Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'm thinking Tuesday may be the day. Mobility is almost down to zero. We also have very white gums now, too. I've just got to make sure I'm doing it for him and not to ease a burden on me. I've got to convince myself it's not too soon yet. He only gets up now with help from me unless he is in his crate where he can roll back against the wall. I've had to carry him up the steps several times the last couple of days. He barely has the strength to stand long enough to poop and pee. He has fallen going up the steps. I think we have something going on with a front leg now, too. It has given out twice on the steps and he has gone down chest first on the way up. He eats his meals and drinks his water in bed. I'm not sure if our biggest issue now is cancer, LS or just overall loss of almost all muscle tone. Although he is eating well, he just looks so pitiful. It's all just too much of a struggle for him. I don't think anyone can say I haven't tried. He's done surgery and chemo, been to the vet for corn removal almost every three weeks for the last 2 or 3 years, had the depo-medral shot and been to the chiropractor. I've done the best I could do for him for the last 10 years, but I'm afraid I can't do anything more. I know he has been living on borrowed time since June, but it sill hurts. This is the same week we let Coach go last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'm so sorry. Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I am so, so sorry. Sending many hugs and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'm so sorry Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I am so, so sorry. Sending you gentle hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 :bighug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greylyn Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'm sorry. No-one will second-guess you on this. Based on your description, I think I would be making the same decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I am sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Oh no. I am so sorry. ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I am so sorry! It is so hard to know when it is right to let them go but trust your instincts - don't second guess yourself. It is the greatest gift we can give back - to restore their dignity and give them peace. Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5blackgreys Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Just go with what's in your heart. You know your baby best and know what's best for him. Lots of white light coming your way. , Phoenix, Okie, Casey, and Ellie the Galga; with Aggie, Alexa, Bear,Cody, Gianni V., Missy B, Babette, Bernice, and BooBoo at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLT Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I am so sorry - that decision is never ever easy.. but is the best gift we can give our fur-babies when it is "time" - and you will know best when that is. Whatever the timing winds up being, we are keeping you and yours in our hearts. FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 (edited) The decision none of us ever want to have to make, and the second guessing is what we do. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. Please try to remember, a decision made out of love is never a wrong decision Edited February 8, 2010 by cbudshome Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Sounds like you are doing the right thing for him. This is NEVER easy, but as everyone else has said, just follow your heart and your instincts. Look in his eyes, ... Sooo sorry you and he are going through this, but as you mentioned, you have tried everything. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Dee and The Five ... lots of LOVE, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex95lucy Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I am so sorry that you have to go through this. For me, I always thought of the phrase, rather a day too soon than a day too late. I cannot bear the thought of my dear ones suffering when nothing can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliWest Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Tara, I am so sorry. It is never an easy decision to make. I felt the same way you do when I had to make that decision for Luther. I will be thinking of you on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'm so very sorry. Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I'm so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Just hugs. Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Tara, I'm so sorry. Know your decision is the rigth one for Cougar. He's fought this thing as far as he is able. Sending hugs and prayers. Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 More hugs Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Tara, I am so sorry you are facing this. I feel the one thing we can give them is letting them go with dignity. We are here with you, not to judge you, but to walk by your side and hold your hand as you trudge this most painful part of your journey. I believe we take their pain and carry it in our hearts forever. to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddibear Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Yup,walked in your shoes, recently. I was going to be his savior. My issue after my decision was did I wait too long After laying on the floor for several days with him I saw his light go away and He was needing my help. Only you and your doctor will know.Their hurt ends and our's begins. Time will help,precious memories will get you through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I am sorry Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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