What an incredible life your little Deever has had, so far! Keeping, you, your husband and Deever in my thoughts and prayers. Your vet was right, when it's time Deever will tell you - listen with your heart. But I do pray for your sake that he falls asleep peacefully and crosses the rainbow bridge. Perhaps if you tell him that you and hubby will be ok he will let go.
When I was caring for my first Yorkie, Laciebug who had a terminal illness, each time I would take her to the vet I'd ask if "it was time". His reply was always the same - Listen to Laciebug and she will tell you when it's time. He was sssooo right in a very sad way. There came a time when I let Lacie out she would try to wander off and always I would go and fetch her home. I should have "listened to her". Hubby and I were gone for a couple of days on a business trip and my semi-adult children were in charge. The younger son was still recovering from a shattered femor, but was somewhat mobile let Lacie out and she took off. The oldest son and my daughter searched for her, but she had disappeared in the woods by our home. Sadly, they never found her. That was over 10 years ago, and I still look for my Lacie.
Our 15 year old boxer, Boo, let us know and we had to make the heart wrenching decision to have the vet make one final sad housecall.
Hugs and prayers and comforting thoughts to you and your husband during this difficult time. |