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Old dog with problems
I have a Yorkie who is almost 16 years old ..he is almost blind and deaf ..he has also got arthritis and has fits... he now is having incontinent problems ..he has to go out every half hour or so ..so Hubby goes to bed at 11pm and I stay up till about 2 am then Hubby gets up about 6 am to let him out ..it is now wearing us out !!! Do I need to accept that he needs to go???
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we are all with you twinny, we know the pain youre feeling.
01:28 Sat 08th Jan 2011
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Dear twinny - it is not an easy thing to do, but I believe it is the right thing to do. I have always taken my many pets for their last visit to the vet. All of them have given me so much happiness, comfort and love - it is my way of thanking them. It always gave me peace of mind to know at first hand that their passing was extremely peaceful.
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twinny, my dear. I had the same thing last year. People were very kind and yes they do understand your feelings right now; but that doesn't takeaway the hurt. albaqwerty has already mentioned Rainbow Bridge –
Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge - .
"When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.
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Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge - .
"When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable.
more>>
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…"
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…"
twinny - you said earlier that his quality of life is poor. I have to say that it is not going to get any better for him, is it? Nor do I think that it will get easier for you whilst you delay the inevitable. I don't mean to be harsh here but sleep on all this advice everyone has given you and see how you feel tomorrow. ♥
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aww twinny, my heart goes out to you x
have a couple more 'special days' with him, giving him the love and attention and care youve been giving him,
and then try and be brave ......
ohhh, its horrible isnt it .... heartbreaking .... like you say, theyre one of the family .... but youll be doing the best for him ....
when we had to do the awful deed with our old poorly dog some years ago, we planted a lovely rose bush in the corner of the garden, with a little brass plaque by the side of it with his name on, to remember him by.
it blooms every year, reminding us of all the happy memories we all had with him over the years.
take care twinny :o) xx
have a couple more 'special days' with him, giving him the love and attention and care youve been giving him,
and then try and be brave ......
ohhh, its horrible isnt it .... heartbreaking .... like you say, theyre one of the family .... but youll be doing the best for him ....
when we had to do the awful deed with our old poorly dog some years ago, we planted a lovely rose bush in the corner of the garden, with a little brass plaque by the side of it with his name on, to remember him by.
it blooms every year, reminding us of all the happy memories we all had with him over the years.
take care twinny :o) xx
just to add - we had the vet come to us, much better than making that horrible car journey..
the vet gaves us time for us to say our last goodbyes, and then me and my dad held him, as he injected his leg...
it was sad, of course it was, but it was all very peaceful twinny, it was just as though he'd gone to sleep x
it was nice we'd put him out of his suffering..
thinking of you xx
the vet gaves us time for us to say our last goodbyes, and then me and my dad held him, as he injected his leg...
it was sad, of course it was, but it was all very peaceful twinny, it was just as though he'd gone to sleep x
it was nice we'd put him out of his suffering..
thinking of you xx
