It's been way to long since I've had the chance to get on to pet talk and post, life got a bit crazy, but last week I was reminded that life is way to short so you need to enjoy the time you've got with your friends both furry and human.
Last Sunday, my oldest dog Bear couldn't stand, even with my helping him up he'd just fall over. The vet tried steriods, etc. thinking it was a nerve issue, but basically told me if that didn't work, then it was time to let him go. Wednesday I made the difficult decision to send him to the bridge. It was the hardest decision I'd ever made, because he was fine otherwise, his back legs just finally gave out, and when he whined because he was frustrate he couldn't get to the water dish I knew I had to listen to the vets and it was time. I was able to spend the day sitting on the floor with him. He had a bully stick, all the treats he could eat, and lots of canned food. A friend came with me to the vets, and brought him frosty paws, which even after he was given the ace, he licked clean....nothing could stop that dogs appetite He went peacefully with his head in my hand until the end.
For the first time in a long while you can actually run and jump and play Bear, enjoy the Bridge......
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