My best and most loyal friend is dying ......

Cajungator26 · #1 05-31-2007, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Payson Dave

I can feel your sorrow....I had a Golden named Mika that I had from the time she was a puppy until I had to put her down at the beginning of her 14th year. It was real hard...Remember the life not the loss of it
Dave

Nug was 14 too.

This reminds me of Richi's post... (for those that didn't get a chance to read it.)

http://www.derbytrail.com/forums/sho...ghlight=Nugget

Linny · #2 05-31-2007, 10:29 AM

What a terrible time it is for your family. When I was a child my family had "Mikey" a golden/collie cross. He was a protector, a friend, a family member. When I was little, I called him "Mugadoo."
He was so important to me that on my first day of kindergarten my mom got a call from my teacher asking why I kept calling out "where's mugadoo??!" I guess I assumed that I'd be able to take him to school with me. He'd gone everywher else.
My firend with 3 little kids has a golden named Copper who is a mugadoo-clone.

I'm sure that you will do right by Shadow as he has done right by you for all these years. Having been there, my heart breaks for you and your family.

ddthetide · #3 05-31-2007, 10:40 AM

brian's right doc, he'll let you know. hug him and kiss him and love him while you still have him.

we just went through this first week in april with our cat, Callie.
her mind was still good but her kidneys were failing and her legs were failing.
the house is still empty.

Seattleallstar · #4 05-31-2007, 10:48 AM

doc hope u get through this ok, I remember a few months ago when my doggie was sick I thought it was it, but the ol girl is still alive and kickin. I know im fortunate everyday my doggie is alive

lemondropkid1 · #5 05-31-2007, 10:54 AM

Like everyone else has said, he will let you know. And no, it isn't cruel to hold on if life is comfortable from his perspective.

I truly feel your pain, as I just went through this 2 weeks ago with one of my dogs. He ruptured a disk, it compressed his spinal cord, and he was paralyzed when I found him. He and I both knew it was the end. It was the hardest thing to do, but at the same time the easiest.

My thoughts and sympathies are with you in this difficult time.

Suffolk Shippers · #6 05-31-2007, 11:05 AM

It sounds to me that Shadow has been a loyal solider for you over the years. I'd think of it this way, he's been there for you and yours all these years and he needs you guys now more than ever.

That's the best you can do for him for all his years of getting you through day by day, and I trust he will tell you when he has had enough. Savior the days and cherish the memories which will last forever.