macdaddy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Don't know where else to put this..not really looking for anything other than to vent a little..have had Mac to vet 2xx in last 2 weeks..started with limp in L front leg..he turns 13 next week..checked for the big 'C' and Valley Fever..both negative..vet put him on an anti-inflammatory ..seemed to help a little.. not limping so bad and seems to have a LITTLE more spunk...for the past year or so he's been getting so frail and weak..after even a short walk his hind legs sag and bend so he's walking like a German Sheppard ..stumbles when on uneven ground..sleeps almost all the time..face is all white ..eyes are cloudy..just wearing out .... but things seem to be accelerating ..his world has grown so small..still eating good so there is that..Doc said when his eating slows it'll be time..we could go whole hog and do MRI and other tests but to what end?...then said the words none of us want to hear.." in a dog that age"...yeah..yeah yeah ..I KNOW!!!..I just don't want to hear it ..don't want to accept it...he's 13..I've been his Macdaddy for eleven and a half...just breaks your damn heart but i swear i won't let things go too far...I owe him that..when he no longer enjoys his few pleasures I'll take him on his last ride..share a cheeseburger and hold him tight as he crosses the bridge..why can't they be like tortoises... Quote Dogs and small children are the only people I really get along with....MacDaddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I've been where you are too many times. It never gets any easier to deal with. I think a ride and a cheeseburger sound like a fitting final memory. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 He'll let you know. If he's still enjoying his food and car rides...not time yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Hugs. Lots and lots of hugs. Quote 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...
galgrey Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I can just feel your pain. It's so hard to see their bodies wearing out. I've been through this many times and it's never any easier. Cherish every minute of a life well lived. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 It's what we all dread. Hang in.. love your guy.. give him lots of special treats.. remind him continually how much he is loved.. and pet him as much as you can. It's sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Spoil him rotten. Ice cream goes well with cheeseburgers. So sorry you are approaching this point. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 ((hugs))) Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I know how hard it is. Sending hugs your way. Quote 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 june Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 No words. Just hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 It's so hard. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) it's hard Edited April 24, 2015 by Remolacha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Big hugs to you both. Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 {{{Hugs}}} Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) I am very close to where you are, and I know how much your heart is hurting. Every day I promise Mirage that I will do my best for him. Sending you a Edited April 24, 2015 by PiagetsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I've been there to many times. It hurts like crazy. Hugs to you both. Quote 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 equestrianerd Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm so sorry. We're going through the same thing with Ace, and it is so hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 "Why can't they be like tortoises?" Well put. I've also been there too many times and understand your sadness and wanting to do right by your boy. You will. Eleven+ years together has made a lot of memories. Reminisce together while you share hugs and cheeseburgers. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 How much I feel for you...I went through exactly the same with y adored Ivy-Blue already some years ago, but the memories are fresh. My boy had a perfect appetite until his last day and the progressing impossibility to move his 4 legs at as well 13 years, made us take the saddest decisión. I had him for 12 and a half years, as he entered my life as a puppy....I will never forget him. I wish you strength andmy thoughts are with you... Greetings, Marion Quote -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 It does break your heart. It's so hard wanting to do the best for them, but not necessarily knowing what the "right" thing is, or when. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 You've done and are doing your best for Mac, it does hurt but it is true that "it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all" Sending hugs for you both. Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Just remember--from his perspective, better a day too soon than a day too late. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) 13 years is something to celebrate in it of itself. I hope that he's up for spontaneous car rides to get a burger, ice cream or a pup-a-cino at Starbucks just to celebrate him. Enjoy the time you have left and take lots of photos. What I wouldn't give to have been able to take Grace on car rides like that....we didn't know her end was near. We lost her in a matter of hours at the e-vet and while neither situation is "ideal"....I wish I could have gotten her one last indulgent treat. Just remember--from his perspective, better a day too soon than a day too late. Edited April 24, 2015 by gracegirl Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Lots of hugging, and kissing and cheese burger and ice cream eating. A long and happy life together certainly does not make this part any easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FordRacingRon Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I feel your pain too. My girl will be 12 in a couple of weeks and I have been her daddy-man for over 9 or those. Every week something happens and I say this is fianlly her telling me it's time,,then she bounces back. I know soon the bounce back won't be. Scary thing is she has a tumor on an eyelid that has to come off because it rubs on her eyeball and that means sedation. That could be it because as you have been told,,,well she is 12 years old. fff All we can do is hug and love on them and know in our hearts we gave them the best possible life. Doesn't make it easier for us though,,my allergies are welling up as I type this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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