Dog_Horse_Girl Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 GM I'm so sorry about Goldie. It's a bastard when we have to make that call. She knew how much she was loved. You gave her the best possible home...you can be sure of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Oh Greytmate I am so sorry . And to those who may have to make the heartbreaking decision soon. Enjoy every day with your 4 legged friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Sorry about Goldie. they are never here long enough are they! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 PS -glad you got some good news today. Don't worry about crying at the vets, I am the worst for bawling, no-one minds they know your are upset, better out than in! Enjoy your time together, you will know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Shepherd mom Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss Greytmate. What a heartrenching decision, one I am not looking forward to making when the time comes. You did the right thing and at least Goldie is not in pain any more. I am also sorry for those of you who have had to make that decision and those going through it now. I cried reading all your stories and my heart goes out to you. RIP Goldie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'm facing THE big decision again. I'm really hating this ageing dog thing. Ricky had a pts appointment for 29/01 after she had a couple of small strokes but by the time of the appointment a few days later was doing well. Since then she is off her dementia meds and I've had to change her diet and she has been as happy and active as ever. But her back legs are really giving out on her now. One in particular is always stiffened out straight and she will often walk on the toes on that side. I have to follow her up and down the three stairs we have in case the back legs don't keep up with the front, always lift her on and off the bed/lounge and sometimes hold her upright to eat and drink as her legs want to slide into splits. We give her pain meds when we think she needs it (daily now) as she has always had a high pain threshold and rarely exhibits any signs of it herself. So back to the vet this weekend for another serious discussion. This all sucks when otherwise I have a dog loving her older years, still eating and drinking well, still nosy and annoying, still playing everyday with the younger one and still finding things exciting enough for an aeroplane tail effort. Even with the problem she has standing and walking it still doesn't stop her following us from room to room and being at the front door when we get home. But of course I don't want her to have an accident and be seriously hurt in a fall and at her age with this stiffened leg that is very possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Out of pain, now Goldie.. R I P . Sorry, greytmate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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