Spare thoughts for Nanook please (update page 4)

[lv4dogs]

He looks very healthy and happy. Its no fun getting old is it nanook?

Yes he is happy and pretty healthy considering all his problems but "don't judge a book by it's cover" & "looks can be decieving" are well used quotes for a reason. Now I know why.
Thanks for the thoughts!

[caseysmom]

This is true and from my experience with my RB gigi (kitty) they can hide their illnesses very well.

Its no fun but unfortunately its part of being a parent to a fur baby.

[Vela]

I'm so sorry it's coming down to "that time". The time we ALL dread as pet owners. I have been asked " Why do you do that to yourself? You know they will die long before you so why even get them in the first place, then you save yourself the heartache." I have told them that the pure and honest love you get from your animals makes it worth the heartache. Look at all the long, or not so long in some cases, years of love, devotion, companionship, laughter, tears, memories we have and cherish of our beloved companions. It would not hurt so much if we have no loved so well and be loved so well in return. Yes it's hard to lose them, I dread the day one of mine goes, I know they will take part of my heart with them. But I also have all the joy they have given me so I hope that will see me through, as I hope it sees you through the coming hard times. We will be here for you and I wish many prayers and thoughts to Nanook, and you, that he will be as happy as possible until "that time" and that when it comes it will be peaceful. Hugs to you for what you have to deal with.

[Jadapit]

Of course you and that beautiful boy will be in my thoughts. I know how hard this must be on you. (((HUGS)))

[Kfamr]

Sue, Nanook has always had a very special place in my heart. Ever since you've started posting there's just been something about that boy that makes me melt. I'm not sure what it is. I'm guessing it's my weakness for older dogs, and how I feel the same you do with him as I do with my Simba.

Dogs are truely something special. I do hope you both have many more years together. He always looks so lively and healthy in his pictures, but I know aging has got to be bringing him down. You've done an awesome job with him.

{HUGS} to you both.

[elizabethann]

Poor little Nanook. He sure is mighty handsome. But please don't be upset. He may still have a few more years on him. He's just getting to be little slow and his bones are aching just like old people. But in his heart, he is still a young pup.

I am sending positive vibes to Nanook right now.

[.sarah]

Oh Sue, you have me in tears here. I know how much this boy means to you. In the few months that I've been a member here, I have grown to "know" and love quite a few animals, but Nanook is certainly one that I love more than most. There's something about his expressions and the way you write about him that make him seem like such an amazing friend.

I hope things start to look up from here. If not you know that you have been a good owner and friend to him and that's more than he could ever ask for. 15 1/2 is so old for any dog, especially a large dog! You must be a wonderful doggie mom for him to live that long, and he must love it with you to stick around!

[zoomer]

It's too bad dogs can't live as long as us

Prayers and Thoughts for Nanook.

((HUGS))

[k9krazee]

Aww, I'm glad the Nooker Bean is feeling a bit better!! I can't wait to see new pictures of him ((((((((Hugs)))))) for you and the ol' man