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My Boy RUDY has CHF its terminal

My other Yorkie Rudy is 14 years old and two weeks ago was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He was put on the routine meds etc, but, the vet told me last week that his lungs were better but he will not take any food, bark, or even walk. All he wants to do is lay....My heart is broken...I have been feeding him pureed baby foods three times a day but It isnt getting any better. I need a lot of support right now because I KNOW the inevitable is comin.....We go to the vet again on Mon....I think its time to let my baby go....My heart is broken.....please send your prayers our way.......Rudy and boops mom

I'm so sorry that you are going thru this. I know your heart must be breaking facing this. I wish I could say something to help you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I so sorry to hear about Rudy...that is so sad. Our prayers go out to Rudy and family.

I will keep you and Rudy in my prayers.

I am very sorry that you are going through this. Sending prayers for you and Rudy.

I am so sorry to hear that Rudy is so ill. One of my yorkies went into CHF, and I understand how heartbroken you are. My Kiwi refused baby food too when she was bad. We were able to pull her through for a short while, and she was getting stronger and ate heartily. Try not to give up hope just yet. You are both in my prayers.

Im so sorry this is going on, I cant imagine what you are going through. They leave big paw prints on your heart dont they. Sandy and Chester are sending a big yorkie hug

I'm so sorry. I went through that last May and it's one of the hardest things I've ever dealt with. I will be keeping you in my prayers.

I pray that you have the strength to stand tall at this time. I know you love your pup.. and I have you in my thoughts.

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. Sounds like you know the end is near. Try to spend as much quality time with Rudy as you can. Do any of his favorite things that he can still enjoy.

If there are none anymore . . . then that will help you make your decision.

Prayers for courage and wisdom.

You people are so so wonderful...............the sad part also is that I have to keep a good face on for my nine year old boopster!............These precious babies give us so much.......Thankyou all for your loving thoughts..............Heartbroken......Rudy and Boops Mommy

I am so very sorry you are going through all this. I do know the pain you are feeling. I lost my little Raindrop in Dec. 2010. Sending you lots of love, and prayers. And I pray God will help you through this.

Oh honey, my heart goes out to you and your little one. I'm sharing your tears as I write this.

As hard as it is to let them go, please know in your heart that you are giving the greatest gift of love that you by not letting him suffer.

You have so many wonderful years and he knows how very much you love him.

Hugs from me and Zhoie. XXOOXXOO

I am sorry to hear about Rudy. I lost my pom 2 years ago to CHF and Cushing's. It is such a terrible decision to make but we have to do the best thing for our babies.

I am so sorry to hear poor Rudy is so sick. I am sending prayers to you all. They are so precious and such a wonderful part of our life. It is always so scary when we know we have to be strong for them. My heart goes out to you.

I am so sorry that Rudy is having to go through this. Sending Thoughts & Prayers & Blessings for Rudy. It is the hardest decision ever when the time really comes, but remember that you don't want him to suffer. He knows you Love him with all your heart. HUGS & PRAYERS for Rudy & you!

My heart breaks for you. As the mom of a 15 year old, that decision is the one we dread.

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

-- Unknown

I have gone through it twice. My heart and prayers are with you. I know how painful a decision it is.:(

Below is something I find very comforting. We love our babies so much, and we will do anything to spare them pain. It becomes the ultimate sacrifice if we decide to do what is best for our babies, even though our hearts are broken. I hope you have more days ahead with Rudy feeling better and getting stronger. We understand what you are going through and are here to help you.

Living Love

If you ever love an animal, there are three days in your life you will always remember...

The first is a day, blessed with happiness, when you bring home your young new friend. You may have spent weeks deciding on a breed. You may have asked numerous opinions of many vets, or done long research in finding a breeder. Or, perhaps in a fleeting moment, you may have just chosen that silly looking mutt in a shelter--simple because something in its eyes reached your heart. But when you bring that chosen pet home, and watch it explore, and claim its special place in your hall or front room--and when you feel it brush against you for the first time--it instills a feeling of pure love you will carry with you through the many years to come.

The second day will occur eight or nine or ten years later. It will be a day like any other. Routine and unexceptional. But, for a surprising instant, you will look at your longtime friend and see age where you once saw youth. You will see slow deliberate steps where you once saw energy. And you will see sleep where you once saw activity. So you will begin to adjust your friend's diet--and you may add a pill or two to her food. And you may feel a growing fear deep within yourself, which bodes of a coming emptiness. And you will feel this uneasy feeling, on and off, until the third day finally arrives.

And on this day--if your friend and God have not decided for you, then you will be faced with making a decision of your own--on behalf of your lifelong friend, and with the guidance of your own deepest Spirit. But whichever way your friend eventually leaves you---you will feel as alone as a single star in the dark night.

If you are wise, you will let the tears flow as freely and as often as they must. And if you are typical, you will find that not many in your circle of family or friends will be able to understand your grief, or comfort you.

But if you are true to the love of the pet you cherished through the many joy-filled years, you may find that a soul--a bit smaller in size than your own---seems to walk with you, at times, during the lonely days to come. And at moments when you least expect anything out of the ordinary to happen, you may feel something brush against your leg--very very lightly.

And looking down at the place where your dear, perhaps dearest, friend used to lay---you will remember those three significant days. The memory will most likely be painful, and leave an ache in your heart---As time passes the ache will come and go as it has a life of its own. You will both reject it and embrace it, and it may confuse you. If you reject it, it will depress you. If you embrace it, it will deepen you. Either way, it will still be an ache.

But there will be, I assure you, a fourth day when---along with the memory of your pet---and piercing through the heaviness in your heart---there will come a realization that belongs only to you. It will be as unique and strong as our relationship with each animal we have loved, and lost. This realization takes the form of a Living Love---like the heavenly scent of a rose that remains after the petals have wilted, this Love will remain and grow--and be there for us to remember. It is a love we have earned. It is the legacy our pets leave us when they go. And it is a gift we may keep with us as long as we live. It is a Love which is ours alone. And until we ourselves leave, perhaps to join our Beloved Pets--it is a Love that we will always possess.

-Written by Martin Scot Kosins

Thankyou all again for the lovely lovely thoughts..............Rudy goes to the vet Late morning tomorrow............I will keep you posted as to what happens...........You guys are wonderful..........Rudy and Boops Mommy

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you make a most difficult decision. We all have all been through this and understand the devastation. I too have a very young dog with CHF and I dread the day I will be making that same appointment. I am crying all the way through this post and wish I could be there with you to hold your hand and support your heart. May the prayers of all lift you up and comfort you as you face tomorrow.
Hugs
Jackie

I am so sorry your Rudy is ill. Will keep you and him in my thoughts and prayers.

So very sorry to hear the Rudu is sick. He is in out thoughts and prayers

I am keeping you and Rudy close to my heart in prayer. Dyan