| They say you know when it's time. 20:12 - Sep 29 with 2243 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 12:48 - Sep 30 with 275 views | Ryorry |
| They say you know when it's time. on 12:27 - Sep 30 by _clive_baker_ |
Certainly don't beat yourself up Ryorry. I'm sure my words will offer very little by way of reassurance over that but I'll say it anyway, in my time posting on here you've always struck me as a proper animal lover and I don't doubt for a second that dog had a lovely life with you and couldn't have wished for a more loving environment. As a homeie perhaps he waiting to get back for that very reason, maybe it was his wish as well. |
Oh bless you, hadn't thought of it like that re him being a 'homeie'. Many thanks (also to Churchy and ITFC_Bucks); am filling right up all over again, had better go - 'luckily' have a 80 minute dentist appt. this afty which might serve as a good 'distractor' pain ... [Post edited 30 Sep 12:52]
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| They say you know when it's time. on 13:06 - Sep 30 with 240 views | mutters |
Nothing much more to add to this thread but as somebody who has been there multiple times I am sending you all the best. Bloody tough decision, all I know is that I only let them go if they are in real pain or their quality of life is gone.
You'll know when, just enjoy the time now.
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| They say you know when it's time. on 13:40 - Sep 30 with 205 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| They say you know when it's time. on 13:06 - Sep 30 by mutters |
Nothing much more to add to this thread but as somebody who has been there multiple times I am sending you all the best. Bloody tough decision, all I know is that I only let them go if they are in real pain or their quality of life is gone.
You'll know when, just enjoy the time now.
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He's with me at work today chilled out and sleeping in the sun and definitely still getting some pleasure from life. We've been preparing for his end for years now it seems, remember telling him to stick with it at least until Junior's A levels were done (she just started her final year at Uni!), then it's a birthday, his birthday, Christmas, another Christmas etc...he really is a force of nature and deserves a comfortable, peaceful end at the right time....roll on his 30th then.
Thanks for all the replies and shared memories.
Edit...Doggie kaolin is a wonderful thing! [Post edited 30 Sep 13:41]
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| They say you know when it's time. on 14:51 - Sep 30 with 169 views | vilanovablue |
Strangely with our beloved dog you could tell he was suffering and we made a mutual decision, it was bloody hard as I loved the dog and he clearly loved us back. One of the hardest tings I have ever done. |  | | |
| They say you know when it's time. on 15:40 - Sep 30 with 133 views | Joey_Joe_Joe_Junior |
Getting to nearly 20 years old for a dog is incredible, what a life!
Just a horrible decision but you will probably know when the times is right. All the best with it, never easy. |  |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 15:53 - Sep 30 with 105 views | GavTWTD |
| They say you know when it's time. on 12:21 - Sep 30 by GavTWTD |
That's rough. I lost 2 of mine where they were around 12 years old within a few months of each other and I had to put both down. My best mate, Jess, I chose her time and I had a day with her and she dictated what we did in terms of where to walk. She even wanted to climb a steep hill which for a dog of her condition was remarkable. At the end of the day we parted company and this is making me tear up.
If your dog is in pain then you know what to do. If your dog is enjoying your company and still enjoying life then perhaps its not time yet. |
One piece of advice should you go to the vets and don't bring them home, is talk to the vet beforehand, preferably another day. When I put my first dog down, they wanted to do some upselling about what I wanted to do with ashes, whether I wanted a paw print or whatever. Get that out of the way because all you want to do is go there, say your goodbyes, and leave. I learned that before I said goodbye to my pal and it made for a more positive experience if that's possible. I really did have a nice last day with Jess, and I'm pleased it went like it did. |  |
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| They say you know when it's time. on 16:33 - Sep 30 with 66 views | mutters |
| They say you know when it's time. on 15:53 - Sep 30 by GavTWTD |
One piece of advice should you go to the vets and don't bring them home, is talk to the vet beforehand, preferably another day. When I put my first dog down, they wanted to do some upselling about what I wanted to do with ashes, whether I wanted a paw print or whatever. Get that out of the way because all you want to do is go there, say your goodbyes, and leave. I learned that before I said goodbye to my pal and it made for a more positive experience if that's possible. I really did have a nice last day with Jess, and I'm pleased it went like it did. |
Good advice. My vets were lovely, they didn't even discuss that, they just let me be, said they would call in the morning to talk about stuff and to just go. They also let me go out the back door and not through the crowded reception which I honestly appreciated.
Pleased you had a nice last day with Jess. x | |
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