As I read all of your posts I know that I am facing the same decision. Last March when my sweet Bunkey (My lil friend) was soooo sick and had seizures, I didnt have to choose. I simply chose sooner than in an hour or two,because he was in so much pain. Now I am having to choose the correct time for our "old man" 2-bits. He is a shepard/huskey and a bit over 15yrs. He hears,sees,eats if it tastes good,but his back hips are almost gone. He seemed to not hurt until yesterday,bless him, he cryed for almost 12hrs (here it is Christmas and the vet will be closed until Tuesday). He finally got comfortable late this morning. I know that I have to do this thing,but when I look in his eyes I see him asking me "what has happened to my legs? why can't I get up by myself sometimes?" He still even trys to play with the other dogs,if he is standing. Without 2bits I would not of been able to keep up with my daughter when she was trying to escape the house as a toddle. Without 2bits I would never of gotten the 3 male poodle puppys, that I brought home at the same time,trained. Without 2bits I would not of felt safe in my house at night when my husband was out of town. I am having such a tuff time knowing when it is time.
I so understand how you feel about your baby and hope that you will know in your heart the right moment. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. |