When do you know it's 'that' time?
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ali_kat said:
Is it just my heart that goes into my mouth when opening this thread having seen Garyhun as the last poster?
Sorry - I'm trying not to post anything but other people do so I reply 
She's still eating like a horse, even came on the bed for cuddles this morning (well, I had to lift her up as she's short) and started wagging her tail.
I'm slowly coming to the conclusion this illness is a ruse to get fed more often and to obtain even more pampering (if that's even possible)!!!
garyhun said:
Sorry - I'm trying not to post anything but other people do so I reply
She's still eating like a horse, even came on the bed for cuddles this morning (well, I had to lift her up as she's short) and started wagging her tail.
I'm slowly coming to the conclusion this illness is a ruse to get fed more often and to obtain even more pampering (if that's even possible)!!!
It's okay, but I do worry!! It's like the effing cancer thread IYKWIM you open it with trepidation, not knowing if it's good news or bad news! I'm debating whether I should add my head shave in it as it is very relevant & as a direct result of it; or if it would be a bit "look at me".She's still eating like a horse, even came on the bed for cuddles this morning (well, I had to lift her up as she's short) and started wagging her tail.
I'm slowly coming to the conclusion this illness is a ruse to get fed more often and to obtain even more pampering (if that's even possible)!!!
She's a goodun & got you wrapped right abound her dew claw 
Edited by ali_kat on Monday 29th September 12:48
ali_kat said:
It's okay, but I do worry!! It's like the effing cancer thread IYKWIM you open it with trepidation, not knowing if it's good news or bad news! I'm debating whether I should add my head shave in it as it is very relevant & as a direct result of it; or if it would be a bit "look at me".
She's a goodun & got you wrapped right abound her dew claw
Go and add it - then I can ask questions on the relevant section She's a goodun & got you wrapped right abound her dew claw Oh, yes she has
ali_kat said:
I'll wait til we have a 'run' of good news 
Right from the moment she met you 
Good idea. Right from the moment she met you Yep, I still remember going to see the litter at 8 weeks. I was sitting on the floor and she came over to me, bold as brass. Walked onto my lap, jumped up and gave me a big kiss. She had my heart from that very moment!
Very sorry to hear this 
You will know when the time is right. You will do best by Jaz.
Our pets are like our children, Madison was poorly a few days before we were due to fly, but there was no way I was going to leave her if she was poorly. Luckily it was just a virus.
Thoughts are with you.
You will know when the time is right. You will do best by Jaz.
Our pets are like our children, Madison was poorly a few days before we were due to fly, but there was no way I was going to leave her if she was poorly. Luckily it was just a virus.
Thoughts are with you.
Today, we know it's "that" time. Duffy hasn't been at all right for a couple of weeks but she kept perking up and rallying round, but just like everyone says, you can just tell that she's had enough. There are lots of things wrong with her, there's no one specific thing I can say is the sole reason today but it is clearly time.
MrsC & I keep telling ourselves we're being brave about this but tbh it's very bloody hard to hold it together at the moment. I had always thought that when this day came I wouldn't be plastering it all over the internet, but I kinda need to tell someone.
Vet is coming to the house at lunchtime.
MrsC & I keep telling ourselves we're being brave about this but tbh it's very bloody hard to hold it together at the moment. I had always thought that when this day came I wouldn't be plastering it all over the internet, but I kinda need to tell someone.
Vet is coming to the house at lunchtime.
Thanks Gary. Trying to hold it together this morning but I can't claim a 100% success rate.
Can someone please help me with this next point: we also have a pup, he's 17 weeks old now. Obviously we had hoped that he and Duff would have had more, better time together but it's not to be. My question is, we will keep him separate whilst the vet is here but should we let him in to see the body after? Or is that just some sort of myth? He does look to her for leadership to some extent, so he's definitely going to struggle with some things in the short term, but I don't know about the question above?
Can someone please help me with this next point: we also have a pup, he's 17 weeks old now. Obviously we had hoped that he and Duff would have had more, better time together but it's not to be. My question is, we will keep him separate whilst the vet is here but should we let him in to see the body after? Or is that just some sort of myth? He does look to her for leadership to some extent, so he's definitely going to struggle with some things in the short term, but I don't know about the question above?
CAPP0 said:
Thanks Gary. Trying to hold it together this morning but I can't claim a 100% success rate.
Can someone please help me with this next point: we also have a pup, he's 17 weeks old now. Obviously we had hoped that he and Duff would have had more, better time together but it's not to be. My question is, we will keep him separate whilst the vet is here but should we let him in to see the body after? Or is that just some sort of myth? He does look to her for leadership to some extent, so he's definitely going to struggle with some things in the short term, but I don't know about the question above?
Can someone please help me with this next point: we also have a pup, he's 17 weeks old now. Obviously we had hoped that he and Duff would have had more, better time together but it's not to be. My question is, we will keep him separate whilst the vet is here but should we let him in to see the body after? Or is that just some sort of myth? He does look to her for leadership to some extent, so he's definitely going to struggle with some things in the short term, but I don't know about the question above?
sorry to read this CAPPO, I'm sure you've been spoiling Duffy all morning!You are making the greatest sacrifice possible for your friend, good luck.
As for the Pup, I'd not let him see the Vet arrive or leave as it might encourage a fear of going; but I would let him see Duffy after. You've Vet will be able to help you decide what to do.
Well I'm not up to writing a long post right now, but DuffDog is finally chasing celestial squirrels 
She suddenly got massively worse at about 11.30, I called the vet and asked them to come immediately, and Duff went as peacefully as she could have, all 36kg of her curled up on my lap and in my arms, out in the garden she so loved, in the sunshine.
More from me another time.
She suddenly got massively worse at about 11.30, I called the vet and asked them to come immediately, and Duff went as peacefully as she could have, all 36kg of her curled up on my lap and in my arms, out in the garden she so loved, in the sunshine.
More from me another time.
CAPP0 said:
Well I'm not up to writing a long post right now, but DuffDog is finally chasing celestial squirrels
She suddenly got massively worse at about 11.30, I called the vet and asked them to come immediately, and Duff went as peacefully as she could have, all 36kg of her curled up on my lap and in my arms, out in the garden she so loved, in the sunshine.
More from me another time.
Aww poo - I said to myself I'd hold it together over this She suddenly got massively worse at about 11.30, I called the vet and asked them to come immediately, and Duff went as peacefully as she could have, all 36kg of her curled up on my lap and in my arms, out in the garden she so loved, in the sunshine.
More from me another time.
Cappo - just be happy that Duff is now out of all pain and chasing cats like a puppy
When the cost of the repair is greater than the cost of replacement.
It's a motoring forum, I've written off 3 cars, and scrapped 4 others. (in 30 years). What other response is there ?
Seriously, we do become a bit too emotionally attached to our pets, and IMHO it does them a disservice to keep them alive into painful old age. It's just knowing that point is reached. I think I'm now verging on doing it sooner rather than later. Because having had to have 3 cats, and 2 rabbits put down and finding 2 guinea pigs dead in the cage (separately 3 weeks apart) I find the pointless extension of a pets life very distressing really.
It's a motoring forum, I've written off 3 cars, and scrapped 4 others. (in 30 years). What other response is there ?
Seriously, we do become a bit too emotionally attached to our pets, and IMHO it does them a disservice to keep them alive into painful old age. It's just knowing that point is reached. I think I'm now verging on doing it sooner rather than later. Because having had to have 3 cats, and 2 rabbits put down and finding 2 guinea pigs dead in the cage (separately 3 weeks apart) I find the pointless extension of a pets life very distressing really.
Well today I finally knew
Jaz was put to sleep an hour ago and it is the most peaceful I have seen her in quite a while.
She never lets anyone touch her feet/legs, but she was happy to let the vet shave her leg and administer the drugs - I think she was ready to go and find some peace.
She was out in seconds, lying in my arms and I do not think I have ever seen her look so comfortable in a very long time.
I have cried a few buckets worth this morning but am now surprisingly calm, if empty. I absolutely know that I did the very best for her and will treasure every moment of the nearly 17 years we were friends.
See you on the other side Jaz and god help the squirrels on the other side
Jaz was put to sleep an hour ago and it is the most peaceful I have seen her in quite a while.
She never lets anyone touch her feet/legs, but she was happy to let the vet shave her leg and administer the drugs - I think she was ready to go and find some peace.
She was out in seconds, lying in my arms and I do not think I have ever seen her look so comfortable in a very long time.
I have cried a few buckets worth this morning but am now surprisingly calm, if empty. I absolutely know that I did the very best for her and will treasure every moment of the nearly 17 years we were friends.
See you on the other side Jaz and god help the squirrels on the other side
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