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think i may have to make a very hard decision soon. My gorgeous old lurcher Honey has had a lump on her side for some time, removal was not an option as she nearly died when she was a young dog as she really does not do anesthetic , She has been my constant friend for 15 yrs and i have been through some pretty rough times, she has always been there.
I just want to do the best i can for her and keep her safe and pain free. I promised her i would not let her lose her dignity or suffer. My partner is away fighting in Afganistan so its a hard decision to make on your own.
Some hugs for my Honey Bun would not go amiss.
 
I'm so sorry that you have to make this decision
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*huge hugs* to both you and Honey xx
 
Oh Partoow
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Im so sorry :*(

I lost my beautiful 14 year old rottweiler lady in June last year to cancer
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It was extremely advanced before the vets even found it and she was PTS under an anesthetic
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Its so horrible when theyre your friends
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Vibes and hugs for both of you
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Its not what you need when your OH is away also
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Poor you. I had to make a similar decision a few months ago and found this forum hugely supportive.

Better a month too soon than a day too late.
 
So sorry to hear this, don't look at it as a sad thing, its your way of showing her the highest form of love, respect and friendship by letting her go. Jen x
 
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Better a month too soon than a day too late.

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I haven't heard that expression before but that sums up my thoughts, as I do feel I let my last dog soldier on too long for my benefit, not hers, as I couldn't say goodbye. It makes it easier to deal with when your dog has had a long and happy life and gone out peacefully on a high.

They leave such a gap in your life. I vowed I'd never have another dog, but now have 2 more, I couldn't be without them!

Wishing you strength, peace and sound judgement in your difficult circumstance.
 
My heart is going out to you as that is an awful situation with your Oh being away and the associated worry that must bring. If it is any consolation making the decision at the right time and I do believe you will know it, we found easy. I discussed it before my husband went to Iraq ( just in case) and thankfully I didn't have to make the decision. A year later we did and hand on heart it was one of the best decisions we have made. You will know. It will hurt like hell but do take comfort that a dog doesn't live for 15 years unless it has been cherished and loved. Massive hugs.
 
So sorry to read this, I dread the day I have to say good bye to my 'Spangles'
I know you will make the right decision ,she will not know.With my last one I prepared the grave and booked the vet to come to the stables ,to my dog it was just another day where he loved, the vet was brilliant and because the grave was ready it made it easier.
My thoughts are with you ,if only someone would be as kind to us.
 
I have had a very mixed emotions day. My vet who is great has given her a pain killer and it looks like she is running a bit of an infection so she has antibiotics too. I know this is only for the short term but We are giving her some more time as she still wants to be interested in the world and while she still fights i will fight for her. The worst kind of news for her daughter that my mum has is that she had an exray today that has found a lump on her lung so it looks like we are going to lose both of them.
We are both so upset as we have just lost my 18yr old cat too!
Thank you all so much for your kind words and thoughts it really has made a difference.
Thank you xxxx
 
So sad, but's unfortunately it's what we have to do to be kindest sometimes.

I have lost 2 horses and my lurcher within the last 6 months and have found everyone on this forum a great support.
 
Its so hard because its so upsetting for you, the only thing is to think about her and in the end it is the positive thing for her when the time is right. which doesnt help you at all but does her if you see what I mean.

you have given her the best life and a long life and if she does go she will go knowing how much she is loved. what more can you do than that?

a writer once said that the reason dogs dont live longer is that people would not be able to bear the loss and live on if they did, that hits the mark exactly I think.

best wishes and hugs....
 
My heart goes out to you. I had to make this awful decision just over a year ago. My Cairn Terrier (Lucy) was 16yrs old, I had had her since a pup and she had been the one constant in my life for all of that time. During that time I had lost both parents and a long term relationship ended. She was my little rock. Losing her broke my heart, but she was suffering and I knew it was time. You also will know when the time is right. You are very brave. Best wishes to you at this very difficult time.
 
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