Bulldogs World

So sorry to hear about Reuben and everything you two had to go through but it certainly sounds like the time was right and I'm sure he thanks you for that.  Thank god I havent been put in this position but I can definitely see how easy it is to grasp at the tiniest but of hope despite everything else that is going on.  12.5 years is quite a feat for a bulldog so I'm sure you took very good care of him to the very end.

Let the great memories of Reuben get you through this difficult time. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  Sounds like Reuben had a great 12.5 with you.  Glad to hear your wife's dog is recovering.

Sarah

Heaven has one more star. RIP sweet reuben.

Suse & Lulu/Germany

great long life...its so hard to make that decision..i have been there and its one of the hardest things as we want them to live for ever....my dog (not a bulldog) was 16 when i had to make that decision...they leave a paw print forever in our hearts...RIP Reuben~~you where loved and will be missed

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You did the same as I do - give them every chance to go on. But it is always up to us to make the tough decisions for our pets - and you did right by Reuben. It is still a very difficult situation.

May the good memories of Reuben sustain you.

I am so sorry for your loss. You gave reubin a wonderful life. They depend on us to do the right thing in the end. You will see him again one day. My Maggie is 14 and I know everyday is a gift.

the kindest thing for them.  You did the right thing and he let you know it was time.  RIP big guy.

Its by far the hardest decision that anyone can make, about a loved one.  I've followed your pain through the medical forum, and we were all pulling for you and your sweet puppy, Reuben.

Rest easy, dear Reuben is sleeping and dreaming of your family right now.

Rick

decision for him.  Preayers to you and your family.  RIP Reuben

Your Reuben lived a long and happy life, thanks to you and your wife. We'll be thinking of you during this difficult time.

I know it hurts so terribly. {{hugs}}

but it's also the kindest thing you could have done for your dog.

Sorry for your heartbreak

Of times. I am so sorry that Reuben is gone, but what a wonderful old age to retire at. He is no longer in pain or fear, he is playing happily over the Bridge somewhere. 

Stay. We don't want you to stop being part of our family because you don't have Reuben right now. Time may come when another happy go lucky BUlly will enter your life, and we will all rejoice with you then as we weep with you now.

boy.....we are so sad for you !!!  :-(    

My eyes welled up reading this for I know exactly what you went through. I had to make the same decision over a year ago with my first bullie, Ozzy. He too had gotten so weak, lost so much weight and stopped eating. He was unhappy and suffering and it was time. I still miss him and I know it sounds corny but he still lives in my heart and Reuben will in yours.

Please accept my most sincere condolences.

I am sorry but Reuben is running around all fat and happy again,like a puppy! They always revert back to their prime and never get sick again when they get to that big farm in the sky! I hope my bully can make it to 12.5!

I am so very sorry for your loss. :( 

I am at my desk tearing up reading your story.  I know how hard it is to lose a pet you love - you were so lucky to have him for as long as you did.  Keep all those memories close to your heart and that will help get you through your hard times :)

You've really been thru the mill lately with everything that was going on. Such a difficult decision to have to make...

Thinking of you and your wife in this difficult time. 

Im sorry to hear this.  Losing a bully is one of the hardest things to go through!  ((HUGS))

Jeff, I'm so sorry you had to make this tough decision - one we will all face one day, unfortunately.  My girl is going on 12 and I see a lot of changes in her in the last six months  :)

All we can do is love them when they are with us and let them go when the time  comes. 

Hugs to you and your family.

You know you did what was best for him and he loves you for it.  He will always be with you in your heart and soul.

wow...12.5...i can't imagine making that decision,but i know the pain of losing a beloved pet...,*hugs*

rest in peace sweet Reuben, you will be missed by many.

Reuben had enough....your a wonderful owner to let him go.

But after reading your post....it was time and you did the right thing.  Bless you for not keeping around because you love him.  Your unselfishness shows how much you love him cause you were able to let him go because you loved him that much.

RIP Reuben....go find Friday.  She is a sweet girl!

I wish they could all live forever.  It's never easy to say goodbye to our pups.  Sending thoughts & prayers your way.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest peacefully, sweet boy!

Cheryl & Atlas

THANK YOU ALL for your kind support.... few days later, I'm doing fine, I think I now know what's the hardest part.... wasn't the drive to the vet, wasn't knowing that I put him down.... the hardest part (for me anyways) was that night when I came home.... going to sleep our house was SILENT... he would sleep in room beside us either in his crate or on floor (crate door always open and he always went there to sleep on his own), well anyways not hearing him snore, not hearing him do his digging thing in crate to get comfy, just those sounds we are all used to, well that was the saddest and hard part, actually reminding us that yes he is now gone..... then yesterday I cleaned up all his stuff, dog bowls, his blanket, dog food, leftover treats, and stuff like that....  that was hard, but I stayed positive and just thought happy thoughts as I did it....

One thing I do know for sure.... she won't tell me but I know the wife is happy she doesn't have to hear Reubens SNORING or a wiff of his FARTS anymore, LMAO....... (she loved him too, but because I had Reuben before we met, she took awhile to get used to it, I don't think she ever did, she was a light sleeper and hated when he snored or when we watched tv and his snoring is louder than the tv, she got so annoyed at times, LOL, "shut your dog up please, move him" LOL....... I don't have to tell you guys about the farting, seems like we're used to it as bully owners, didn't bother me anymore, hahaha, non bully owners just dont understand, lol, and the snoring well same thing, that was him, now that there is no snoring it's more sad not hearing those sounds.

But again, thanks all... as for a "future dog" in our family, I need a break, 12+ years of the early morning potty breaks and the last month of taking care of him does take a toll, with his arthritis and walking problems last few weeks always took forever for going outside or eating..... I need to recover myself and actually know what sleeping in feels like, LOL..... but I'm sure another dog is in our future, not sure if Bulldog or not, I always wanted a larger breed as well, so we'll see..... as my first thread stated we are watching her dog now, the bichon who just had surgery, as it is I guess going through recovery at our place for a couple weeks, who knows she may even not give her back to her parents, LOL.

Thanks again, and even without a bully now, I will still remain here, check and post as often as I can, what a great forum we have here!

Jeff

Reuben 1999-2012

its clear he had a wonderful life with you full of love.  What more could a bullie ask for?  (((HUGS)))