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My Heart is Broken

MaverDaver — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:41:18 GMT

Yesterday I had to put down my beloved 110 lb Doberman, Kino. He wasn't himself the past two weeks and was very sad as was I. DH and I took him to the vet on the 10th. Chest xray revealed an infection. He was put on antibiotics with a re-check on the 18th.

I noticed over the weekend he was not gulping his food down as usual and knew something was going on in his mouth/throat.

Took him back yesterday and told the vet to xray head area. She showed us something going on in the throat that was pressing on his trachea. We rushed him to specialized vet and were adivsed that indeed there was one large mass and a few smaller masses on the other side.

Given his age, 10 yrs & 8 months, we made the painful decision.

I know he is no longer in pain and I miss him dearly.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:46:15 GMT

Losing a pet is emotionally devastating. You mercifully took away his pain.

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Monday 3 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:46:57 GMT

So sad for you that your sweet Doberman, Kino is no longer with you. That is a very hard decision to make. Our pets are like family and are very special.

I had a very special Kitty, named Kelly and she had a similar problem. We had to make that decision which is always hard but she is now longer in pain. She will always have a special spot in my heart and soul.

I will keep you in my thoughts.

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Iwantcoffee — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:48:24 GMT

My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved Kino.

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Citrine1 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:48:48 GMT

@MaverDaver My deepest sympathies on the loss of your sweet Kino. May you feel peace in knowing that you did the right thing.

So many of us here are all too familiar with that pain. One day at a time. Bless you!

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wagirl — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:50:50 GMT

@MaverDaver --my sympathies to you and your spouse!! I know how you feel. Had to put down my 16 year old cat last September due to many terminal issues that seemed to flair up all at once. It is the most heartbreaking decision I've ever had to make--in fact I am tearing up as I type. Even knowing I made the right decision, it still eats at me. I miss her every day!! And you did make the right decision---

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Shanus — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:55:37 GMT

@MaverDaver OMG so sorry you lost your buddy. I've heard it said "When you get a dog, you're likely to out live it". Sad but true.

Take the time to grieve since Kino was family, not just a pet.

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Boehm Collector — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:02:49 GMT

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Kitty Galore — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:12:42 GMT

@MaverDaver So very sorry for your lose of your dear Kino. All our pet lovers here know exactly what it feels like to say goodbye to our cherished pets . Been there many times and it's always heart breaking 💔. I miss every one of my kitties that have gone to that rainbow bridge waiting for me to join them one day.

I'm tearing up writing this . Bless you for making the so difficult decision to let him go and know what a gift of love you gave him and no longer in pain now. Take it day by day the pain will lesson even if it's hard to imagine now.

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threecees — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:18:10 GMT

I'm so sorry.

I've often heard the saying that the only bad day of owning a pet is the day you

lose him or her.

I unfortuantely know the pain as well.

Time will slowly ease your heartbreak, rest easy knowing that Kino is at peace.

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Poohbear52 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:20:08 GMT

I'm so sorry for your loss. We don't own a dog, but my siblings do. When my sisters dogs passed, one unexpectedly and the other they put down, I cried. Its hard losing a furry member of the family. My condolences to you and your family.

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MoJoV — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:28:46 GMT

@MaverDaver I know what you're going through and the real heartache of it. So many here can empathize with you. We love these,sweet creatures so much.

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FranandZoe — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:35:30 GMT

I am so sorry - I know how tough it is. You did the right thing but it's so hard. Deepest sympathy.

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meallen616 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:36:55 GMT

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Mom2Dogs — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:50:12 GMT

@MaverDaver I am so sorry, losing a pet is heartbreaking, been there many times.

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catter70 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:56:15 GMT

I'm so very sorry for your loss A terrible decision to be made but the kindest. I think most of us has had to make that decision. Take care and know you did the right thing for Kino.

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OKPrincess — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:57:44 GMT

@MaverDaver

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved Kino. 🥹💐

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goldensrbest — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:06:51 GMT

I am truly so sorry,it is tough losing them,they are family.

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Spurt — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:29:08 GMT

@MaverDaver wrote:
Yesterday I had to put down my beloved 110 lb Doberman, Kino. He wasn't himself the past two weeks and was very sad as was I. DH and I took him to the vet on the 10th. Chest xray revealed an infection. He was put on antibiotics with a re-check on the 18th.

I noticed over the weekend he was not gulping his food down as usual and knew something was going on in his mouth/throat.

Took him back yesterday and told the vet to xray head area. She showed us something going on in the throat that was pressing on his trachea. We rushed him to specialized vet and were adivsed that indeed there was one large mass and a few smaller masses on the other side.

Given his age, 10 yrs & 8 months, we made the painful decision.

I know he is no longer in pain and I miss him dearly.

@MaverDaver

My heartfelt condolences. Our furry companions are such an important part of our families and our lives, may your memories of Kino comfort you. Sending hugs....

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Kachina624 — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:38:34 GMT

@MaverDaver. I'm so sorry for your loss. So many of us have been where you are today. I had a similar experience with my 8 year old Border Collie mix, Misty last April.

Misty started limping, the vet and I assumed arthritis symptoms. We gave her pain meds, she still limped. We did x-rays and discovered her shouder was a solid cancerous mass. Vet said she was in a lot of pain so I elected to have her euthanized.

She was one of the most perfect dogs out of the dozens I've owned. I'm miss her so much.