CoquiGeaux

I am so sorry to hear about your dear old friend! I feel for anyone facing that dreadful decision. Our beloved furries are never with us long enough!

I recently (May 19th) went through the same with my Golden girl. She'd been my guardian angel and sunshine of my life for 14 years. When she began displaying the same dementia type symptoms you described, I promised her that I would never allow her to suffer.

I knew over some time that we were getting closer to that day. I came home that Friday and her back end had stopped working. She spent the entire weekend lying in the same spot, my other furries and me loving on her. I prayed all weekend that she would go on her own because I didn't think I could make the decision. Monday rolled around and I knew.

I asked the vet about options, knowing there were none, but grasping at straws. After some discussion, the vet gave me this...Do you want to remember Maggie this way- still smiling and positive, the way she's been her whole life or hold on to her knowing nothing can be done and watching her decline? She also said she'd never had someone wish they'd waited, but lots who wish they hadn't waited so long.

I knew it was time and I let her go all the while holding her hand and letting her know how much I LOVED her with every fiber of my being!

People say you'll know when the time is right and you absolutely will. You know your dog, trust yourself! There is not one day that I regret making the decision when I did. Her quality of life had gone down and she trusted me to take care of her. I miss her so much!

Take care of yourselves and your furry pal. I'm praying for your wisdom and strength in this difficult time. God bless your family, human and furry!

SW Iowa Golden mom

Estes Park, CO
Ruidoso, NM
Cloudcroft, NM

As an F4 Phantom military brat myself...it's classic heavy metal, loud and awesome! The "Big Ugly"

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA (high school)

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I was following this dear doggie's thread all day yesterday with an extremely heavy heart...I feel for you and your family! Most difficult decision a pet owner has to make. :wah:

Sending my most heartfelt thoughts and prayers as y'all traverse this most difficult day. Thinking of you!

Reesie seemed like a perfect addition to your family. She'll continue to watch over you and your family...she won't be far!

This is a timely topic...I just got out of a boot on June 20th. Was sitting in a recliner and my foot fell asleep. I thought it had enough feeling and walked on it. I had an avulsion fracture about midfoot.

I did exactly what the Dr ordered... elevated, iced, Aleve, stayed off of it when possible and wore the boot religiously! 11 weeks, completely healed.

Like an earlier poster, I still deal with swelling when I wear my regular sized shoes but other than that, I'm good to go.

Dr knew what he was talking about... why else would you go see one?

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I’ve only lived here for a few months, and I already have tremendous respect for Cornhusker fans. It’s a very passionate fan base for such a dog shite team. Every Friday and Saturday there is red everywhere.

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Thank you for that! Real Husker fans are deeply dedicated! Hoping Frost can turn us around...we'll give him some time!

10,000+ in that small arena.

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Given the way our system of government currently functions, Brett Kavanaugh is now one of the nine most powerful people in the country. We should all have such ruined lives.

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Damn straight! Have a bagful of upvotes on me (if I could) :cheers: