| They say you know when it's time. 20:12 - Sep 29 with 742 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
...but when your dog is 19 years and 4 months old I'm not so sure. He can't see or hear much, does lots of standing and looning around but still has a good appetite and manages a walk every day. After this long I think it might be hard having to call time on the old boy so we have all given him our permission to die and here's hoping he goes out naturally. I'm not sure that ever happens though....or does it? |  |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 20:21 - Sep 29 with 664 views | Perublue |
That’s a hell of an age for a doglet .. what flavour is he ? |  |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 20:30 - Sep 29 with 610 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| They say you know when it's time. on 20:21 - Sep 29 by Perublue |
That’s a hell of an age for a doglet .. what flavour is he ? |
He's a Parsons Terrier...our daughter is a few months short of 21 so it's going to be tough when he goes. | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 20:39 - Sep 29 with 577 views | Coastalblue |
| They say you know when it's time. on 20:30 - Sep 29 by BanksterDebtSlave |
He's a Parsons Terrier...our daughter is a few months short of 21 so it's going to be tough when he goes. |
Mate he could be three and it will be heart breaking, losing a dog, or cat is like losing a child.
I hope he setlles down to sleep and fails to see his 30th birthday. |  |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 20:39 - Sep 29 with 577 views | Perublue |
| They say you know when it's time. on 20:30 - Sep 29 by BanksterDebtSlave |
He's a Parsons Terrier...our daughter is a few months short of 21 so it's going to be tough when he goes. |
Absolutely…. I’m sitting here with my youngster (8) also terrier partly and I can safely say he’s my best mate. | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 20:45 - Sep 29 with 551 views | Ryorry |
With the caveat that you’re close to him and will know best, along with his vet - I’d say if he’s still enjoying his grub (and walkies), then he’s probably still enjoying his life.
Dogs live as much through their noses as their eyes and ears, so sight and sound are less important senses to them than to humans. You’ll be communicating through touch as well.
When they lose either of those is the big alarm bell at that age.
(Speaking as one owned by two large breed dogs who reached 14 & 13 respectively). [Post edited 29 Sep 20:51]
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| They say you know when it's time. on 20:56 - Sep 29 with 506 views | GlasgowBlue |
Never liked dogs. Never wanted to have a dog. Then we took on our daughter's puppy when he was six months old and I'd be lost without him. He adds so much to our lives.
I know that in a few years we'll face the same as you and I'm dreading that day. It must be horrible for you. [Post edited 29 Sep 21:04]
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| They say you know when it's time. on 21:07 - Sep 29 with 460 views | _clive_baker_ |
As someone who has lost our dearly beloved dog I’d say cherish every moment you have, let him sniff every damn blade of grass he wants to even if it’s pissing down as you’ll miss him when he’s gone. |  | | |
| They say you know when it's time. on 21:15 - Sep 29 with 418 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| They say you know when it's time. on 20:45 - Sep 29 by Ryorry |
With the caveat that you’re close to him and will know best, along with his vet - I’d say if he’s still enjoying his grub (and walkies), then he’s probably still enjoying his life.
Dogs live as much through their noses as their eyes and ears, so sight and sound are less important senses to them than to humans. You’ll be communicating through touch as well.
When they lose either of those is the big alarm bell at that age.
(Speaking as one owned by two large breed dogs who reached 14 & 13 respectively). [Post edited 29 Sep 20:51]
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His nose seems to be more turbo charged than ever now! | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 21:17 - Sep 29 with 400 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| They say you know when it's time. on 20:56 - Sep 29 by GlasgowBlue |
Never liked dogs. Never wanted to have a dog. Then we took on our daughter's puppy when he was six months old and I'd be lost without him. He adds so much to our lives.
I know that in a few years we'll face the same as you and I'm dreading that day. It must be horrible for you. [Post edited 29 Sep 21:04]
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When we went to Ireland we left him with a very good friend and I got to walk some younger dogs again. What a revelation that was after being over taken by folk using zimmer frames in recent months! | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 21:26 - Sep 29 with 322 views | Ftnfwest |
Treasure it all within reason. Only had one dog, cocker spaniel, who became totally part of our family and lost him before he was even 6. Sense of loss was heightened by feeling robbed of so much time for him and us. Two years on and haven’t been able to think about having another. Maybe another year… |  | | |
| They say you know when it's time. on 22:04 - Sep 29 with 214 views | Keno |
You have my thoughts Banky
Been through that and it’s the hardest thing I’ve been through
With much love much |  |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 22:11 - Sep 29 with 185 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| They say you know when it's time. on 22:04 - Sep 29 by Keno |
You have my thoughts Banky
Been through that and it’s the hardest thing I’ve been through
With much love much |
Muchly appreciated muchly. | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 22:19 - Sep 29 with 151 views | football |
My brothers dog (inherited from my dad) died recently at 19 and a bit - patterdale terrier. Beat cancer and other ailments. He took the decisiom to die naturally on his terms. I think they know when it is their time |  | | |
| They say you know when it's time. on 22:31 - Sep 29 with 87 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| They say you know when it's time. on 22:19 - Sep 29 by football |
My brothers dog (inherited from my dad) died recently at 19 and a bit - patterdale terrier. Beat cancer and other ailments. He took the decisiom to die naturally on his terms. I think they know when it is their time |
That is really reassuring as you rarely hear of dogs dying a 'natural' death, here's hoping. | |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 22:44 - Sep 29 with 39 views | Durovigutum |
When your dog can no longer do two of the three things they love, it’s time to think about it.
We almost waited until all three had gone. Carried her home from her last walk at the park and she wasn’t a small dog.
We probably waited a bit too long, but it’s hard. |  | | |
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