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Old Lab struggling/ how to know when it’s time
Buckjunkie:
Tears my heart out. I am on my 7th lab and like earlier posts...it never gets any easier.
Make the decision when you know he is suffering more than not. It’s the humane thing to do.
Keep your chin up knowing you did what’s best for him.
Wish they lived as long as we do.
Westside88:
Thank you to those who have replied via post or pm. Yes, it’s one of those cases where you know the reality, but that doesn’t make it easier. We played with a tennis ball tonight and for now he still has joy. He’s able to walk around and sniff things and still likes his treats. When that’s no longer the case I’ll do the right thing for him and be thankful for his time with us. I appreciate your perspectives and advice, I know the people on here care for their buddies like I do
blackpowderhunter:
as everyone else said.
only you know..being outside of the situation it's easier to say, because if i put myself in your shoes, i can't even imagine.
my neighbor was going through a similar situation last summer..
he waited too long, and after the fact, he admitted that to me with tears in his eyes.. i think he realized he prolonged the situation for himself and not for the dog.
enjoy your time while you can, and just have fun.
remember...a dog is only part of your life, you are your dog's entire life.
bornhunter:
I have always gone by when you are keeping a dog alive for you and not thinking of the dog its gone too long. A dogs unconditional love for its master will include tail wagging even though it is miserable and in pain. It hard to really know when and damn its hard to make that call.
bornhunter:
:yeah:
--- Quote from: blackpowderhunter on May 09, 2019, 08:34:35 PM ---as everyone else said.
only you know..being outside of the situation it's easier to say, because if i put myself in your shoes, i can't even imagine.
my neighbor was going through a similar situation last summer..
he waited too long, and after the fact, he admitted that to me with tears in his eyes.. i think he realized he prolonged the situation for himself and not for the dog.
enjoy your time while you can, and just have fun.
remember...a dog is only part of your life, you are your dog's entire life.
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