happypaws Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Sorry to hear Gayle ... its a very tough thing to do . I did this just last week for my 15yr pure rough collie . It has been a very very rough week . Thinking of you . May she have a peaceful journey . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kia Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Sorry to hear about your little girl. I'm sure she will have a lovely group waiting for her at the bridge. Will be thinking of you tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 So sorry Gayle. Will be thinking of you tomorrow 17 is a grand old age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieGirl Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Sorry to hear this Gayle, its a hard time at any stage of their life, but at that age it must be very difficult to even comprehend. I wish her a peaceful journey to meet our dogs on the other side and hugs to you. Edited January 16, 2011 by SmoothieGirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle. Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Thanks for all your thoughts. There's a bit of a conflict here as my husband does not want me to take her, he thinks she deserves the right to die here. He says she's not in pain (I'd question that), and we should just let nature take it's course. At the moment, the best I can hope for (and I've been hoping for this for weeks) is that she goes to sleep and does not wake up in the morning. She is very old, she hasn't eaten for days, she looks like a chicken frame with matted fur. I can't brush her as her skin is so thin and fragile, she is winding down to the end and I just want it over. She sleeps all the time, and when she gets up she walks very gingerly to the garden, does her wee then walks very gingerly back to bed and goes right back to sleep. And she sleeps like she's already dead, I often have to touch her to make sure she's still breathing. Her best mate Gemma who went to the bridge in 2007 will be waiting for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim'sMum Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Ugh...I know how hard it is. When our old ACD Jed was suffering my OH was all for trying something else, more vet visits etc.. He couldn't let go. I picked Jed up and said to him 'Get the keys, because both Jed and I can't stand it any more.' He came with me in the end. 17 years is a great age Gayle....Kassy has obviously had a wonderful life. Run free old girl. :rofl: :D :D from me and also from Mother Moocher, who also sends hugs and her condolences. She is thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdog Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 So sorry Gayle. Very hard when you and OH don't agree - just makes it that much more awful. To me (who isn't there, so only an opinion) it sounds like it's time. Better too early than too late. Thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I'll be thinking of you and your girl Gayle. I am close to having to do that as well. My 16 and a half year old staffy had another turn the other day. Big hugs to you both. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayly Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Oh Gayle I'm so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugUrPup Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I'm so sorry Gayle. Go gently Kassy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I am so sorry Gayle, I will be thinking of you tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Gayle I'm so sorry again, your last post was so heatbreaking. If she is indeed so very thin and fragile I would be inclined to go with you on this one, I know what your hubby is talking about but I think you have made the right choice. She isn't enjoying life anymore, the only reason to keep her going is for yourselves. It's up to you to suss this one out. Is she still well enough to hang on for you guys for a little while or do you think she is ready? From your post I think she is. I've got this looming on me right now and I understand your anguish. It's hard to know when the time is right. Do what you feel is right in your heart, talk to your hubby and try to come to an agreement. I'll be thinking of you today and praying for your family. Please try to take solace in the fact that she has lived an amazing 17 years that have been full of love, wonder and excitement. She would have so many memories, she is a lucky old dog, 17 is an incredible age. Please update us as soon as you can and remember that everyone on dol is here for you should you need us. Big hugs being sent from me and my pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koemi Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I'm so sorry It's so hard when someone else who cares so much about your dog wants them to keep going for their own sake. Luckily J was understanding and ended up coming with me to the vet to say goodbye to Bambi. I can't imagine how horrific it would be to lose a companion of 17 years The best I can offer is internet hugs. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkon Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Big hug to you today Gayle, its not going to be an easy day. Know that you have done the best you can for Kassy and she will RIP knowing how well loved she was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shepherd~ Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 So very sorry Gayle RIP Beautiful girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inka3095 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Thinking of you Gayle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyd Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Thinking of you all today, a hard decision but I know you will make the right one for your girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monah Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Love the oldies. What a great age she is. I'm very very sorry, you will miss her so much. Thinking of you all today,, with love.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Puppy sniffer, you too.xxxx One of my cats is 17, I'm getting quite frightened now. I love him so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 At the moment, the best I can hope for (and I've been hoping for this for weeks) is that she goes to sleep and does not wake up in the morning. I'm so sorry to hear this, Gayle With the quoted bit, I hoped the same for my 19 (almost 20) year old cat. She went downhill overnight and I hoped she would just go in her sleep but I got home from work and she was obviously in excrutiating pain. I left it too long to end her pain, so at midnight I had a vet come out and end her pain for her. It was heartbreaking, but the right thing to do. Maybe you and your husband can compromise and have a vet come to you so she still gets to pass away at home? Hugs to you I have an almost 17 year old maltese living with my parents, she's blind and going deaf so I fear we don't have much time with her, either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Big hug Gayle. Its hard to let go. Would be possible for the vet to come out?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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