Pets

You'll still argue with yourself, but if you listen to your gut and look deeply in his eyes, you'll know. Hubby and I had arguments when it came time for our Border Collie. We went back and forth for a week, but when I saw him try to get on the couch the last time and saw his entire back end collapse and heard him whimper, I knew the time was right then. He'd been too good a friend to let him suffer any longer. To his credit, hubby stopped arguing and agreed with me, although it tore the both of us apart. The only thing I regret is that the vet led us out of the room, rather than letting us stay there with him. I think he thought it'd be easier on us, but to this day I feel regret and kick myself for not being less emotional and more of an advocate. I'd have given anything to have even 5 more minutes with him.