The final walk
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Her first (very wobbly) walk in about 6 months, and also her last 
CDRM is a disgusting disease and I've sworn to never get another German Shepherd
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Still, she's 2 months away from her 14th birthday (born on Christmas day) so she's had a long life. With us since 6 weeks old and always riddled with health problems, but she's a fighter. She'll never allow herself to slip away from her family without a fight, so we've had to make a very difficult decision and the vet is coming round on Thursday.
Her life is nothing but sleep now, she has no energy or patience to interact with anyone or do anything, and we don't want to wait for her illness to start causing her pain and suffering.
I don't think I'll ever stop seeing her like this...
... which is probably why it took so long to make the decision. It's hard to believe that the little ball of fur and sharp teeth isn't coming back
CDRM is a disgusting disease and I've sworn to never get another German Shepherd
.Still, she's 2 months away from her 14th birthday (born on Christmas day) so she's had a long life. With us since 6 weeks old and always riddled with health problems, but she's a fighter. She'll never allow herself to slip away from her family without a fight, so we've had to make a very difficult decision and the vet is coming round on Thursday
.Her life is nothing but sleep now, she has no energy or patience to interact with anyone or do anything, and we don't want to wait for her illness to start causing her pain and suffering.
I don't think I'll ever stop seeing her like this...
... which is probably why it took so long to make the decision. It's hard to believe that the little ball of fur and sharp teeth isn't coming back
I'm so sorry for you there's nothing more heart breaking than losing a pet dog.and i find that German shepherds are the most loyal and loving dogs.
my parents have had German shepherds for the last 40 years and when they lost the last one they really took it badly and said they would never get another dog again .
nearly a year later they came back home with a rescue German shepherd and i know when he goes he will break their heart again. but you have to remember you have given her a fantastic life and 14years is a remarkable age for a German.
i really do feel for you and i know there won't be a dry eye in the house for awhile.my deepest sympathy to you.
my parents have had German shepherds for the last 40 years and when they lost the last one they really took it badly and said they would never get another dog again .
nearly a year later they came back home with a rescue German shepherd and i know when he goes he will break their heart again. but you have to remember you have given her a fantastic life and 14years is a remarkable age for a German.
i really do feel for you and i know there won't be a dry eye in the house for awhile.my deepest sympathy to you.
)so sorry and no exactly how you are feeling. We made the decision to let pogel go 5 weeks ago and I'm still looking for him every morning and night. Still talk to him all the time too ...
I did ave a thread runnnig on here called is it time .. but I've just not had the want to update it
but it is the right thing to do .. but i know how hard it is to accept that.
I did ave a thread runnnig on here called is it time .. but I've just not had the want to update it
but it is the right thing to do .. but i know how hard it is to accept that.
paul_y3k said:
so sorry and no exactly how you are feeling. We made the decision to let pogel go 5 weeks ago and I'm still looking for him every morning and night. Still talk to him all the time too ...
I did ave a thread runnnig on here called is it time .. but I've just not had the want to update it
but it is the right thing to do .. but i know how hard it is to accept that.
Ahhhh I did ave a thread runnnig on here called is it time .. but I've just not had the want to update it
but it is the right thing to do .. but i know how hard it is to accept that.
I didn't like to bump the thread to ask That's tragic. After 14 years she is another family member, nothing less.
I've been though it myself, and it is miserable, still makes me sad today thinking about it, and it was over ten years ago.
Treasure the memories, the good times, don't dwell on the pain. And a new dog in the family is a must as soon as you can. Not a replacement, just another doggy friend to share the memories with.
After 14 years she is another family member, nothing less.I've been though it myself, and it is miserable, still makes me sad today thinking about it, and it was over ten years ago.
Treasure the memories, the good times, don't dwell on the pain. And a new dog in the family is a must as soon as you can. Not a replacement, just another doggy friend to share the memories with.
Thanks for the kind words everyone. I really appreciate it.
It's been a hard day today. I know that as soon as it's done tomorrow I'll feel a relief that there's no more risk of her being in pain or suffering. But even now I keep thinking "what if...". But there's really no other option. Even if she lives another 2 years there's no chance she's ever going to have another good day, so it has to end.
We have another dog, a Lab, when we got him last year he gave her a new lease on life. She would never have made it this long without the energy and mental stimulation he gave her.
It's been a hard day today. I know that as soon as it's done tomorrow I'll feel a relief that there's no more risk of her being in pain or suffering. But even now I keep thinking "what if...". But there's really no other option. Even if she lives another 2 years there's no chance she's ever going to have another good day, so it has to end
.We have another dog, a Lab, when we got him last year he gave her a new lease on life. She would never have made it this long without the energy and mental stimulation he gave her.
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