Difficult desision

shirley c · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:21 am Post subject: Difficult desision

I know its time to say goodbye especially the last few days.
I feel Misty is struggling now and the last few days I have noticed more and more, things just arent right.
Today while out, she had to actually sit down to go to the toilet...actually sit as her legs wouldnt hold her. She also stands by her bed till she nearly falls, cause she cant get down properly or back up again. What is so difficult is, she is still coming for cuddles and still wants that wee bit of carry on with her toy, albeit laying down now.
But I swore I wouldnt wait till she was that bad we were carrying her in and out to the garden and that time is near
Crying or Very sad

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Janis · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:44 am Post subject:

oh shirley , we all have this decision to make at some point in our animals like!

knowing you have to make it never makes it any easier .............be strong and compassionate when the time comes!

we'll all be thinking about you!
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Robert Baskerville · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:45 am Post subject:

Thinking of you

Steven · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:16 am Post subject:

So sorry to hear this Shirley, thinking of you it is always a heartbreaking decision.

Stevie and Brenda

Ashley · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:16 am Post subject:

Thinking of you Shirley!!

Hugs xxx
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linsey · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:23 am Post subject:

oh Shirley,

I'm sorry to hear this... we had to make this decision with our Golden Retriever Benji - it just got to the point that his back legs were collapsing and he could barley walk or go for the toilet and he had to sleep downstairs as he couldn't climb then and was too big to carry, and he would cry all night Sad

It was a hard decision to make for my parents at the time, esp since he seemed "ok" apart from that, as much as an old dog can be.

I felt awful saying goodbye, but I know that is was the right thing to do, and I know that you will make the right decision when you feel it is right.

Just because it is the right thing to do won't make it easy Shirl, but we will all be here for you and thinking of you.

Lx
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kirsty · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:27 am Post subject:

Oh Shirley Crying or Very sad

Dogs are so privileged to have someone who loves them take this decision when the time is right.

How we would love to have someone do this for us - think of it that way.

love and hugs xxxxxx
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Magz · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:54 am Post subject:

think of you all, not an easy one but they have a habit of telling you when the times right. sending my love your way.

shirley c · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:04 pm Post subject:

linsey · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:27 pm Post subject:

ah Shirley... I know Sad

the poor old critter. You can only do what is best for her. But just take a while to think it over and be clear in your own mind.

Lx
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Lisa/Colin · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject:

So sorry to hear about Misty, Shirley.
Its one of the hardest things I think we have to do, but you alone will know when the right time is, and DO NOT feel guilty, you will be giving her well-deserved dignity.
Thinking about you...

Gaelle · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject:

There's nothing I can say that's going to make your decision any easier except that you will know when that time comes that there is absolutely nothing else you can do to help help her and heartbreaking as it is you will have no doubt. I'm awfully sorry and I know just how much it hurts. Good luck and take care.

Love
Gaelle Sad

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lynn 01 · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject:

Shirley

My heart goes out to you. Will be holding your hand all the way through whatever decision you make
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Emma* · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:23 pm Post subject:

Shirley it is one of the hardest things to do but when the time comes you know you have done the best for Misty.
Our thoughts are with you all Sad

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Barry · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:27 pm Post subject:

Take comfort in making the decision you feel best at the time you feel best! Thinking of yous...
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