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Originally Posted by Marhcarter  Putting down my 13 year old lab mix humane society rescue almost 10 years ago was the hardest thing I have ever done. We got him at 9 weeks, also. He is buried in the backyard and I can't fathom selling this house ever because of that. It took us 5 years to get another dog and we went tiny this time so we wouldn't compare. OMG, I am more attached to Huey than I was to Homer-dog. Homer was in so much pain from arthritis (because we were terrible parents and let him get fat) that he could no longer get up and down the 5 steps to go outside to potty unless I juiced him with a steroid injection every few weeks. When he quit eating and went from 90lbs to 65, we knew it was time. I still cry thinking about it, so I know how hard it is when you finally reach that line in the sand and have to do something about it. Prayers for your little poodle to enjoy what time she has left, and you to enjoy it with her. |
Thirteen years is a long life for a lab, so I think you did a pretty good job.
And that's really all that any of us can do, is the best we can. It's such a hard choice though. (((Hugs)))
At the moment I can tell Miss Peaches is doing quite well, as she is getting a little obstinate about all these eye washes.
I hated it when she was compliant enough to let me do it without putting up a fight for the muzzle!
Diana and the Scoobster