Lil lurcher the final chapter

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Well my accident prone, theiving, speedy, bull in a china shop has had her day, the cruciate injury had caused her more discomfort on and off for the last 3 weeks, pain relief had been adjusted and she had been seen by the vet. the knee injury had thickened dramatically in just 2 weeks but we thought we were on top of things as she was still full of running and relaxed and sleeping/eating as normal. yesterday she became three legged lame and clingy and it would not walk off. she had to use the leg briefly to balance herself whilst having a wee and she whipped round to lick the joint when that happened.
she had a restful last night with double dose of tramadol and metacam (her liver was not a concern for one night) the tramadol sedates as well so that meant she was not stressy at the vets when the deed was done. We had a new office/container delivered last week (I work at a vets) and she had no negative associations with that room so I requested we did it in there.
I am upset and teary at the thought I wont see that buzzing live wire running full tilt with a large grin on her face again, she was a dog that enjoyed life in the fast lane and really did live to run, but you know letting her go without pain and with dignity rather than fighting to try and stay one step ahead of the pain to give her days when she would have quality of life surrounded by many more without and in pain was easier than I thought it would be and it is possibly as much of a release for me as for her.
Will miss the loving, sweet Lil dog as she really holds a special place in my heart.
 
Hugs.

This had me in tears as my collie is going down hill with his had and now spinal arthritis. It's a manage him till he says no type of situation. He has started resource guarding against the other dogs and growls when they are near him. It's getting less on these new painkillers but still hasn't fully settled. If it doesn't there isn't much more vet can give him so it will be that choice time.....he isn't three for another six/seven weeks.

Xxx
 
thank you all for your kinds words.

slightlyconfused my advice is don't leave it too long-I feel sad and bereft but (and it is the biggest but) there is also a sense of peace, keeping her going would have been for me not her and I could not have forgiven myself for that.
Lil would have been 8 next month and very much still a young dog mentally-my 2 old dogs (14 and 16) are currently happy just pottering but realistically we will have lost them too by the end of the summer.
 
twiggy2 said:
thank you all for your kinds words.

slightlyconfused my advice is don't leave it too long-I feel sad and bereft but (and it is the biggest but) there is also a sense of peace, keeping her going would have been for me not her and I could not have forgiven myself for that.
Lil would have been 8 next month and very much still a young dog mentally-my 2 old dogs (14 and 16) are currently happy just pottering but realistically we will have lost them too by the end of the summer.
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Thank you. I've said to mum I making it day by day. He is showing little bits of improvement but if that doesn't get improved on then I will make the choice. He is a dog that wouldn't hurt a fly and it would devastate him if he couldn't do he normal things. I won't keep him going for me, he will have a good quality of life doing what he loves or he will go play in the clouds with all the others.
Xx
 
RIP Lil the grinning lurcher. They take such pleasure in running don't they.
Well done you for putting your dog's feelings before your own.
I have a 15 yr old who I watch like a hawk to make sure she is still enjoying life.
 
So sorry, it's an awful decision but I agree, it is almost a relief once it is done and you know they are free from pain.

I must make the decision for my 16 year old terrier very soon. She has good days and bad and the good days make the decision so very hard but I know what needs to done, just praying I have the guts to do it soon for her sake.
 
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again thsnk you to you all for your kind words



I was going to send you a pm cbmcts but thought better of it, your kind offer from over 2yrs ago is still remembered. Thank you
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Was it really that long ago? Considering how worried you were about her then, didn't she do well to have another 2 years! I'm just sorry I never got to meet the lovely Lil. Be kind to yourself for a little while, it's a tough time.
 
So sorry OP

Sadly I'm having to make that decision tomorrow ������ my little terrier had her leg amputated two weeks ago, everything was going fine other then wobbly, however today she's woken up and cannot move any of her legs. Vet has gave her a steroid injection to see if this will help the nerves however I think the best thing we can do is say buy tomorrow at 9am. She's currently getting lots of cuddles and treats xx
 
dingle12 said:
So sorry OP

Sadly I'm having to make that decision tomorrow ������ my little terrier had her leg amputated two weeks ago, everything was going fine other then wobbly, however today she's woken up and cannot move any of her legs. Vet has gave her a steroid injection to see if this will help the nerves however I think the best thing we can do is say buy tomorrow at 9am. She's currently getting lots of cuddles and treats xx
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I will be thinking of you and I bet I am not the only one. <<<hugs>>>
 
cbmcts said:
Was it really that long ago? Considering how worried you were about her then, didn't she do well to have another 2 years! I'm just sorry I never got to meet the lovely Lil. Be kind to yourself for a little while, it's a tough time.
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Yes it was 2 years ago last December, the surgeon that operated on her left the practice a couple of months ago and I have written to him to thank him for the 2 extra years of running he gave her, he under estimates his skill and ability, he was very fond of her too as running dogs hold a special place with him. I owe him a lot.
 
What a thread - both sad and uplifting at the same time. I'm typing this with my beloved Daisy asleep glued to my right leg and darling Fred pretty much on top of her . . . I know the day will come when I have to say goodbye to both of them, and the thought fills me with dread . . . but I hope I have the courage to do it as soon as necessary, just like you have both done - it's the kindest thing we can do for our furry friends, large or small. Sleep well both pups . . . and massive, great big hugs to both of you.

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dingle I am thinking of you.

I have to face work tomorrow and my Lil had been coming there with me at least twice per week every week for the last 7 years so clients will be asking where she is for months, and obviously all the other staff will be missing her too especially as they never got to say good bye. Will be happy and sad all at once as she was such a happy and friendly dog and accepted everyone but was still very loyal.

Tears tomorrow I think, they spring to my eyes when I remember I do not have to fit her into my every day but there are no regrets to my decision any other route would have caused her to spend time in terrible pain. I hope your decision gives you the same peace.
 
Today has been so hard, but I agree we gave everything a go she wasn't insured but we used all our savings on her to give her a chance. Everything happend so sudden as she had been doing well on 3 legs. I agree better to let them go as we would of only been doing it for ourself. Just have to wait a week then she will be back home &#55357;&#56468;&#55357;&#56874;
 
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