Thank you all!
I have had to put down three dogs in the past and each time I feel that I waited too long. In hindsight I feel like I was being very selfish making them suffer because I couldn't let go. I'm just so confused, plus I have dh to worry about. Ivan is his dog - or at least we said he was his dog when we got him. We are in a gray area between too soon and not soon enough! I really would like your opinions. I know it is ultimately up to us but what would you do?
It just hurts to see that big ol giant heap of fur just laying around or to look for him only to find him as far away from the little ones as he can get. I know Skeeter can annoy him to no end but he has always enjoyed it.
The other night during last call Ivan spotted a rabbit in the fenced-in back yard and took out after it. The rabbit was so frazzled it ran all over the yard but never thought to go under the fence. Ivan was right behind him the whole time. A few years ago he would have caught him but all the sudden turns really slowed him down and he paid for it later. Every time he got up for the next couple of days he would let out a yelp. It just sends chills down my spine and tears to my eyes when I hear that. My God he is only eight years old! |