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My full sympathies and condolences to you James, but there comes a time in any pets life where sometimes you have to make a difficult and heart breaking decision. 17 is a damn good age for a dog, very respectable and a good innings.


If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end,
And hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree,
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you,
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
Author Unknown

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James so sorry to hear this and give her a big love from me. The time will come when you feel its right and that she has suffered enough and your love for her after 17 years will make you strong. I have been in your place now and its so hard and it gets harder I will not lie but even though it broke my heart, I did feel it was the right thing and still do. Whatever you choose my thought are with you.

My thoughts r with you, I am dreadin the time I hav to make this sort of decision. I know u will do what is right, give her some fuss from me xx

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she went back for another injection and is now on some anti inflamatory pills ...she seems fine now! eating fine, nice and active and no sickness. the vets diagnosis was a infection of the bile duct in the liver? could possibly be linked to her weight so she is back on the vets diet food..lol

i think my comment about my family was maybe a bit harsh. i have sat down with them and explained its not that i wouldnt accept that it would be unfair to keep her alive for my benefit its just that while she is making good progress a couple of hundred quid to me is nothing for the 17 years of loyal companionship she has given me. They explained that what they meant was that if the vets bills were to start running into hundreds a month to keep her alive then they wouldnt be able to afford to do that and i think they thought i meant i would never put her down...ever!..oh well she seems to have improved massivley so im not going to think about what will happen if she gets sick again, theres no point at the moment.

and thanks again for all the nice replies

thats absolutely fab news!!!! Im so very happy for u xx

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This is great news, I am so glad for you both xx Chrisy

Glad to hear shes doing good! Well done!

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Glad to hear she's doing better!

As for the end - you'll know when it's time. *Hugs* May your time together be happy and calm, however long it may be!

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