Man this is making me cry.
Last week our dog that we’ve had for two years ran off, and we haven’t found him yet.
It’s breaking my heart. Christmas just isn’t the same without him here. So in a way I feel you. Ugh, it sucks, but at least you are able to be there for her right up to the end whereas we have no idea what happened to Twix.
Give her a smooch for me.
This is so sad. 
We lost our first dog years ago and I’m still tearful about it. This post made me cry. I’m sure she had the best time with you guys. At least she gets to go peacefuly.
She was still with us this morning. At 10am we took her in.
She laid on the floor and didn’t even lift her head when they injected her. 10-15 seconds later she closed her eyes, exhaled, and it was over.
The people at the vet were so nice. I really need to send them something. A card, flowers. Something. They really made the entire process as easy as they could.
Everyone who works there took a few moments, gave my wife a hug, said a few comforting words. One woman rushed out from the back right as we were leaving to hug my wife. It was really sweet.
And, I want to thank everyone here as well. Such nice words. Thank you.
Losing a loved pet is a deep sadness. Nothing that I say here will make the pain any less, but none-the-less, know that you are in my thoughts. Sending supporting thoughts your way.
I’m going home and hugging my three dogs as hard as I can. Condolences, Seven. Goodbye Sam.
I am sorry you had to say goodbye to Sam. I am sure that she had a good life with you, and good death, and that she went with much love. My condolences for your sorrow.
i’m so sorry.
Seven
I remained hopeful as I read through the postings. I was naive enough to think that everything would suddenly turn around for the better.
Having lost some “furry friends” in my life, I can sympathize with you.
Sorry for your loss.
Labs are such great dogs. They carry themselves with dignity.
When our beloved Tosh died, my brother hung his collar in a westward-facing window, so that Tosh could find his way Home. Maybe doing something like that will help in adjusting to life without Sam.
I’m so sorry you and your wife lost such a good friend. May the new year bring you healing and hope.
I’m so sorry. Five years ago our beloved springer Miss Emily left us unexpectedly on a cold Sunday night about a week before Christmas. It still colors our holiday.
You already know that Sam was a good dog. Rest assured that she knew she was loved.
Seven, about two months ago, my beloved cat-girl passed away at my parents’ home - Izzy was my best friend throughout middle school and high school when I was being bullied by my classmates and would come home crying. The Dopers here were instrumental in helping me get past my grief, and I hope you’ll find the same.
Sam sounds like a special, sweet dog. Don’t be afraid to grieve as long and as hard as you and your wife need to grieve - she’s worth it.
E.
My condolensces.
I happen to believe that every living thing gets the kind of after-life it deserves, so I like to think that Sam is living the high-life in the next world.
I’ve been there, with old Billy. And my cat, Clapton.
I sorry for your troubles.
Goodbye Sam. You’ll be missed.