I wish someone had given Jesus a
dog.
As loyal and loving as mine.
To sleep by His manger and gaze in His eyes
And adore Him for being divine.

As our Lord grew to manhood His faithful dog,
Would have followed Him all through the day.
While He preached to the crowds
and made the sick well
And knelt in the garden to pray.
It is sad to remember that Christ went away.
To face death alone and apart.
With no tender dog following close behind,
To comfort its Master’s Heart.
And when Jesus rose on that Easter morn,
How happy He would have been,
As His dog kissed His hand
and barked it’s delight,
For The One who died for all men.

Well, the Lord has a dog now,
I just sent Him mine,
The old pal so dear to me.
And I smile through my tears
on this first day alone,
Knowing they’re in eternity.
Day after day, the whole day through,
Wherever my road inclined,
Four feet said, “Wait,
I’m coming with you!”
And trotted along behind.

Rudyard Kipling

So long as you hold the memories of one who has passed in your heart they are never gone in full; for the influence they have brought into the world, as arranged by God, lasts unto eternity.

My dog was 13 when we had to put her down, just over 5 years ago.  There were a few times her health was really failing but she bounced back–but eventually she just didn’t get better, and kept getting worse.  No matter what, she would struggle to get up and greet me at the door when I’d visit (she stayed with my parents after I got married and lived in an apartment)… until the last day when we were planning on taking her to be put down–she didn’t have the strength anymore.  I wished she’d just go in her sleep so we didn’t have to take her in to the vet to end it all, but… it didn’t happen.  She always loved car rides and she perked up just a tiny bit on her last ride.  I’ve lost people close to me and, while sad, sat dry-eyed at the funerals.  I’m just not an emotional person.  But now as a 30 year old adult, over 5 years after the fact, I can’t type about my dog’s death without going all Glenn Beck. :’(

My heart breaks for you and your family, Glenn.  I have been through this, and it is so difficult.  I missed Restoring Love to be with my precious cat, who was dying of lymphoma.  
I, too, have prayed that God would just take them, but it has come down to my having to make a decision I never wanted to make.  Afterward, there is a sense of relief that the suffering is over and the decision-making process is done.  This does not alleviate the tremendous sadness, but helps a little.  

You have honored Victor by telling the world what a wonderful dog he is, and by sharing your love for him.  Thank you for sharing him with us.  He looks like such a sweet dog, and I love him even though I have never met him.  You are all in my prayers.  Memories of him will enrich all your lives, always. 

You got to love someone who loves their dog this much. It hard but death is a part of life and you cannot have the one without the other. Then Christ came along and gave us a new road to life.

Always listen to you in the morning, but this morning was heartbreaking to hear how painful of a decision it is to come to the realization his pain is and you must let go. Just hug him during the process and tell him how much you love him and thank God for given him to you and your family. GOD BLESS!

Hi Glenn, you and your family have our deepest sympathies. We lost our family dog named Indiana Jones a little over 2 years ago and I have to tell you the pain never goes away. You just learn to accept as part of your life that the furry unconditional friend who would do anything for you is no longer there. We have a nice tribute page you can see here: 
http://indyandcleo.blogspot.com/2011/02/indiana-jones-tribute.html

Dearest Glenn, I would like to share with you the some of words of comfort I wrote to myself in my “Saying Goodbye to my “Best Friend” Gunner the 5th. After my praises of him as “you were always a Good Boy” and protective companion I added….I will always love you and the sweet memory of you, today, and as much today as yesterday.  I shall continue to embrace the unconditional love that you graciously shared with me and others among our family and friends.
Although, and most importantly, I know that in time I will learn to live without your precious physical presence, I am comforted knowing that your sweet spirit has added a dimension to my own soul that will be with me forever. This was your gift to me and I thank you dear one.  I shall always cherish it.

Glenn I know where your coming from I had our Dog die in my arms. We have her up on the piano,in the living room, we had her cremated, and a picture of her in my military man cave. God bless you and family. RIP Victor.

Dear Glenn,  I have experienced what you are going through and my heart goes out to you and your family.  I had a dog with lymphoma and my husband and I decided to keep him alive as long as we could.  We put him on chemotherapy with hopes that we would have at least a few more years with him.  We only had him another 6 months, but I have to say, I am so glad we had those additional 6 months!  When the day came to put him down, it was one of the hardest things we ever had to do, but it was the right thing.  We also had him cremated and I have kept his ashes on a shelf with pictures of him.  While there is nothing that ever takes the pain away completely, after awhile, you will be able to look at pictures and talk with your family about all the good times you had with Victor.  He will never really leave you – he is in all of your hearts and he will remain there until you are reunited in heaven.  Sending you and your family love and hugs and prayers.

So sorry Glen for u and your family…such a difficult thing to do but so thoughtful for the animal. We buried several loving dogs and creamated several, I like the cremation way myself… our first doxy is buried with my husband, he was the love of her life and our second little girl will go with me, and if my Boxer goes before me she will be put in my box too! I know time is the only way all of you will heal. And you will.

Glenn – my sympathies go out to you and your family – I would reconsider the burial issue though if it is important to you - we have buried all of our animals, and figured if we ever moved, we would just take them along and give them a new resting spot. We do not plan to move, but if we did, I would not want to leave our pets behind. Our beloved Shepherd means the world to us, so I feel for the heartache you are going through. Keep in your heart your good memories of Victor, and that he had the best life possible!

Glen- you are in my thoughts and prayers.  My husband and I lost our German Shepherd Henry this past July.  He had been ill for the past year and we finally had  to make that horrible
decision.  We have been where you are right now and I  feel for you and your family.  The decision has to be made for them, not us.  Know that you are not alone.  We are with you.

Sorry to hear this. It’s hard even when a dog is older. My hairstylist had a cat that was lethargic and laying around for no good reason. I told her to stop giving her cat our tap water. Pets and people can get sick from chloramine (chlorine and ammonia, not just regular chlorine) in the tap water (one-third of U.S. water companies are now using it). Our town unfortunately uses chloramine. I went back for my haircut a month later and she was thankful because she said a couple of days after giving the cat bottled chlorinated water the cat perked right up. I know many towns in Texas use chloramine.

Oh Glenn, I am so sorry for your family.  I will say a prayer for Victor, as I think about my own Maggie who left us about 5 years back, afflicted by a stroke.having to put her to sleep.  Always, I say “Never again, it’s just too traumatic,” but we continue to take in four-footed friends (of the cat variety).  I know you don’t care for cats, Glenn, but for right now I don’t think we’re up to having another dog – she was so special to us, just like Victor.  Maybe some day.  Animals are God’s gift to us. 

For our deceased pet, my husband and I spent an afternoon creating a “headstone” (like a stepping stone) from a kit with poured concrete/hand decorated with her name, my favorite phrase, decorated with trinkets/seashells.  My husband and I spent this time together to reminisce and make this for her.  I will always remember this time and our ”family”.

I agree with pickofthelitter.  Bury your dog.  If you decide to move, you 
can dig up the grave and rebury the dog in your new farm/ranch.  Put
a shrub or small tree where the dog would be buried.
My German Shepard was family, friend, protector, children’s playmate
and our therapist.  We talked to her about anything and everything as
though she understood.  She would put her head to the side and just
listen.  If we were sad she would come and put her head in our laps
to give us comfort.  She had an innate understanding of our sorrows
and joys.   She surely was our wonder dog!  Believe it or not, we
always felt better talking to her.  
Get another dog right away.  A puppy to have with you all for a long
time.   You will always remember Victor and cry.  Any of us who
have had a dog and had to put the dog down know how very, very
hard it is.  God Bless you and your family in this, your sorrowful
time.

I am so sorry, but also so very thankful that you had Victor to protect you and your family.  I also have mixed feelings about those men who protect you.  I’m glad you have them but so very sad that you need them.  Please know that we will be praying for the Becks tomorrow.

God bless you Glenn. 

sss

Mercy is another expression of our love for pets to let them go peacefully when they are suffering.

So very sorry, Glenn, my heart goes out to you. I know how much you love your dog because I know how much I love mine. They truly are our best friends, more kind and loyal than another human could ever be. Victor is a brave and beautiful dog. We are lucky to have him on this Earth. Praying for you and your family as you say your last goodbyes. Here’s a bit of hope that I always hold onto when I lose someone: 1.) They are not suffering anymore, they are happier and in a better place now. 2.) you WILL see them again someday. God Bless.

I’ve experienced this myself.  So hard.  Sending hugs and prayers for comfort.

glenn

remember all dogs go to heaven. you will see your pal victor someday again. i cannot recommend  the book ” the art of racing in the rain ”

this book will get you through these tough times. as it did for me.

be good to yourself.

God Bless you Glenn and your family and especially Victor. Believe me, after having lost 3 dogs now it doesn’t get any easier. They are family, as much as a sibling or a spouse. It will hurt, and it will last a long time, but eventually ever day you will think of him and smile.
This may help a bit….
THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys wit lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are aimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.
There is only on thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!
You have been seen, and when you and your special friend met, you take him or her into your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, ever again to be separated.
(Author Unknown)

A cathartic recommendation for all who have lost their beloved pets…buy a special journal, paste a picture of your pet on the front.   Then when all the details are fresh in your mind, write down all the wonderful memories of your pet, when you first brought him home, why you picked his name, how he reacted to the family members, favorite toys, every nuance, include photos, etc.  You will be surprised how many pages you will fill.  They just aren’t our pets…they’re our faithful, lifelong companions who deserve to be remembered and memoralized.

I’m 56 years old and have felt exactly the way you do many times. I have had dogs as best friends all my life. I understand the feeling of betrayal of your best friend and the pain of having to do what you know in your heart is right. I cried watching you cry because I know what it feels like. I have an old and long suffering large dog that I too will be making that decision for in the near future. I know it’s coming again for me and I dread it so.
I put my hands together just now and begged God to help you and your family in any way he can. I asked him to give all of you strength and peace.  

I don’t know about you, but I worry more about my wife than myself. She takes it hard and seems to never get over it. She will cry to this day at the mention of one dog that we put down years ago.

It is loving and being loved that makes you hurt this way.  I guess that is part of life.

I understand how you feel. you are great people and  I will say a prayer that you will grieve shortly and keep your memories dear.Keep up the great work!

God Speed 

My sincerest hope is that you will now
accept that your Heavenly Father knows that you have not taken
it lightly, that you have agonized over this with the best of
intentions. Victor could not have had a more careful person making
this decision.

There is no perfect answer to this
heartbreaking question -when? You have conflict inside, and the
loyal innocence of an animal is part of the pain. I believe God put
pets here for us for many reasons, but they only stay for a time. I
have had to put old pets to sleep. It mattered to me 
that the Lord knew my heart was true.

My brother-in-law had a wife and kids
not wanting to let go when their dog got old and suffering. He was
brave enough to be the “bad guy” when the family could not.
You feel the burden in this decision.

I believe that children learn about
death from pets. They lose a hamster or a fish and it hurts… then
they may lose a cat or dog and -wow does it hurt. This grief is
small compared to losing a person, but parents help them go through
the process of saying goodbye. Later, when your child might lose a
grandparent, they go through a much bigger process of loss, but it
will be something they have experienced. I pray for comfort for your
family.

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Glenn,I would like to suggest that you get the CD about our pets going heaven. The CD was prepared by Jack Van Impe. We recently lost our friend Peaches before Christmas. She was 14 years old and was full of love. We have lost other animal friends over the years and when we came across this CD the presentation gave us comfort and hope. The hope is based on Scripture and I now truly believe that Victor, Peaches, and many, many, other animal friends will  be with us again.
We really understand your grief and thought we would share a resource that has been a real blessing for us. Michael and Linda

This is a hard time for you now, but Victor’s sweet memories are always going to be with you.  Blessings and prayers for peace…for your family.

Glenn I know how difficult this is and I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Remember the good times you had with Victor he will be in your heart forever. He has done is job for you and your family and that you will cherish forever. Love You, Debbie

Glenn, my heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to you and your family at this time…I went throught this several months ago with Duke, my 16 year old Basenji…I ask the Lord to make Victor’s passage as peaceful as possible…and with the knowledge of the love he was surrounded with…The Rainbow Bridge
Just this
side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been
especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are
meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play
together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm
and comfortable.

All the
animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who
were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them
in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content,
except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who
had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but
the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright
eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the
group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and
faster.

You have been spotted, and when you
and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion,
never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands
again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of
your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge
together….

Author unknown…
 

Mr. Beck and family: I know how hard it is to lose a wonderful family friend like Victor. Our dogs truly wind themselves around our heart. May God bless you and your family with peace.

Dearest Glenn:  Like you, I have had to make the incredibly hard decision to end my dog’s suffering.  However, without knowing what is ailing Victor, I’m not so sure you are doing the right thing.  My best friend Peggy has a King Cavalier dog.  He is now 13 years old.  Last year, she called me crying and said that the two vets who have seen her dog recommended euthanasia.  She asked me what she should do.  I had previously advised her a year ago to feed her dog a raw food diet but she thought that was weird.  I once again suggested the raw diet and told her she had nothing to lose.  Today, her dog Maxwell is still alive, he is like a brand new dog, he is very active, his eyes are bright, and she is so grateful to have a second chance with him.  Don’t give up on Victor Glenn.  He may just need some better food and better, holistic care.  He could go another 4 years or more.  Don’t put Victor down!!!!

Dearest Glenn:  I posted a response a minute ago and it seems to be gone.  Ok, here goes….I had a rescue Rottweiler named Cara that had all kinds of health problems.  When she was 10, she had a problem walking and the vets told me to put her down.  I refused.  I figured that as long as her tail was wagging and she was giving me “kisses”, I would take care of her.  When she got to be 14 years old, she couldn’t walk any more.  Turns out she had degenerative myelopathy.  Vets said she had 6 weeks to live.  I fashioned a sling for her and took her out to potty for almost another year.  She was happy during that time because I fed her a terrific raw food diet and made sure she knew she was loved.  I knew it was her time because one day she could not lift her head and her tail wasn’t wagging; however, the vets were wrong–she didn’t have just 6 weeks, she got a whole ‘nother year of being a happy dog and being with me.  So, the best advice I can give to you is to look into Victor’s eyes.  Although he cannot talk, you will know what to do.  Hugs and best wishes to you and your family.  Cathie426@aol.com

oh this just sucks.  my two comments have not registered!

Hey Glenn:  Wait a second, okay?  I hope it’s not too late to put Victor down.  You never really said what was wrong with him and I’m not sure you or your regular vets know what is wrong.  That is the point!  See my messages below.  I have had 3 dogs that I had to put down due to cancer and other issues; however, I had vets tell me and friends of mine to put their dogs to sleep for no damned good reason!  Victor may indeed be suffering but there may be a solution to his problems that you and your vets have not considered.  I just got an email from a holistic vet about how she saved the life of a 17 year old golden retriever that should have been euthanized years ago!  Glen, where there is life, there is hope!!!  Please do NOT put Victor to sleep just yet.  Does it matter if it’s tomorrow or next week?  Really?  Please wait!

except for US having the power to put our Beloved Dog down Will Lead To Putting People Down to eternal Rest…you never know God Might Choose to Heal Him With Faith! and dog is the only pet worth having the only one who can love you back…. unconditionally…dog backwards is God! God Bless You Glenn And Your Family…

I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR FAMILY PET VICTOR. I WILL SAY A PRAYER FOR HIM.GIVE HIM A HUG AND KISS FROM ME TO HIM AS THIS REMINDS ME OF THE PAST FEW MONTHS OF US HAVING TO PUT DOWN SEVERAL OF OUR CATS. THEY WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Dear Glenn, I know how you feel. We had to put our dog down a year ago, We miss him very much.  We human beings have a lot to learn from dogs about true and totally unconditional  friendship. The story is that when God created all living things, he noticed how special the dog  was… so he picked its up, and kissed it on the nose… and that is why , now and forever, the dog’s nose is wet…

Our prayers are with you and your family Glenn.   RIP Victor!

God bless you and your family Glenn. RIP Victor.

Glen, We had our loving dog put down 3 years ago. It was very hard. We had her creameted. She is on a special shelf on our book stand with a picture of her. Till we can figure where to spread her ashes. She has been there for 3 years now.
One year later i opened the door to come into the house and i felt a whose of air and looked down, i seen her rush by me like she always did to get into the house. I beleive she is still with us watching over us still.
My husband fixes a cup of coffee when he drives anywhere. We were at the store. I stayed in the truck with Ginger. Ginger watched My husband as he dissappeared into the store and preceeded to turn around and drink out of his coffee. My husband came out and got in his truck and grabed his coffee. I said, don’t drink that and told him what happened. We both laughed cause Ginger has been doing that for years with out his knowing. Losing her was a great loss, but God gave her to us  for a reason.
may God be with you to help you with the loss, but she is there watching over you to make you safe

For what it’s worth, Glenn’s radio farewell to Victor yesterday sparked the creation of a new song (called ‘It’s Alright’).  Glenn, Black Powder Legend are praying for you and your family, and I hope this can help you in some small way…

We love you…

-Tony
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQj6znaj9xU

I am so sorry Glenn! it is so hard to see something you love in pain, I am praying for you and your family. I am so sorry

It makes me so sad to see Glenn cry!!

Praying for your whole family and Victor this weekend, Glenn. Losing a pet is so hard. I know and I understand, but still, I’m crying as I type this. 

Victor, good night and sleep well, you more than deserve the rest. When you wake up in a lttle while you’ll have loads of friends to be around. But be warned, if you chase my cat be prepared to get “fluffed” at. Glenn, Victor being in spirit means he’lll always be around even if you didn’t bury him. He’ll be more than the shell he carried around. pLUS, having his body be ashes means you and the family can stil bury him. The ashes mixed with the soil means that whatever is planted in the spot will grow like crazy. Because his energy is still there.

Victory,

You are going to be remembered with love and compassion …

I hope you get to be re-united with your family in time …

This was a beautiful tribute.  We have had to put down our best friend – a Siberian Husky with stage four bone cancer.  And although we’ve moved on and have two wonderful German Shepherds now, I still feel guilty for doing it.  Playing God and taking away the life of one you love is unbelievably hard.  But Montana, our Husky, had a broken leg, was in pain, and needed me to play God for him.  He wanted to run and chase squirrels again too.  Dogs teach us love, devotion, how to give, and how to let go.  I pray we will be with him in Heaven.

I also pray for you and your family Mr. Beck… My wife and myself went through that over four months ago.. We lost our family member “Jenny”.. My wife had her for over fourteen years.. I knew her for about eleven years… We do miss her and have pictures to remember her from time to time.. They (all dogs) are with Jesus.. They don’t have to worry about suffering or pain.. I wont say it dosent hurt when we think of Jenny.. It dose get a little easier but the pain of loss is still there… Our other dog “Puanani” (Pooh- a- na- knee, Hawaiian for: Beautiful Flower), sometimes acts depressed.. Sad face and puts her head down.. I now know that she knows what happened to Jenny and misses her too.. GOD bless you and your Ohana Mr. Beck..

Cant 4get about the youngest who turns 1 years old (seven in dog years) this coming week.. LILO!!… She knows how 2 b cute..

Prayers for you and your family.  You are not the bad guy Glenn….you are doing what is best for your best friend.  You have the most loving, giving, sensitive soul and there is no way that you would ever be able to be the bad guy in this situation.  God bless you and your family.  You will always have Victor in your heart and in your memories.  Cherish each and every one.  Thank you for sharing your life with your listeners….you are like family.  ((((HUGS))))

So sorry for your loss!  We love our four legged babies too!  Thanks for sharing your life and stories with us.  It helps us all know that we are not alone in how much we love and care for our four legged family members! Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. 

Glenn, God bless you for being the best father to Victor and being man enough to share your emotions with us.  Prayers to you and your family for this weekend and when the time comes to say goodbye to Vctor, know that he will always be around you in spirit.  I believe in Rainbow Bridge where he will again run in the fields and bark at the sky, free of pain.  He will be waiting for you there when your time comes to join him right at he gates of Heaven where you will be with him always. 

Your family is in my prayers this Saturday.  We had to put down our cat Maybee on the 14th of March.  We only had her for two short years, we rescued her from a ranch, she was old, looked a little worn, but we fell in love.  We know how it feels to have piece of your heart torn from you, we pray we will see them again.  

I’m so sorry.  We had 4 dogs at one time, and lost all of them to ripe old ages within 8 years.  Just think of the good life he had with a caring, loving family.  My thoughts are with you and your family.

Glen, my heart is with yours at this time. It was only 2 months ago that we had to put our 7 year old, Golden Retreiver down. Mason Dixon was the best friend I’ve ever had. The love he showed me was far more than I could ever deserve. There were so many times he showed that he lived for only that, to show me love. As he was in his last days, I found my self feeling something I had never felt before. I’ve lost both of my Parents and been at the bed side of friends as they suffered and past. But I had never felt any anger toward God, whom I love with all my heart, until I knew that I was about to lose Mason. I stood at the kitchen sink weeping one night and angrily ask God , “WHY? He’s never done anything to hurt anyone and has never done anything but showed me unconditional love.” I don’t believe God was upset with me and I got past those feelings but I am still in wonder at this deep emotion that poured from my heart. I held Mason in my arms and told him I loved him as he so gently and quickly passed away. But he will never be truly gone as long as hold I him in my heart. Thank you Glen. God is truly so good to give us such loyal, loving friends that gives us just a glimpes of His great love toward us.
  Bill Northcut / Mason’s Dad

Glen, my heart is with yours at this time. It was only 2 months ago that we had to put our 7 year old, Golden Retreiver down. Mason Dixon was the best friend I’ve ever had. The love he showed me was far more than I could ever deserve. There were so many times he showed that he lived for only that, to show me love. As he was in his last days, I found my self feeling something I had never felt before. I’ve lost both of my Parents and been at the bed side of friends as they suffered and past. But I had never felt any anger toward God, whom I love with all my heart, until I knew that I was about to lose Mason. I stood at the kitchen sink weeping one night and angrily ask God , “WHY? He’s never done anything to hurt anyone and has never done anything but showed me unconditional love.” I don’t believe God was upset with me and I got past those feelings but I am still in wonder at this deep emotion that poured from my heart. I held Mason in my arms and told him I loved him as he so gently and quickly passed away. But he will never be truly gone as long as hold I him in my heart. Thank you Glen. God is truly so good to give us such loyal, loving friends that gives us just a glimpes of His great love toward us.
Bill Northcut / Mason’s Dad

 Shame on you, what has this got to do with Victor?  Anything to make money on someone else’s grief.  You will be judged and pay for your insensitivity in the future either in this world or the next or both!

my heart is with you. i had to put my dog who is name is also victor. it is very hard not to cry. victor died two days after christmas. he was my protector, a best friend, and part of the family. we rescued him in cal. he was in bad shape, we nursed him back to health that was 15yrs ago. victor became sick, he knew what was going on, it was time. 

Mr. Beck,
I have experienced the loss your family is going through and my heart and prayers go out to you. Thank you for sharing Victors life with us. 

We cry with you.  We had the privilege of spending four hours with our beloved mini schnauzer on the patio, simply being with him and loving him before we took him to be put down. We will always treasure those last hours we had with Alex.  It was a difficult decision but the right one.  The only thing I would change next time is to have him die at home.

Glen  thank you for talking about Victor, it helped us remember how we felt when our 16 yr Lab mix Shadow passed we had a service for her on or land buried her and  had a wooden Monk carved as a head stone in our special place to sit and reflect on Gods goodnes for sinding dogs in to our life.. our dogs Coco and Barney miss him as much as we do we  understand how you feel.. hold the course this country need.s all the Good men it can muster   

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I know what you’re feeling as I had the same decision to make when my Bassett -Springer mix would no longer eat nor go outside.Her kidneys were shutting down.I put her on the Vets table, she laid down,I put my hand on her front paw and she immediately put her other paw on my hand as if to say “I understand, You’ll be OK.”I’m not ashamed to say I cried and as I write this I’m starting to mist up thinking about it.She and my wife who passed away last year were my best friends and family.I have other family and now have another dog and cat to keep me company along with my son,daughters and grandchildren and great grand daughter.I keep good memories and thank God for them.God Bless

This was so touching and so hard to watch.  My family and I have had to put our beloved Oliver down about 2 years ago and it hurts just the same today watching you in pain.  You are a good and wonderful man full of love for his family.  Your heart is so big and it must hurt to lose a dog who has filled so much of it all these years.  Nothing but prayers and blessings are coming your way.  Thank you for sharing this vulnerable time with us and reminding everyone that we are human and our hearts are fragile.  The bible says this too shall pass.  But to see someone with such strength break down is an emotional experience.  Again thank you Glenn for all that you have given to the American people.  God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Dear Glenn, I have never met you in person, but I feel like you are a great friend.  I listen to you whenever I can on the radio.  You have inspired me and taught me many things.  I feel so sad and I am crying right now as I just read about your goodbye to Victor.  I am sorry for the pain that you and your family feel right now.  I will pray for you and your family and hope that the comforter will bring you peace and comfort at this difficult time

So sorry about your dog Glenn.Get in touch with Mark Leven.He’s lost a few of his furry friends .
I had a dog and he was but 15 yrs old and one day let out a sound like nothing we’d ever 
heard and after that no pain ,but he could not stand,so it had to be stroke or heart attack.The vet said I’ll give him a shot and he’ll get better ,but then will revert back and he did,but no pain,so my mother did not want to put him down and she asked God to let him go naturally and one mroning he had died in his sleep in bed with her.It’s hard.My husband had cats all his life and he has had to do that.His last pet Theo the kitty just stopped eating.Several days went by and empty litter box,so he had no choice but to take him to the vet.Theo had arthritis and just gave up.He was 17 yrs old something like that. 

Dear Glenn and Family,
I know how you feel, I had to put down my dog Kodi on Dec. 27th 2012 the day before my birthday. I went through the same thoughts and feelings as you are going through right now. I dug his grave on a Sunday and cried, and after bringing him home from the vet, (which by the way they made it as easy as possible for me as I held Kodi when he took his last breath) I burried him. When I was driving home it was raining and I prayed that the Lord would stop it from raining as I laid him to rest. Once I was done I look out towards the lake and a very gentle mist started to fall and the words came to my heart, Jesus wept. And I knew that the Lord was feeling my sorrow and I was not alone in my grief. Twice now I had to make the hard decision of letting go, with my husdand and with my dog over the past two years. I pray for you and your family that the Shalom of our Lord will fill all of you now and in the days to come.
Shalom and many Blessings,
Lorraine

Glenn,

I am one of those from Philadelphia who recall like it was yesterday , the day you got Victor….
As a ‘ mom’ to 3 four legged family members ( one an elderly German Shepherd) , I have walked in your shoes before. My heart breaks all over again for you and for your family. I know the pain of the heart one has to endure when doing the last loving thing they can for their ” best-friend” …….
Know that one day you will be reunited with Victor just as you will all your family in Gods Kingdom…

Sending prayers for peace and healing,

Barbara & family

My thoughts are with you & your family. I know this was a few months ago but as with any pet we love who was faithful to the end you are still grieving him. But, hopefully you are able to smile now when memories come. Always know as hard a decision that it was you did right by Victor. God bless