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so sorry to hear about you friend :(
My pup passed a few years ago he was a irishwolf hound Otter hound mix think 180lbs.
The only thing that made it a little easier for me was the fact that is was 16 and that was far past what he was suppose to live. He never suffered just one day died. We used schoedinger's pet services.
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misskitty
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Posted 3 years ago # -
lifeliberty
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Just want to say thanks for all the replies and PMs, it is greatly appreciated. I hope this info does help others as well. I also wanted to point out that Columbus does have at least two 24 hours vet hospitals with emergency care, OSU http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/771.htm and the one in Worthington http://www.medvet-cves.com/emergency.asp
Also, when thinking of this stuff, I found it's not a good idea to rent "Marley and Me"
Posted 3 years ago # -
Cookie
Flyntonville
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lifeliberty wrote >>
Just want to say thanks for all the replies and PMs, it is greatly appreciated. I hope this info does help others as well. I also wanted to point out that Columbus does have at least two 24 hours vet hospitals with emergency care, OSU http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/771.htm and the one in Worthington http://www.medvet-cves.com/emergency.aspMedVet is where I ended up with my kitty, and they did all they could to make the process of putting him to sleep as easy as possible. They had a nice quiet, non-institutional, den-like room that they let me stay in with my kitty for as long as I wanted before the procedure. They explained everything that would happen before we began. I held him as gave him the injection, and it was all over within seconds. They offered to let me stay in the room with him afterward for as long as I wanted, but that wasn't something I wanted to do. I believe that we discussed the arrangements for the cremation beforehand, so that I could leave immediately afterward without having to deal with any paperwork. This was my only experience with putting a pet to sleep, but for as difficult a situation as it was, they did an excellent job of making it as comfortable as possible for both of us.
Sorry if that was too much information, but I had no idea what to expect, and I thought they did a pretty good job, all things considered.
Posted 3 years ago # -
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Cookie wrote >>
MedVet is where I ended up with my kitty, and they did all they could to make the process of putting him to sleep as easy as possible. They had a nice quiet, non-institutional, den-like room that they let me stay in with my kitty for as long as I wanted before the procedure. They explained everything that would happen before we began. I held him as gave him the injection, and it was all over within seconds. They offered to let me stay in the room with him afterward for as long as I wanted, but that wasn't something I wanted to do. I believe that we discussed the arrangements for the cremation beforehand, so that I could leave immediately afterward without having to deal with any paperwork. This was my only experience with putting a pet to sleep, but for as difficult a situation as it was, they did an excellent job of making it as comfortable as possible for both of us.
Sorry if that was too much information, but I had no idea what to expect, and I thought they did a pretty good job, all things considered.+1
Posted 3 years ago # -
byJody
Rural NW Columbus
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@cookie I too had my kitty euthanized at MedVet, probably the room you spoke of. They were so kind to us, it ended up being on Memorial Day, which I guess is good and bad. It becomes a day to mark the loss.
I was really happy with how MedVet handled it and I asked for final arrangements to be made through Schoedinger even though that is not their standard partner. Schoedinger is very good with their Pet Services and they recognize the grief part of the process. (disclosure: I used to work there).
The whole ordeal was as best as I could expect for such a difficult time.
And yes, that rainbow bridge poem is heart wrenching, but somehow helpful too.
Posted 3 years ago # -
SusanB
Hungarian Village, Columbus' fastest growing Gayborhood!
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My guys all go to Dr. Beer on Main St in OTE so when we lost our dog Zak we took him to Cook + Sons on Parsons. Dr. Beer can take care of it or you can take your pet to Cook + Sons yourself. I howled and cried like a baby and miss him still, although I'm happy to report a that we now have new doggy, a rescue we named Charlie.
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columbusfoodie
West Side
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Damn, I'm crying just reading this thread. I know it's cheesy, but I love my animals as if they were my own kids (in a way they are, since P. and I don't have and don't plan on having any kids).
I'm one of those odd people who can relate more to animals than I can to people. When the time comes for one of mine (sooner rather than later, since my beagle Sadie is around 11 or so), I know I'm going to lose it. I had a meltdown when we had to have a hamster euthanized because of wet tail. Glad to know there are options out there that treat your pets with respect.
I think I'm going to hug my pets extra hard today.
Posted 3 years ago # -
lifeliberty
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lifeliberty wrote >>
I also wanted to point out that Columbus does have at least two 24 hours vet hospitals with emergency care, OSU http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/771.htm and the one in Worthington http://www.medvet-cves.com/emergency.aspI found a 3rd place, though not 24 hours, it has night and weekends and the ad states it is "1/3 less than local dedicated emergency facilities."
http://www.animalhospitalofpolaris.com/contact-us/directions-and-hours.asp
It's not the closest, but might come in handi when your vet is closed(nights/weekends) and you don't require immediate emergency assistance at the closest place.Posted 2 years ago # -
patient_zero
Falafel District
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byJody wrote >>
@cookie I too had my kitty euthanized at MedVet, probably the room you spoke of. They were so kind to us...My feline companion of 19 years, Hope, was experiencing respiratory failure due to anemia after 1 a.m. this morning. Knowing that Oakcreek wouldn't be open for another 7 hours, I took her to MedVet as well, and they were most gracious in my time of need. Though I would have rather had Dr. Nelson see her through her last minutes of life on this Earth, the same vet who spayed her 19 years ago, I was thankful to have access to a caring veterinary clinic that early in the morning.
MedVet offered a reflection room, as well as a reflection green space with a bubbling, tranquil fountain. I didn't utilize either, but they were nice provisions if I needed private time. They were willing to handle all the services, but I chose to take care of them myself today, on my own time.
What, you said snack?Posted 2 years ago # -
patient_zero
Falafel District
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Hey, thanks Roy. 19 years is a lot of bonding time, afraid I'll still step on her in certain spots.
MedVet was an excellent option, despite the off hours.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Core_Models
Columbus
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I can't believe I opened this thread again, but I did. So sorry for your loss PZ.
Posted 2 years ago # -
patient_zero
Falafel District
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Core_Models wrote >>
I can't believe I opened this thread again, but I did.I know Core, I know. But I'm glad you did, and thanks for your kind thoughts to you as well as to Cookie, KSquared, bman, Walker and Twixlen. Special thoughts to Lanibug for their special canine, Brutus.
I hope lifeliberty's thread will prove to be invaluable to other CU members in the years to come, and serve as a gentle reminder to plan for the unexpected because......you never know when or what time that may be.
Peace.
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