Please help - is it time??

leiela

Well we've got our millie in the house for alittle bit tonight, she's bounding around tail wagging destroying everything the way she usually does, so far she's pulled the bin bag out of the bin spreading the contents all over the kitchen, knocked over the lamp not to mention made the hole in the couch bigger.



Even though she's wrecking the place all i can do is be happy that i didn't put her to sleep yesterday, the vet was right shes not in pain yet and she's still got alittle time to finish the destruction of m house before she goes.... anyhoo took a phote, she doens't like the camra much the flash scares her but i think it's a pretty good one ... sit the only command i ever managed to teach her

lowis

she is a beauty

xxlaurissaxx

Shes gorgeous xx

xxlaurissaxx

dianetheartist wrote: »

Someone gave me this poem after I had my two old girls put to slee last July-it says it all.
If it should be....
If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
and pain should keep me from my sleep,
then you must do what must be done,
for we know this last battle can't be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
but don't let grief then stay your hand,
for this day, more than the rest,
your love and friendship must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,
what is to come can hold no fears.
Would you want me to suffer? So,
when the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend,
only stay with me until the end,
and hold me firm and speak to me,
until my eyes no longer see.

It is a kindness that you do to me,
although my tail it's last has waved,
from pain and suffering I have been saved.

Do not grieve, it should be you,
who must decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Thats so lovely. Im crying again at my work!

beachbeth

Its so lovely that you had a nice, understanding vet who could help you decide what was best for your dog. In a way, you are lucky that you have this time to make the most of Millie and when the time comes to let her go you will know you did your best for her and gave her a lovely life with you.

I had a dog die three weeks ago. She was so attached to me and I loved her very much. She was a little old at the age of 9 and was looking quite grey and so I made sure I made the most of her every day and was always cuddling and fussing her. She was so close to me that she would have been happy if it were just me and her in the world and nobody else (even though I have 6 other dogs!). Im so glad I made extra effort with her because she woke up one morning with a stomach upset, went downhill and died that night on a drip at the vets. I was devastated - she had had upset stomachs before and I just didn't expect this to happen. I just wish I could have said goodbye to her - I didn't want her to die without me and instead at the vets with strangers. At least though I can console myself that I did my very best for her from the moment she entered my house at the age of 3.

You will still be upset and devastated when Millie goes but it will be a comfort that you were able to spend this quality time with her as it is a comfort for me that I fussed my little one before she went.

Quinny_2

She looks like she's a lovely dog,and it must be so hard for you knowing what is around the corner.

The funny thing is,before we got Stella,I wouldn't have give a thought about dogs,and their illnesses,but I have turned into a right softie in the last 8 months or so,and I feel for you and what you have to face soon.

But please don't tell all of my truck driving friends.:rotfl:

Ken.

fraz_babe

Such a sad thread to read . Im another one in tears. Your not a bad person like everyone has said ... your doing what is right. And shes a gorgeous dog can tell she comes from a loving family:o . Just wanted to say enjoy your last few weeks with her & please keep us updated. xxxx

les1397

I lost my Collie Ben 4yrs ago, 17yrs old. His back legs had gone suddenly, Ipromised him he would never be humilated when he was old. so he was put to sleep. He was like a son to me. he was never on a lead as he just walked at the side of me, wouldnt cross the road til told to. It was like walking with a 3yr old child. Does it get any better NO it doesnt. can't look at his picture or the box his ashes are in without tears welling up.
So I'll copy this poem for you.
THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

Just this side of heaven is the Rainbow Bridge.
a haven for animals that have died,
There our animal friends live in sunshine, with there favourite food.
The countryside has meadows to play in, trees and hedges to explore.
Animals that were old and infirm become young and healthy again.
They are as we remember them in the old days.
There is just one thing missing in their happiness whilst they wait for you.
Then one day a familier smell, his eyes light up his tail starts to wag, He's spotted you, he runs to you barking happily.
The reunion is joyful.
You have your beloved dog, and will never be parted again.
Then together you cross over the Rainbow Bridge into HEAVEN.:A

Took me a long time to type that cause the tears are rolling down my cheeks and I can;t see propperly.

I_know_my_ABC_and_my_CMYK

leiela wrote: »

some of you might remeber me talking about my dog millie in this thread

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1408185

As i said back then she had a very expensive opertation in november to have a tumor removed from her belly, well today i found another one.

i'm so distaught and i don't know what to do??? how do you decide enough is enough ?? when is it time to put a lovely dog to sleep??

Im in bucket fulls of tears but i just don't know what to do?? she hasn't got much of a life and i hate the way she is forced to live, i've made an appointment with the vet im leaving in about 20mins but i just don't know if i have t in me to ask him to put her to sleep ... am i a bad person for even thinking about it?

I am so sorry about Millie but you know a good vet wont give an act of kindness if there is hope, if there isn't he will tell you. I wish you luck and lots of hugs and you are definitely not a bad person for considering it.