Saying Goodbye to Our 14 Year Old Norwegian Elkhound - Euthanasia in Our Home 

Ultimately grief is the price you pay for love. R.I.P.

The hardest thing about owning a dog is the goodbye. 💔

The love in that room I felt. She passed so peacefully in her home she loved. I cried and cried.

She passed peacefully and comfortably at home. All dogs go to heaven. ❤

Rest in peace Shadow, if you see a little Boston Terrier named Charlie on the other side, I’m sure he’d love to be your friend. 🌈💛

When the situation warrants, giving our fur babies a peaceful and painless passing is the best gift we can give, RIP Shadow

I appreciate the owners for doing this at home. The dog is lucky to have his last breath in a place he called home and be with his love ones. Run free and never forget the people who loves you. ❤❤

What a wonderful sensitive caring vet treating Shadow so honoursbly after she passed. Tucking her in tenderly. Top lady . Rest in Pesce Shadow xx

We put down our dog of 14 years as well today. As a man, I havent cried this much in ages. The pain is unreal. She had a long and good life but eventually her body started giving out and every day started being extremely painful for her. Damn it hurts.....I will miss you Bella.

I'm bawling my eyes out though she isn't my dog😭. As a pet lover myself, I feel & understand your heartache & pain. Saying goodbye to our 4 legged companions is never easy. They bring such joy, entertainment, responsibility, loyalty & love. To let them go peacefully & painlessly, gives honour & respect to our furry friends. They all leave their paw prints on our souls 🌈🐾💞

I guess Shadow was actually ready to go. She even chose the door as the spot to sleep. Goodbye Shadow! I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure Shadow lived a happy life.

It pisses me off all these people on here saying how cruel what they did is wrong and the dog should die naturally. How dare you my shepherd lived to be 17 and he was in pain and suffering and I had to put him down because it was the right thing to do if you really love your pet you don't want them to suffer

I just said goodbye to my 15 year old girl this morning. The pain is immeasurable. Thank you for sharing this. I hope the pain gets better with time.

I’m crying myself. I can’t imagine the feeling you had then. I’m so glad she had a peaceful, painless death. Rest in peace little one. 💙🩷

To see how lovingly people treat their pets is one of the most beautiful things there is in humanity.

I have to put my beloved boy down in 4 days from now. His back legs/hips are failing him. I’ve had him for 11yrs and he’s always with me almost everywhere I go. Even the anticipatory grief is too much. Thanks for posting this because it helps me prepare for what I’m about to go through. Love your pets every day you have them. Don’t leave any room for regrets ❤

Oh boy I’m sitting here 😢 remembering putting my sweetheart down at the loving age of 13, she couldn’t walk and was going blind. If anybody’s ever loved any animal family member this will get to you, but it’s a loving way to send them home ❤️ 🙏

I just watched this crying the whole time. Thank you for sharing such an intimate, personal family moment. RIP Shadow. Im so sorry for your loss 💔😭

I’m certain my Max and Cecilia were waiting for Shadow when she arrived. They probably showed her all of the new sunny meadows to run in. And the soft green grass under her feet felt nice. You were very loved Shadow. Until we meet again.💙

I had a Scottie who passed when he was 15.5years old and hands down the hardest day of my life...I will never forget that day. I understand you're guys pain, and Shadow had such a wonderful life. God bless you two and Rest in Peace Shadow ❤

An amazing veterinary surgeon. So professional and supportive. Explained everything so well. Still very sad 😔

I have had to lay three of my dogs to rest so far. 2 of them were done at home and I will never do it in a vet office ever again unless it’s an emergency. Having them pass at home is one of the most comfortable and heartwarming decisions I have ever made.

Your guys are brave, my dog is 15 years old and blind, but we keep take care of her because it is very hard for us to say goodbye.

For everyone who is grieving right now, know that they are watching over you from heaven, and they feel very lived because of how you miss them. Just know that when the time comes, we will all meet in heaven, with all our pets!

This was really beautiful. It's how all pets deserve to go. After a long life, just drift off to sleep at home with their people right there next to 'em. ❤️

Animals also have souls. Along with breaths of life. I believe my heavely father will have him waiting in my home in heaven for me. You guys too....❤️

I just found your video the other night. I will be euthanizing my 19 year old dog tomorrow morning. She has kidney disease and heart disease. She was just diagnosed two weeks ago, but the stress of the vet visit (all the tests and scans) coupled with putting medications in her body to try and hold off the kidney disease, treat a mild UTI, and stimulate her appetite (due to the antibiotic causing her to lose it), spiraled her into decline. She had very few symptoms and a good quality of life before I took her to the vet. Now she has begun to fall apart. I can’t let her suffer. All the vets just want to do more testing and diagnostics and medications to help. But she is 19, there aren’t any years left that we can buy her. And in the end it’s a losing battle. All the medications do is mask the symptoms and stave off the inevitable end. The diseases will progress and she will suffer. And her body is very old and frail and seems to have worse reactions to the medications than to the diseases. So by trying to help, it’s only causing her more suffering. This is the most painful decision. She would fight till the very end. But it’s unfair to expect her to. I want her to have a pain free and peaceful transition into the next life.

Thank you for showing the process of a gentle loving way to say goodby to a family friend.

Our choco lab boy, our beloved Sid, came to the end of the road one gorgeous sunny summer morning when he woke up totally blind (overnight). He was already deaf and couldn't get up or move about without assistance. The blindness was for us was unbearable for him, we couldn't bare for him to be in silent blackness and so later that day we said goodbye at home. He was within familiar surrounding right to the end with me laying on the floor tight up to him. When the end came I just howled and howled, I was so distraught, and cried for days and days, and I was a 56 year old man. Even now 4 years later I choke up badly when I stop and remember him and our lives together. I am choking now. Best off to bed.

"It's okay, Mommy and Daddy. My job is done. I love you, and I'll see you soon. I'll wait for you while I frolic in the land of milk and treats. You'll never cry again when we meet." I miss you, River, my son and my fur baby, even after almost ten years. I'll see you again soon, my brother. I love you guys, and hope you find comfort in my message.

I can’t thank you enough for sharing this special but painful part of your lives with us. We just went through this same process a few hours ago with our 17 year old darling. Randal I can well imagine how painful this process was to document and edit. You are wonderful parents to your pets and they were lucky to have you.

I had to do that just a year ago, to my beloved staffy. He was a rare Red staffy and I always said that I'd never leave his side when he left us. Although he had a really hard start in life, he had a loving departure with me loving and making sure I was there in his last seconds, just cuddling him. They always say that an animal that you loved, will never leave until their mission is completed. Take heart in that. I've gotta go down that road again, BUT, I'll always have an animal, and always be there by their side when they cross the rainbow bridge.

They let us know when it’s time to part. They know and then we know. We do the best for them as long as we can and when that time comes, we still do what’s best for them. RIP.

This was an incredibly kind gesture for you to share your grief like this so others could prepare for it. Thank you very much.

My heart shattered watching this. I literally weeped like a baby! I hope she is running around as the best and youthful version of herself in doggie heaven.

Thank you for sharing this loving farewell. That vet is a really special lady!

I wasn't sure if I'd be able to watch this. I had to say goodbye to my baby back in 2012. He was 13 years old. It's been a long time but I still miss him so much. Pete, I'll never stop loving you. And against my better judgement, here I am watching this video and the tears are just flowing. Rest in Peace Shadow, I'm sure you were super loved. Run along the Rainbow Bridge 🌈😭

I just went through this today with my 15 year old dog. I cried the entire time…. My heart aches for you, I am sorry for your loss

I cried with you watching this. They will suffer no more and be on a better side. You did the right thing.

The moment I saw shadow stopped breathing, broke my heart😢So sorry for your loss guys

We had to put our 14 year old pit bull down, too. It was so painful and we waited too long. We felt selfish since she had a lump in chest which was cancer. It spread rapidly to her bone in leg causing swelling. We did the same, all stayed as a regular routine the day she was released to run the rainbow bridge. We waited and counted the minutes till the hospice vet came. We will never forget our girl and if love could have saved her, our love would have! Sending you both hugs and my heart.

I feel so sorry for your loss. Truly the hardest thing to do. Felt both your pain and loss. You have given Shadow a dignified ending and Shadow knows it. May Shadow be watched over by the angels and love by those around her. Rest now Shadow. Rest.

For those of you judging how these people dealt with the pasding of their furry child ..don't! They chose to do it their way for their baby which thay definitely loved. To the owners... thank you for sharing such an important moment. My heart broke watching the video. Shadow was beautiful. ❤ My boxer mastiff passed on 12/3/2015 in my bed with me holding him, telling him stories & letting him know who would be waiting for him.

Watching from South Australia. Thank you for sharing Shadows last day. Tears rolling down my face, with my dog looking up at me asking whats wrong... Then she started watching and I think she understood. Run free Shadow. Run free. ❤❤❤❤

Doing this is beyond painful. Unfortunately we have had to do it more times than we ever imagined, but that's what comes with loving these lovely creatures. I can't even say it ever gets easier. We are still mourning the last two we had to euthanise during lockdown two years ago, within four months of each other (both advanced cancers and elderly). Much love to you.

I lost my best friend 3 months ago and it's heartbreaking 😢. I'm so sorry 😢🌈🙏❤️ RIP Furbaby's 🐾

The hardest thing I had to go through. I admire your calm ! This have broke my heart in millions pieces.

I cannot thank you enough for being so brave and sharing this intimate moment. I know it was a hard choice to make but I know that you gave Shadow an amazing life. I am a first time dog mom who recently lost my fiance tragically at only 45 years old. My rescue baby Bebe is getting older and I know I don't have a whole lot longer with her. I watched your video so I would know what to expect as I will say goodbye at home as well since she doesn't like going into the vet. I had to be brave to even watch your loving final act for your beloved Shadow. Thank you so much for doing this. It offers me a bit of comfort seeing how peaceful your Shadow went on to be in a better place and out of pain. It is no doubt that you gave Shadow such an amazing life. There is nothing better a dog could hope for than all the adventures and love you gave! The best thing we can do through painful trials is to help another through the same and that is just what you have done. Though I cried through the whole video, and still am, I know it will make me a bit stronger when my Bebe's time is up. May God richly bless you for sharing!!

I am so sorry for you all but thank you thank you thank you for giving her a chance to pass where she was loved, in her home. Brings back memories. It's so hard to do, but you gave her her final dignity.

That poor baby was so elderly, and hurting, you did the best thing. Thank you for loving this pup until the end, and giving her a peaceful death at home. ❤

Passing away at home best place to go with all around you RIP 🙏 🕊

Our family dog has been with us 18 years (born 2/1/2005). We got her when I was 15. I’m now 33, and we are putting her down tomorrow. I was thinking that looking at this video would prepare me for what to expect, but this makes it worse. 8a tomorrow will be very difficult for me and my family. Holiday’s health declined over the years and is now deaf. She cried all the time, and it hurt her to walk. She’s been good to us. Please pray for our family. She is 126 in dog years.

Take peace in knowing you gave her the best home ever. Your love is clear to see and runs deep. If we all could go in such a loving home with our family surrounding us.

This video was so sad to watch but I know you had to do it. Hopefully it helps people in this very sad situation to make a decision in regard to their furry companion. I know it must have been a very tough decision but the vet who came to your house did a great job. Shadow was so at peace during her final moments, you could definitely tell. She is in a much better place now... running through fields being without any pain or discomfort... you guys did the right thing here.

I have watched this tonight and i couldn't stop crying for you. I hope you are both okay and Shadow is surely in heaven with Jesus and all the other dogs. The vet was so kind and understanding. Gods blessings to you all, from Belfast Northern Ireland UK ❤❤❤

I want to thank you so much for posting this! I am struggling with making the decision on how to help my sweet Milo.. He is 15 years old and has almost completely lost his eyesight. His hearing hasn't been good for awhile and he becomes more and more confused everyday. He recently walked off the side of our deck and thank goodness he was okay. I can't stand to watch him go down hill anymore and its time to make this difficult decision. I have been researching like crazy on how I wanted to do it because I can't stand the thought of taking him into the vet and saying goodbye there. He has separation anxiety so bad and no longer likes the car rides so after watching this I do feel like this is the right decision for us! I know this was extremely emotional for both of you but I honestly do appreciate you sharing. This video has eased so many of my fears!!! You both are good doggies parents and you did the most selfless thing you could for shadow! The people that make nasty comments have no idea what they are talking about. Thank you again!!

Be comforted in knowing you gave her a phenomenal life and she was so very loved 💝

This is such an intimate experience. Thank you for sharing this with us. It must mean a lot to have this entire moment recorded. 💟💟💟

This video was incredibly difficult to watch but I’m grateful I did. I’m thankful that these kind people shared this very emotional moment so people like me can have an idea of the process. It helps to take away the fear and helps me to prepare if and when I may have to make this decision. The vet was so kind and understanding providing comfort and explaining each step of the procedure. My beautiful pet and family member will be 13 in March and I’m hoping she will be with us much longer but I know reality isn’t the same as what we want. I think passing away in the home with the people they love is the best choice so they can feel comfortable and relaxed in their final moments.

I never cry at videos, and this made me start crying. Thinking about my dog and feeling lucky that she’s still with us. But it’s sad to know that she’s getting older and we may have to do this just hurts. I’ve had her my whole life, I don’t know a world without her in it. Such a beautiful dog. May she rest in peace, chasing all the squirrels, eating all the puppy treats she desires, and running free in a green and sunny field. I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's done so much more gently now, with a tranquillizer to get them sleeping before the euthanasia solution. This vet really thought of everything and was fully prepared for anything that could happen.

Shadow is absolutely stunning 💞 I'm a Vet Tech and every single time I have to euthanize a fur baby and send them to the rainbow 🌈 bridge it breaks my heart and I cry with the family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

I did the same procedure last month, to my great cimarrón, Totó. He was 12 years old; couldn't walk, eat or drink anymore. He died in my arms, in our garden, and now he lives in my hart. 🇺🇾

I am so sorry you lost him but I am wholeheartedly thank you for your video that let me went through the same experience with my dog that I cried and forget to take a record. This is a healing video. Much much love. Thank you for your accompanying till his last breathe

I am so very sorry for your loss. Our fur babies are like our children. They fill our home with so much love and joy. I have had to go through this myself and it’s heart crunching. My heart is bursting with tears for you. This is a very hard thing to do and go through. Our memories live on until we meet them again. Love and peace! Hugs to you both!

You were very brave to put out this video and thank you for putting it out. I hope this video will make people choose the right decision when their pet is in pain. I’ve lost people and pets but I can’t even imagine how painful it is to put them to sleep 🥺 Thank you and Rest In Peace, I hope she brought you so many memories

I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤ she was a wonderful dog.

She was a beautiful animal. This is very sad, but I'm glad you gave her a great life. She clearly loved you.

The most difficult but most loving thing we can do for our babies ❤️🐾❤️ Both of my senior dogs passed last year from cancer. But they were able to each pass peacefully at home thanks to an AMAZING mobile vet from Lap of Love.

it's sad for everybody cause usually animals don't want to go - it's you who decide that they should go.

I can't stand w the fact that pets have a shorter life than humans , this is so unfair too bad 😢 they should live 100 yrs like us .

Thank you so much for sharing your last moments with her. My most deepest and my most sincere condolences on your loss. She’s a beautiful dog.

So sorry for your loss! I believe you had to make this hard decision at a difficult time and were very considered about it. The home euthanization was very well done and I am sure your beloved Shadow felt the love she deserves!

I love how gently and slowly she was able to go. When I had to put my darling kitty boy to sleep, it all went so incredibly fast and I feel like I didn't have time to properly say goodbye.

What a lovely caring family. I’m so happy shadow had them.

Thank you so much for posting this video. I have 9 pets with 3 being 12 years old. This makes me a bit more comfortable in what is to come in the future. And I am crying with you.

Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment of your lives. You gave Shadow a wonderful life. You will see Shadow again at the Rainbow Bridge. Grief is the price we pay for Love.

What a lovely vet. You feel she really cared. Such a sad time❤

Rest in Peace sweet Shadow. So touching. I just did this with my chihuahua last February. Hardest thing I've done. Just tell my self he's not in pain anymore. Sending hugs and love to you both and your sweet baby ❤ ❤

Why can't dogs live long life's like us.. I'm balling my eyes out This was so peaceful, she was well loved! Shadow has strong parents

Having been through this with my 13 year old black Labrador, Louis, my heart went out to you. I cried buckets over your video. Keep strong and never forget your canine friend.

Oh dear this has brought back memories of having to put my dog Lola down. My vet gave her a tranquilliser first bless her she was snoring like a freight train before her final injection she slipped away. She was thirteen and a half I’ve never cried so much it was just before the pandemic I’m missed her so much and I cried that much my husband and daughter found a puppy she three now and I wouldn’t be without her it’s like Lola sent her to comfort me. She’s different personality to Lola but she’s just as loving. This is heart braking to see. RIP Shadow running in gods meadow now.

I’m so sorry. I lost my chiweenie to cancer and my 17. year old cat to old age two months apart in 2020 and my precious husband 3 weeks and two days before our 10 year marriage in 2021. We were together a total of 21 years. It’s hard… God bless y’all and the caring vet. I’m still crying.,

You guys are so beautiful,loving, and sweet. You touched all of our lives shadow. You're such a good girl.

I don't think I could film the euthanasia of my pet but you were very brave to do so. It seems a wonderful thing to be able to have your pet at home for euthanasia. I was with my cat when she was euthanized, petting her and kissing her face until she was gone. The vet said the last thing she heard was my voice and the last thing she saw was my face. Imagine hearing those kind, comforting words. I was so glad that she saw and heard me before closing her eyes. You certainly made Shadow's last day a happy one. So sorry for your loss. It seems she was having a lot of discomfort and you took care of her.

My baby of 16 years is going tomorrow, He has mouth cancer and it’s in the lymph nodes Thank you for sharing this video❤

You gave her so much love in the end. Very lovely 🥰

I'm crying my eyes out right now! I can't begin to imagine how hard it was for you to watch you best friend after so many years die like that. So sorry.

Lost my 11 year old lab (my bestfriend) on the 15th to a short battle with lymphoma. I thank god I didn't have to go through this process with him as he died naturally, but I have 2 other dogs I might have to do it with, not saying it bad I just feel like it's harder. We stopped chemo treatments after the second round because his body couldn't take it. He gave us the best surprise, for last 2 weeks of his life he acted like his old self and just like that he was gone (we saw signs of decline, but the signs were so little).

When we love our animals this is the best we can do for them. At home. No worry or stress. Surrounded by love. Shadow thanks you.

The way you two knew exactly what she needed at every step she took, I knew you are very faithful, protective , caring, fierce pet owners. I know this was two years ago but I have no doubt the sting of this day still lingers. You gave her a peaceful, beautiful, loving goodbye, and she deserved to go gracefully, quietly, and surrounded by her safe place. Thank you for sharing this with us. I hope you have another dog to dote on. All pets in the world deserve the care you give to yours. ❤️

Very fortunate dog to have lived such a wonderful life, and be given such a pleasant goodbye from selfless and compassionate owners.

We lost our little Bisquit suddenly and very unexpectedly in 2021. It was during COVID, but our vet was so amazing. They put chairs in their back lawn and let us hold him and say our goodbyes as long as we needed. The beautiful thing is that his ashes were buried in an apple orchard. We still look at his little collar and remember all the good times. We ended getting two sweet puppies to fill the void. Animals are amazingly impactful both during and after life. Our hearts go out to you both. Rest in peace Shadow.

Thanks for making this heartfelt video. Sometimes the right thing to do is the most difficult and painful option.

Thank you for making and sharing this. 💕

What a beautiful soul! My sincerest sympathy!

We used home euthanasia with our vet for a beloved boxer nearly four years ago and this made me cry in remembrance. So much LOVE, DIGNITY, and RESPECT to allow our much loved pets to go in a peaceful setting with family lovingly saying goodbyes. So very hard, - but so very glad we could participate in a beautiful send off.

Aww, that is so sad to lose a pet. Im so sorry for your loss. I literally cried. The whole video, I wanted to reach through the video and give both of you hugs

So sad but happy to see her go so peacefully in her sleep. RIP.

GIVING TIME TO HIS FAITHFUL FRIEND THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL MOMENT MAY HE REST IN PEACE