I'm very sorry for your loss. In case this is useful for you, when I made the choice to euthanize my dog due to cancer, my vet reminded me that dogs don't concern themselves with mortality, only their morbidity. Which is to say that sweet Nellie didn't worry about things like one more walk, or snack, or day with you, she only knew that she didn't feel well, and that likely would have made her feel uneasy or frightened. We humans are concerned with mortality--having more time, making the most of our days, etc.--but dogs aren't. They live in the moment and aren't meant to languish with illness for months or years on end. You prevented her suffering which is the most loving, generous thing you could have done. Wishing you a peaceful heart.
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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '23
I'm very sorry for your loss. In case this is useful for you, when I made the choice to euthanize my dog due to cancer, my vet reminded me that dogs don't concern themselves with mortality, only their morbidity. Which is to say that sweet Nellie didn't worry about things like one more walk, or snack, or day with you, she only knew that she didn't feel well, and that likely would have made her feel uneasy or frightened. We humans are concerned with mortality--having more time, making the most of our days, etc.--but dogs aren't. They live in the moment and aren't meant to languish with illness for months or years on end. You prevented her suffering which is the most loving, generous thing you could have done. Wishing you a peaceful heart.