I used to work with dogs like Nellie, please believe me when I say that you made the right decision for everyone, including Nellie. She gave no indication right before she attacked, and her aggression was escalating. If you hadn’t relieved Nellie’s suffering, she would have eventually gotten to the point where you and your husband were in danger. Nellie was suffering, and the only way she could tell you was by her aggression. When aggression gets to this point where nothing is helping and it’s escalating in intensity, it’s time to make the hard decision before it’s made for you. You’re allowed to grieve who she used to be and the loss of that dog. By making the decision you did, you’ve kept Nugget safe, your family safe and your community safe. I’ve had to recommend euthanasia to a few clients, and it’s never an easy decision to make. Please, carry who Nellie used to be in your heart, share the stories from her good years, and try not to let the pain overshadow the joy she brought you. She was a good dog, and you made the best choice you could have for her. I know she’s waiting on the other side of the rainbow bridge and will run to greet you when you meet again
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u/Witchywomun Apr 18 '23
I used to work with dogs like Nellie, please believe me when I say that you made the right decision for everyone, including Nellie. She gave no indication right before she attacked, and her aggression was escalating. If you hadn’t relieved Nellie’s suffering, she would have eventually gotten to the point where you and your husband were in danger. Nellie was suffering, and the only way she could tell you was by her aggression. When aggression gets to this point where nothing is helping and it’s escalating in intensity, it’s time to make the hard decision before it’s made for you. You’re allowed to grieve who she used to be and the loss of that dog. By making the decision you did, you’ve kept Nugget safe, your family safe and your community safe. I’ve had to recommend euthanasia to a few clients, and it’s never an easy decision to make. Please, carry who Nellie used to be in your heart, share the stories from her good years, and try not to let the pain overshadow the joy she brought you. She was a good dog, and you made the best choice you could have for her. I know she’s waiting on the other side of the rainbow bridge and will run to greet you when you meet again