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Originally Posted by chattiesmom Kerri, I am so sorry to hear about your aging friend. Sounds like Flossie is a grreat one. When I asked that same question to my vet concerning my first yorkie (she had a terminal brain condition) his answer was always -- Laciebug will tell you when it's time. Just listen with your heart and you will know.
I am in tears..... for you and for my long ago lost Lacie.
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Gosh this is so true. I had to put my Cocker Tanner, down a year ago next month. It was so hard. Like you I said I was going to do it and couldn't. I kept thinking I would find that he died in his sleep. He did smell so bad, like he was rotting from the inside out. His skin was peeling off of him. Then one night he got up out of his bed and just stood there. I thought he was going to die right there. He couldn't move and he was wobbling. I knew it was time. So I told him I loved him soo much and said it would be all better tomorrow. My husband took me and Tanner to the vet and it was time to say good bye. Of course Tanner suddenly showed more spirit and movement when he got there but the nurse said don't let it fool you. It's just because he was in a new environment. I have never had to put an animal to sleep. My mother did that when I was a kid. This was so hard. Talk about guilt!! I cried about it for days, but then soon realized it was for the best. He wasn't suffering anymore and he had given me a great 14 years!! I got Starsky a month after that which has helped tremendously get over the guilt. Starsky is so full of love and life. I know this will be very difficult for you. Just know she'll be in a better place. And she'll love you for it. Maybe since spring is around the corner you can plant something in rememberance of her. I'll keep you in my prayers when you have to make this big decision.