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Post by Kimby on Nov 18, 2023 21:17:41 GMT
Such a sad time lugg. The price we pay for the joy of sharing our lives with companion animals.
Yes, lots of loving and treats, and stay with him and hold him as he slips away from his old worn out body.
I wish we could do this favor for our human companions, too.
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Post by mickthecactus on Nov 18, 2023 21:25:30 GMT
I know it’s inevitable but it doesn’t make it any the better.
Give him all your love. I’m sure you will.
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Post by kerouac2 on Nov 18, 2023 21:31:08 GMT
It is always a bad moment.
My mother got off easy because she came to see me in Paris while my father took care of the problem in Florida. Actually, my mother's job was not easy either because she had to take care of a place for my grandmother.
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Post by htmb on Nov 18, 2023 21:37:48 GMT
So sorry, Lugg. Times like this are so tough, even when you know you’re doing the right thing for your animal.
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Post by bixaorellana on Nov 18, 2023 22:22:45 GMT
Oh, Lugg -- I am so sorry for this hard and sad time for you & your dear Toby.
I looked back in the thread & on July 26 you reported that the vet had come. You said that you were hoping to give Toby a few more weeks. Well, that was four months ago, so at least a quarter of a year more than those few more weeks you hoped to be spending together. Poor old guy -- he surely knows how well loved he is.
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Post by mich64 on Nov 18, 2023 23:12:17 GMT
So sorry to read about your old boy. It is such a difficult decision to make. I am sure he knows how much he is loved. Hugs to you Lugg.
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Post by fumobici on Nov 19, 2023 21:43:11 GMT
My dog needs help getting up now, but she is otherwise doing pretty well once she's been helped up. The clock however is ticking I'm afraid.
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Post by whatagain on Nov 20, 2023 12:14:24 GMT
Our dogs are part of our family. Never easy to see them go.
My daughter’s dog was examined because he nearly collapsed after she took him for a run. He is ok. Simply old. 8 year old says the vet when we thought he was 4.
My own bloody dog starts now barking when we laugh and when I light a fire.
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Post by lugg on Nov 21, 2023 20:29:20 GMT
Thank you all. 18 years we have been together , he has been such a part of my life I took some photos of him yesterday and looking at the now I know it was the right thing for him he looked so tired and so sad. I prefer this image of course when I first brought him home live.staticflickr.com/65535/53347340246_fa932b1d07_o.jpg
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Post by bixaorellana on Nov 21, 2023 20:52:29 GMT
So sad for you, Lugg.
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Post by mickthecactus on Nov 21, 2023 21:10:34 GMT
Handsome or what Lugg?
Good memories for you.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 21, 2023 21:26:04 GMT
A beautiful boy, I'm very sorry Lugg. Sending hugs xxx
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Post by kerouac2 on Nov 21, 2023 21:43:35 GMT
Condolences. My brother and sister-in-law had two horses and were devastated when they came to and end. To be honest, my brother entered the horse business much later in life and I think there may have been a certain relief at not hauling bales of hay around anymore.
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Post by htmb on Nov 21, 2023 23:37:04 GMT
What a beautiful boy. I’m so sorry, Lugg.
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Post by lugg on Nov 22, 2023 20:49:18 GMT
Thank you all x
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