Boy I feel for you. I never had to do that until 3 years ago. Then my Jessie got too old, had a stroke and some other problems, so I had to weigh the choices and in the end, she would not have had sufficient quality of life for me to merit hanging onto her. And my vet said that when you and your dog have a very close relationship, that dog will keep on going for you. But you have to make the decision if that is fair to the dog.
I think it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, going in with her and holding her while she went to sleep. Enjoy your last nite and remember the good times.
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