Deciding to put down a pet - advice/thoughts? (1 Viewer)

[IC FBGCav]

happening at 4:00 today.

we had our night-we-met anniversary last night... we did everything in our power not to mention it and just try to enjoy the night (and fancy meal). bawled our eyes out when we came home. really tough to leave him this morning- was purring away getting petted and bruhsed. #### me

Sorry brother.

 

[ChiefD]

happening at 4:00 today.

we had our night-we-met anniversary last night... we did everything in our power not to mention it and just try to enjoy the night (and fancy meal). bawled our eyes out when we came home. really tough to leave him this morning- was purring away getting petted and bruhsed. #### me

Sorry to hear.

 

[steelerfan1]

happening at 4:00 today.

we had our night-we-met anniversary last night... we did everything in our power not to mention it and just try to enjoy the night (and fancy meal). bawled our eyes out when we came home. really tough to leave him this morning- was purring away getting petted and bruhsed. #### me

Sorry to hear.

sorry floppo. reading this thread at work was not a good idea.

bringing my 14 yo dog in Friday for some test but if I had to guess I would say his kidneys are shutting down. noticed a change in him in the last couple of weeks. I cant come into this thread at work man....

 

[El Floppo]

:(

thanks for the kind words, everybody.

I got home just in time... but the vet was half an hour late- actually a good thing as it gave me another 1/2 hour with Chip- lots of brushing, petting, purring and eating.

When we were ready, they gave him the sedative which knocked him out. Told us to feed him or keep him distracted- but the reality was that he didn't even notice the needle or two strangers- I really believe that the tumor in his mouth (which had grown so much it was pushing into his nostril and eye, let alone out of his mouth) was such a discomfort that he was unperturbed by anything else. Took a minute or two of him slowly falling asleep with the two of us loving on him the whole time. We moved him to our bed to wait for him to go all the way under- continuing to dote on him. And then it was time... took a few seconds.

It was absolutely the right thing to do- and I can only wish to go out as smoothly/peacefully myself (without the brutal tumor, hopefully).

The wife told the kids earlier today that Chip was going to cat heaven today (been reading them the book through the week) and got them both stuffed animals that look like him so that if they miss him, they can hug/kiss/talk to the stuffed animal. seems to have worked fantastically with 4yo floppinha, who previously had said we wouln't be a family without him. both kids are doing better than we are.

RIP chippy-cat, chippy-chonga, pants, bug... I've never met a cat like you and doubt that I will again- you were a good friend (except to our other cat to whom you were a *******) to us and the kids and you will be profoundly missed.

 

[RUSF18]

Sorry man. Definitely sounds like it was the right call. Glad the family is doing as well as can be expected.

 

[shuke]

Sorry, flop

 

[Kal El]

It's never easy to put down a pet, my condolences go out to you.

 

[Fat Nick]

:(

thanks for the kind words, everybody.

I got home just in time... but the vet was half an hour late- actually a good thing as it gave me another 1/2 hour with Chip- lots of brushing, petting, purring and eating.

When we were ready, they gave him the sedative which knocked him out. Told us to feed him or keep him distracted- but the reality was that he didn't even notice the needle or two strangers- I really believe that the tumor in his mouth (which had grown so much it was pushing into his nostril and eye, let alone out of his mouth) was such a discomfort that he was unperturbed by anything else. Took a minute or two of him slowly falling asleep with the two of us loving on him the whole time. We moved him to our bed to wait for him to go all the way under- continuing to dote on him. And then it was time... took a few seconds.

It was absolutely the right thing to do- and I can only wish to go out as smoothly/peacefully myself (without the brutal tumor, hopefully).

The wife told the kids earlier today that Chip was going to cat heaven today (been reading them the book through the week) and got them both stuffed animals that look like him so that if they miss him, they can hug/kiss/talk to the stuffed animal. seems to have worked fantastically with 4yo floppinha, who previously had said we wouln't be a family without him. both kids are doing better than we are.

RIP chippy-cat, chippy-chonga, pants, bug... I've never met a cat like you and doubt that I will again- you were a good friend (except to our other cat to whom you were a *******) to us and the kids and you will be profoundly missed.

Brought me right back to this time last week with Moose. Glad I'm not the only one who had a multitude of names for my pet. Moose, aka Foo Cat, Mao, Saddam Moosein, Meow-Mix...

Hope you guys are doing OK. I was actually better earlier in the week than I have been the last few days. A few nights ago, I was sitting on the sofa, and Moose always sat on the back of the sofa above my head. Her dang tail would brush against my ear sometimes and it tickled. Anyway, something brushed my ear, and I swatted at it and just instinctively said, "Moose!" then realized what I'd just done, and started crying. My wife put her tan purse on the floor last night and twice thought it was Moose.

We'll probably try and get a new furr-friend after her back surgery.

 

[Judge Smails]

Sorry to hear Flop. One of the toughest things I've ever had to do was put down our beloved 16 year old yellow lab - Bailey, but was very happy with the timing and the way we went about it. Very peaceful, and better than to see him suffering. It took us about a year and a half to be mentally ready for another dog. Louie just turned 3. 100 lb chocolate lab that is one of the absolute joys in my life. Hope you'll be ready again in due time.

 

[Fat Nick]

Wife just picked up Moose's ashes. Now I have to figure out what to do with them. She was an indoor cat...as much as I'd like to just sprinkle them on the steps and on the floor where she used to lay, that obviously won't fly. I'm thinking about splitting them between our yard in NJ, and my parent's house in VA b/c I first got her there.

 

[simey]

Wife just picked up Moose's ashes. Now I have to figure out what to do with them. She was an indoor cat...as much as I'd like to just sprinkle them on the steps and on the floor where she used to lay, that obviously won't fly. I'm thinking about splitting them between our yard in NJ, and my parent's house in VA b/c I first got her there.

I have Charlie's ashes, and ashes from three other cats that I have had in the last 30 years. I keep them in this cool wooden box. When I die they can be mixed with my ashes and thrown from a destination I haven't decided on yet.

I'm sorry about your loss of Moose, and to Floppy I'm sorry about your loss of Chip. We all gave our furry family members great lives, and we did the right thing in letting their spirits fly when they were beginning to suffer. I hope some day we can do that with humans in all parts of the USA.

Life works in mysterious ways sometimes. I went on vacation almost two weeks after Charlie died. When I got back from the beach (I was on the NC coast when some of Jaws extended family members began to munch on swimmers), there was a teenage orange and white neutered cat hanging around the house. I put an add on craigslist, and filled out a document at the shelter, and called area vets to see if someone was looking for their cat. He wasn't microchipped, and nobody contacted me about him. Anyway, this funny looking guy now belongs to me. His name is Archie. He is use to being outdoors so I let him outside in the day, but he has to come inside at night. I worry about him getting hit by a car, but he is miserable cooped up inside all day so I just hope for the best. He doesn't seem street smart so I hope he is lucky.

Also, when Charlie got sick in May, a gray cat up at a feral colony that's near me all of a sudden started letting me pet him when he would eat. Out of the blue. To flashback a bit, he wasn't born into this colony, but someone dumped him there back in February. He was terrified, and I could see he wasn't neutered so I trapped him and got him fixed, and released him back out there. I felt/feel so sorry for him, because he was owned by someone at some point, and they just dumped him out like a piece of trash. He would walk around and cry (still does), but not let me get near him. The colony cats eventually accepted him, although he is a loner. Fast-forward to now, and he lets me pet him, pick him up, he rolls on his back around me, rubs against me, etc. He is scared of other people, but not me. I plan on taking him home in a month or so, and see how he does. We'll see. I gave him a flea treatment July 1st. I'll give him another in August.

Anyway, I did not plan on adopting a cat a month or so after Charlie passed, but sometimes life changes our plans.

 

[NCCommish]

Wife just picked up Moose's ashes. Now I have to figure out what to do with them. She was an indoor cat...as much as I'd like to just sprinkle them on the steps and on the floor where she used to lay, that obviously won't fly. I'm thinking about splitting them between our yard in NJ, and my parent's house in VA b/c I first got her there.

I have Charlie's ashes, and ashes from three other cats that I have had in the last 30 years. I keep them in this cool wooden box. When I die they can be mixed with my ashes and thrown from a destination I haven't decided on yet. I'm sorry about your loss of Moose, and to Floppy I'm sorry about your loss of Chip. We all gave our furry family members great lives, and we did the right thing in letting their spirits fly when they were beginning to suffer. I hope some day we can do that with humans in all parts of the USA.

Life works in mysterious ways sometimes. I went on vacation almost two weeks after Charlie died. When I got back from the beach (I was on the NC coast when some of Jaws extended family members began to munch on swimmers), there was a teenage orange and white neutered cat hanging around the house. I put an add on craigslist, and filled out a document at the shelter, and called area vets to see if someone was looking for their cat. He wasn't microchipped, and nobody contacted me about him. Anyway, this funny looking guy now belongs to me. His name is Archie. He is use to being outdoors so I let him outside in the day, but he has to come inside at night. I worry about him getting hit by a car, but he is miserable cooped up inside all day so I just hope for the best. He doesn't seem street smart so I hope he is lucky.

Also, when Charlie got sick in May, a gray cat up at a feral colony that's near me all of a sudden started letting me pet him when he would eat. Out of the blue. To flashback a bit, he wasn't born into this colony, but someone dumped him there back in February. He was terrified, and I could see he wasn't neutered so I trapped him and got him fixed, and released him back out there. I felt/feel so sorry for him, because he was owned by someone at some point, and they just dumped him out like a piece of trash. He would walk around and cry (still does), but not let me get near him. The colony cats eventually accepted him, although he is a loner. Fast-forward to now, and he lets me pet him, pick him up, he rolls on his back around me, rubs against me, etc. He is scared of other people, but not me. I plan on taking him home in a month or so, and see how he does. We'll see. I gave him a flea treatment July 1st. I'll give him another in August.

Anyway, I did not plan on adopting a cat a month or so after Charlie passed, but sometimes life changes our plans.

This happened with me. We had just lost our cat Q and I wasn't wanting to start again. A week later I was asked to take in 2 kittens or they would go to the pound. Two years later they are running the place.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

sucks

i did it at home. there was a lady who came and did it. i held him as he died. the intellectual decision was easy. because he was in pain, not eating, puking up what he did eat. he was miserable for about 3 weeks. the emotional decision is harder, but you just have to do what's right for your pet. see my sig. i've refused to get a pet since. my heart can't ####### that #### again. my wife and daughter are on me pretty hard to get a dog.

 

[32 Counter Pass]

sucks

i did it at home. there was a lady who came and did it. i held him as he died. the intellectual decision was easy. because he was in pain, not eating, puking up what he did eat. he was miserable for about 3 weeks. the emotional decision is harder, but you just have to do what's right for your pet. see my sig. i've refused to get a pet since. my heart can't ####### that #### again. my wife and daughter are on me pretty hard to get a dog.

I have been there. Get another dog. It will be great for your kid. Just accept that you will outlive your pet and enjoy their company while they are healthy.

 

[steelerfan1]

happening at 4:00 today.

we had our night-we-met anniversary last night... we did everything in our power not to mention it and just try to enjoy the night (and fancy meal). bawled our eyes out when we came home. really tough to leave him this morning- was purring away getting petted and bruhsed. #### me

Sorry to hear.

sorry floppo. reading this thread at work was not a good idea.bringing my 14 yo dog in Friday for some test but if I had to guess I would say his kidneys are shutting down. noticed a change in him in the last couple of weeks. I cant come into this thread at work man....

Vet confirmed it is the kidneys and will be a quality of life type thing.

I was doing a good job of suck it up buttercup and was watching TV not 30 minutes later and this comes on:

F U Subaru

I just sat down with him and started sobbing.

My 10 year old female dog is going to be devastated as she has been like glued to him since she was 8 weeks old.

 

[Fat Nick]

sucks

i did it at home. there was a lady who came and did it. i held him as he died. the intellectual decision was easy. because he was in pain, not eating, puking up what he did eat. he was miserable for about 3 weeks. the emotional decision is harder, but you just have to do what's right for your pet. see my sig. i've refused to get a pet since. my heart can't ####### that #### again. my wife and daughter are on me pretty hard to get a dog.

I have been there. Get another dog. It will be great for your kid. Just accept that you will outlive your pet and enjoy their company while they are healthy.

This. When our lab Molly died out of the blue about 8 years ago, right as I was about to move away and go to grad school, my parents and I were heartbroken. My Mom swore she'd never get another dog. I really pushed them to get one, selfishly because I knew I was moving away from the area and I wanted it to get to know me a little before I did.

We ended up getting another Lab, Daisy, and while Molly always has a place in our hearts, Daisy is my parent's 2nd kid. She's by far the best thing that happened when trying to get over Molly's death. It really helps you come to closure with the pet you just lost. It SUCKS losing them, because, unlike children, parents typically outlive their fur babies, but, at least for me, I couldn't imagine living life without the unconditional love of a pet.

 

[The Ref]

These threads always give me a heavy heart.

There are people I'd rather have drop dead then some of the pets I've had.

My best advice, if anyone is looking for any, is don't wait to get back on the horse. There are plenty of other dogs (and cats, if your into that sort of thing) that need a great home and love. Put em down, have a cry, get through the work week and go out and find a new friend.

 

[simey]

This. When our lab Molly died out of the blue about 8 years ago, right as I was about to move away and go to grad school, my parents and I were heartbroken. My Mom swore she'd never get another dog. I really pushed them to get one, selfishly because I knew I was moving away from the area and I wanted it to get to know me a little before I did.

We ended up getting another Lab, Daisy, and while Molly always has a place in our hearts, Daisy is my parent's 2nd kid. She's by far the best thing that happened when trying to get over Molly's death. It really helps you come to closure with the pet you just lost. It SUCKS losing them, because, unlike children, parents typically outlive their fur babies, but, at least for me, I couldn't imagine living life without the unconditional love of a pet.

My Aunt and late Uncle had a dog named Daisy, and when she died they got another dog and named her Molly. Molly is a senior citizen now.

 

[Quez]

happening at 4:00 today.

we had our night-we-met anniversary last night... we did everything in our power not to mention it and just try to enjoy the night (and fancy meal). bawled our eyes out when we came home. really tough to leave him this morning- was purring away getting petted and bruhsed. #### me

Sorry to hear about your cat.

What is with the "night we met anniversary"? So you have to remember 2 anniversaries?

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Christ. Why did I start reading this at work? I'm meeting a fairly important client in 15 minutes and I 'm a teary eyed mess

 

[Eminence]

My little buddy isn't doing too well and it's killing me. He was fine one minute and I come home from work the next and suddenly he can't walk using his hind legs.

He's all there mentally which is a lot because he's 15 years old. I just don't know if he's going to get better. Not sure if he's got a hurt leg, spine, hips. It's killing me. If he doesn't get any better in a month we're gonna have to put him down. We can't live like this. :(

 

[matttyl]

I had the unfortunate experience of putting down my chinchilla, Cuervo, last week. I adopted him from my local SPCA when I was still living in an apartment (and thus couldn't have dogs or cats). I don't know exactly how old he was when I got him, but I expect 2 or 3, and I've had him for 9 years. He used to love getting in a large hard plastic "ball" and runing around my basement after my dogs (knowing they couldn't do anything to him in the ball, not that they would anyway). Watching them put him down really got to me, and this was just for a "rodent" that happened to live with me for the past few years. I can't image how hard it will be with one of my dogs (the two eldest are 14 and 11).

 

[drfeelgood]

My little buddy isn't doing too well and it's killing me. He was fine one minute and I come home from work the next and suddenly he can't walk using his hind legs.

He's all there mentally which is a lot because he's 15 years old. I just don't know if he's going to get better. Not sure if he's got a hurt leg, spine, hips. It's killing me. If he doesn't get any better in a month we're gonna have to put him down. We can't live like this. :(

You can't live like that? What about the dog? I hope you don't wait a month to see if he gets better. That is a long time to suffer.

 

[drfeelgood]

I had the unfortunate experience of putting down my chinchilla, Cuervo, last week. I adopted him from my local SPCA when I was still living in an apartment (and thus couldn't have dogs or cats). I don't know exactly how old he was when I got him, but I expect 2 or 3, and I've had him for 9 years. He used to love getting in a large hard plastic "ball" and runing around my basement after my dogs (knowing they couldn't do anything to him in the ball, not that they would anyway). Watching them put him down really got to me, and this was just for a "rodent" that happened to live with me for the past few years. I can't image how hard it will be with one of my dogs (the two eldest are 14 and 11).

RIP Cuervo

 

[El Floppo]

My little buddy isn't doing too well and it's killing me. He was fine one minute and I come home from work the next and suddenly he can't walk using his hind legs.

He's all there mentally which is a lot because he's 15 years old. I just don't know if he's going to get better. Not sure if he's got a hurt leg, spine, hips. It's killing me. If he doesn't get any better in a month we're gonna have to put him down. We can't live like this. :(

what does the vet say?

the dog I had growing up temporarily lost control of his back legs.. but got fixed (not by me, so I don't know what the deal was) and was better for a few more years.

 

[El Floppo]

I had the unfortunate experience of putting down my chinchilla, Cuervo, last week. I adopted him from my local SPCA when I was still living in an apartment (and thus couldn't have dogs or cats). I don't know exactly how old he was when I got him, but I expect 2 or 3, and I've had him for 9 years. He used to love getting in a large hard plastic "ball" and runing around my basement after my dogs (knowing they couldn't do anything to him in the ball, not that they would anyway). Watching them put him down really got to me, and this was just for a "rodent" that happened to live with me for the past few years. I can't image how hard it will be with one of my dogs (the two eldest are 14 and 11).

RIP Cuervo

 

[Eminence]

My little buddy isn't doing too well and it's killing me. He was fine one minute and I come home from work the next and suddenly he can't walk using his hind legs.

He's all there mentally which is a lot because he's 15 years old. I just don't know if he's going to get better. Not sure if he's got a hurt leg, spine, hips. It's killing me. If he doesn't get any better in a month we're gonna have to put him down. We can't live like this. :(

what does the vet say?

the dog I had growing up temporarily lost control of his back legs.. but got fixed (not by me, so I don't know what the deal was) and was better for a few more years.

Thanks for your positivity!

Through the process of natural healing, a diet, vitamins to help his hips / joints, plenty of prayer, and lots of love my little buddy is recovering swimmingly.

I don't know if he'll ever be the same but he's figured out what he has to do to use the bathroom appropriately and has even been caught scampering across the floor.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

That just made my day. I'm glad for you both.

 

[Otis]

Cat lives matter

 

[IC FBGCav]

I am at the point now that I am thinking about putting down my dog Sahara tomorrow. She has actually met many FBG's. I was 100% sure earlier today that she was done, now not so much. What is hard is she has everything but her hind legs. She is a yellow lab/golden mix, got her in 2001. She has had ACL surgery's on both legs in 2005 and 2006. 10 days ago she fell and couldn't get up for 10 minutes. She ended up getting up and walked bad for a few days and got better. Saturday she collapsed at her water bowl and has been bad since. Took her to the vet Monday and they told me she was just losing all her muscle in her back legs which was putting more pressure on her front legs which are not good either. There is nothing that will make her better, it is just a matter of when. I asked the vet if she we were holding on too long and she said no.

This is the hard part, she can walk but will fall, increasing more she falls. We already have ramps and carpet everywhere on the hardwoods. I took her out today(always off leash, never been on one but to walk outside our yard), She fell, walked sideways(I helped where I could of course) and walked back up the ramp into the house. I let her out again, she walked the yard did fine and sort of fell waiting for me to open the door. She is walking inside the house okay.

She is eating, loving and herself. You can tell she is frustrated but she is not giving up. I don't want to get to the point where she breaks a leg or throws out a hip. I also don't want to put her down too soon. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Sorry FUJB.

I put my best buddy down two months ago today, still hurts pretty bad.

 

[Rustoleum]

We went through that with our 15 year old black lab (lived with my mom). Mom was wearing herself out helping Indigo up the front porch steps ( had to support her back legs) since she couldn't do the back steps anymore, and would have gladly done that forever, but we decided it was finally time when Indigo could no longer get up quickly enough to even head towards the door without going on herself.

It was tough, but we told ourselves going a day or week too soon is better than waiting even a minute too late.

 

[IC FBGCav]

My heart shatters every time she fall and struggles to get up, even though she never shows any pain. I know it has to hurt.

 

[IC FBGCav]

We went through that with our 15 year old black lab (lived with my mom). Mom was wearing herself out helping Indigo up the front porch steps ( had to support her back legs) since she couldn't do the back steps anymore, and would have gladly done that forever, but we decided it was finally time when Indigo could no longer get up quickly enough to even head towards the door without going on herself.

It was tough, but we told ourselves going a day or week too soon is better than waiting even a minute too late.

This pretty much my situation to a T.

 

[Chemical X]

I am at the point now that I am thinking about putting down my dog Sahara tomorrow. She has actually met many FBG's. I was 100% sure earlier today that she was done, now not so much. What is hard is she has everything but her hind legs. She is a yellow lab/golden mix, got her in 2001. She has had ACL surgery's on both legs in 2005 and 2006. 10 days ago she fell and couldn't get up for 10 minutes. She ended up getting up and walked bad for a few days and got better. Saturday she collapsed at her water bowl and has been bad since. Took her to the vet Monday and they told me she was just losing all her muscle in her back legs which was putting more pressure on her front legs which are not good either. There is nothing that will make her better, it is just a matter of when. I asked the vet if she we were holding on too long and she said no.

This is the hard part, she can walk but will fall, increasing more she falls. We already have ramps and carpet everywhere on the hardwoods. I took her out today(always off leash, never been on one but to walk outside our yard), She fell, walked sideways(I helped where I could of course) and walked back up the ramp into the house. I let her out again, she walked the yard did fine and sort of fell waiting for me to open the door. She is walking inside the house okay.

She is eating, loving and herself. You can tell she is frustrated but she is not giving up. I don't want to get to the point where she breaks a leg or throws out a hip. I also don't want to put her down too soon. Any insight would be appreciated.

hindleg wheelchair to help her walk?

 

[CurlyNight]

Man, these stories on the worse on my heart strings. If she seems to keep trying and seems overall still happy, like when you give her treats and pay attention to her, then the pain isn't that bad. If she's crying and showing disinterest then the pain has hit and that's when I would start thinking about putting her down.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

My guy couldn't digest food, stand up, or see very well anymore. But he was his normal self otherwise until the last week when he started eliminating in the house (basically on himself, involuntary) and he was in his own little world. It was time, he knew and I knew it. Didn't make it any easier though, I hate we couldn't stay together any longer. Easily the best dog I've ever had. Was to ten countries, countless transatlantic flights, to work with me whenever possible, etc.

 

[IC FBGCav]

I am at the point now that I am thinking about putting down my dog Sahara tomorrow. She has actually met many FBG's. I was 100% sure earlier today that she was done, now not so much. What is hard is she has everything but her hind legs. She is a yellow lab/golden mix, got her in 2001. She has had ACL surgery's on both legs in 2005 and 2006. 10 days ago she fell and couldn't get up for 10 minutes. She ended up getting up and walked bad for a few days and got better. Saturday she collapsed at her water bowl and has been bad since. Took her to the vet Monday and they told me she was just losing all her muscle in her back legs which was putting more pressure on her front legs which are not good either. There is nothing that will make her better, it is just a matter of when. I asked the vet if she we were holding on too long and she said no.

This is the hard part, she can walk but will fall, increasing more she falls. We already have ramps and carpet everywhere on the hardwoods. I took her out today(always off leash, never been on one but to walk outside our yard), She fell, walked sideways(I helped where I could of course) and walked back up the ramp into the house. I let her out again, she walked the yard did fine and sort of fell waiting for me to open the door. She is walking inside the house okay.

She is eating, loving and herself. You can tell she is frustrated but she is not giving up. I don't want to get to the point where she breaks a leg or throws out a hip. I also don't want to put her down too soon. Any insight would be appreciated.

hindleg wheelchair to help her walk?

Not an option imo, part of her life is letting her out the door and her doing her path. She walks the yard same way everytime. For the last month we having been letting her out "supervised". She doesnt enjoy it and wont do her thing. I know her path because when it snowed in nc, she followed it for a week to a T. Btw, x has met this dog.

 

[Chemical X]

sadly, I think the beagle has landed.......we got 15 years out of him. earlier this year we began laser and adequan shots for bad hinds and arthritis, then got knocked down by a bout of pancreatitis and he doesn't want to eat after being hospitalized 5 nights. a spot on his bladder may be cancer, he has liver and kidney issues.

he looks soooo tired. I have been dragging him to the vet 2-3x a week for the last 3-4 months. he just lays and mopes, but I wanted to give him every shot to recover.

I think he can go check on his grandparents finally.

I already have a pretty ####ty attitude and outlook on life, this certainly won't help. I find myself not really caring about anything at all. just go to work, make money, come home...rinse repeat.

I am likely to take $1000- and make 20 $50- donations in his name..........then I might do it again. if you have a dog cause or donation, post it here.

 

[IC FBGCav]

My guy couldn't digest food, stand up, or see very well anymore. But he was his normal self otherwise until the last week when he started eliminating in the house (basically on himself, involuntary) and he was in his own little world. It was time, he knew and I knew it. Didn't make it any easier though, I hate we couldn't stay together any longer. Easily the best dog I've ever had. Was to ten countries, countless transatlantic flights, to work with me whenever possible, etc.

Brutal DD, sry.

 

[IC FBGCav]

sadly, I think the beagle has landed.......we got 15 years out of him. earlier this year we began laser and adequan shots for bad hinds and arthritis, then got knocked down by a bout of pancreatitis and he doesn't want to eat after being hospitalized 5 nights. a spot on his bladder may be cancer, he has liver and kidney issues.

he looks soooo tired. I have been dragging him to the vet 2-3x a week for the last 3-4 months. he just lays and mopes, but I wanted to give him every shot to recover.

I think he can go check on his grandparents finally.

I already have a pretty ####ty attitude and outlook on life, this certainly won't help. I find myself not really caring about anything at all. just go to work, make money, come home...rinse repeat.

I am likely to take $1000- and make 20 $50- donations in his name..........then I might do it again. if you have a dog cause or donation, post it here.

Isn't it sick we were golfing and talking about this #### 3 months ago, sry brother.

 

[McGarnicle]

Condolences to all of you going through this. Amazing how a little furball can get into your heart, but they sure do.

 

[Chemical X]

I am at the point now that I am thinking about putting down my dog Sahara tomorrow. She has actually met many FBG's. I was 100% sure earlier today that she was done, now not so much. What is hard is she has everything but her hind legs. She is a yellow lab/golden mix, got her in 2001. She has had ACL surgery's on both legs in 2005 and 2006. 10 days ago she fell and couldn't get up for 10 minutes. She ended up getting up and walked bad for a few days and got better. Saturday she collapsed at her water bowl and has been bad since. Took her to the vet Monday and they told me she was just losing all her muscle in her back legs which was putting more pressure on her front legs which are not good either. There is nothing that will make her better, it is just a matter of when. I asked the vet if she we were holding on too long and she said no.

This is the hard part, she can walk but will fall, increasing more she falls. We already have ramps and carpet everywhere on the hardwoods. I took her out today(always off leash, never been on one but to walk outside our yard), She fell, walked sideways(I helped where I could of course) and walked back up the ramp into the house. I let her out again, she walked the yard did fine and sort of fell waiting for me to open the door. She is walking inside the house okay.

She is eating, loving and herself. You can tell she is frustrated but she is not giving up. I don't want to get to the point where she breaks a leg or throws out a hip. I also don't want to put her down too soon. Any insight would be appreciated.

hindleg wheelchair to help her walk?

Not an option imo, part of her life is letting her out the door and her doing her path. She walks the yard same way everytime. For the last month we having been letting her out "supervised". She doesnt enjoy it and wont do her thing. I know her path because when it snowed in nc, she followed it for a week to a T. Btw, x has met this dog.

have a talk with your vet about adequan, acupuncture, even laser therapy. change diet to take some weight off. they sell dog helping harnesses, etc.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

X,

One of the best animal protection charities that provides guide dogs, protects farm and marine animals, and fights for endangered species is the Animal Welfare Institute.

I used to give money to the American Humane Society and the ASPCA, but they take a lot of money for marketing and overhead while the AWI takes less than half of the Humane Society, a third of ASPCA.

Otherwise donating to your local shelters and animal causes is always appropriate. I give to veteran's charities as well, but 2/3 of my giving each year is to AWI.

Here is a national list of the best animal protection-related charities.

 

[Chemical X]

sadly, I think the beagle has landed.......we got 15 years out of him. earlier this year we began laser and adequan shots for bad hinds and arthritis, then got knocked down by a bout of pancreatitis and he doesn't want to eat after being hospitalized 5 nights. a spot on his bladder may be cancer, he has liver and kidney issues.

he looks soooo tired. I have been dragging him to the vet 2-3x a week for the last 3-4 months. he just lays and mopes, but I wanted to give him every shot to recover.

I think he can go check on his grandparents finally.

I already have a pretty ####ty attitude and outlook on life, this certainly won't help. I find myself not really caring about anything at all. just go to work, make money, come home...rinse repeat.

I am likely to take $1000- and make 20 $50- donations in his name..........then I might do it again. if you have a dog cause or donation, post it here.

Isn't it sick we were golfing and talking about this #### 3 months ago, sry brother.

I thought he would make more.......sadly, we cant do another. honestly, we are likely to sell the house and move. probably just travel around Europe until we run out of money. Who cares.....

 

[Chemical X]

X,

One of the best animal protection charities that provides guide dogs, protects farm and marine animals, and fights for endangered species is the Animal Welfare Institute.

I used to give money to the American Humane Society and the ASPCA, but they take a lot of money for marketing and overhead while the AWI takes less than half of the Humane Society, a third of ASPCA.

Otherwise donating to your local shelters and animal causes is always appropriate. I give to veteran's charities as well, but 2/3 of my giving each year is to AWI.

Here is a national list of the best animal protection-related charities.

noted.....I have amassed roughly 150 toys, 6 dog beds, countless treats. will likely visit the wake county aspca shortly as well.

 

[IC FBGCav]

sadly, I think the beagle has landed.......we got 15 years out of him. earlier this year we began laser and adequan shots for bad hinds and arthritis, then got knocked down by a bout of pancreatitis and he doesn't want to eat after being hospitalized 5 nights. a spot on his bladder may be cancer, he has liver and kidney issues.

he looks soooo tired. I have been dragging him to the vet 2-3x a week for the last 3-4 months. he just lays and mopes, but I wanted to give him every shot to recover.

I think he can go check on his grandparents finally.

I already have a pretty ####ty attitude and outlook on life, this certainly won't help. I find myself not really caring about anything at all. just go to work, make money, come home...rinse repeat.

I am likely to take $1000- and make 20 $50- donations in his name..........then I might do it again. if you have a dog cause or donation, post it here.

Isn't it sick we were golfing and talking about this #### 3 months ago, sry brother.

I thought he would make more.......sadly, we cant do another. honestly, we are likely to sell the house and move. probably just travel around Europe until we run out of money. Who cares.....

Moved in my house in 1999 got her in 2001, only reason we are here now too.

 

[El Floppo]

Condolences to all of you going through this. Amazing how a little furball can get into your heart, but they sure do.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

X,

One of the best animal protection charities that provides guide dogs, protects farm and marine animals, and fights for endangered species is the Animal Welfare Institute.

I used to give money to the American Humane Society and the ASPCA, but they take a lot of money for marketing and overhead while the AWI takes less than half of the Humane Society, a third of ASPCA.

Otherwise donating to your local shelters and animal causes is always appropriate. I give to veteran's charities as well, but 2/3 of my giving each year is to AWI.

Here is a national list of the best animal protection-related charities.

noted.....I have amassed roughly 150 toys, 6 dog beds, countless treats. will likely visit the wake county aspca shortly as well.

Local shelters would love the toys, I took about half of the white boy's toys to them last week and they loved it. He just loved opening presents, he had 200 toys but really only played with 5 or 6 his whole life.

I think you should get another dog in time, but get one small enough to go in a carry-on. My dog was 22 pounds, the max weight for such endeavors. He was away from me or my woman about 20 days of his 15.8 years, you can make it work.

 

[Chemical X]

debating between our vet and an in home euth. service.

also, one of the techs at my vet does rescues and has a donation page for her dogs. she needs funds badly. we pumped $250- yesterday to get her over $3000- for a cancer surgery. if anyone is feeling charitable for their friends or jasper jax the beagle, here is the link....

https://www.youcaring.com/amy-brewbaker-461092