“’That is the toughest thing a dog caretaker has to address. It usually comes down to what the caretaker defines as ‘quality of life.’”
I love dogs to the Moon and back. We raise Treeing Walker Coon Hounds and Plott Hounds for hunting, fun and no profit. ;)
My DARLING Basset Hound, Rufus, was with me for 15 years and there never was a day when he didn’t make me laugh, sooth my soul, or be The Best Dog Ever.
He was healthy and happy up until his last day on earth. Massive stroke right after we got up that morning, and that was all she wrote - I had him put down that afternoon.
I’ve had other dogs, but Rufus was my Dog Soul Mate. I miss that guy. :)
We have a female Chihuahua who is at least 18 years old and has all the symptoms as listed.
We should have her put to sleep, but my wife will not hear of it.................
I can relate to that statement. My Teddy (black labradoodle) was mine. Never be another like him. Been a little over two years since I had to say goodbye to him. Miss him terribly. I baby sit for friends dogs when the friends go on vacation now. that's how I get my "fix" and honor my Teddy. I spoil my friends dogs rotten and the dogs go happy-crazy when they see me now. :-)
Just prior to the annual 4th of July weekend get together at their cabin in northern Michigan, dad had me take Zarek to the vet to have him put down.
Dad was afraid that the young grandkids would pat him on his hind quarters and feared that Zarek would turn on them and bite them.......
That was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life and today I still can't get out of my mind the look he gave me as I turned him over to the vet............
As much as I love Shepherds and would love to own one, I can't bring myself to owning one knowing that eventually I would have to put them down...........