--updated page 48--Rockee's time too?

**Taz_Zoee** · 03-12-2008, 04:01 PM

I have not read this entire thread (which sounds like that might be a good thing). But I just got caught up on this last page.
I am so sorry you guys are having to go through this horrible ordeal so soon after Thunder. I understand Rockee is a little older (from what Val said, since I haven't read all posts). We had to make this difficult decision with our 7 year old Cocker, DJ. Although, to me, the decision was not difficult at all. He was in so much pain and couldn't breathe on his own.
Only you and your family can make this heart wrenching decision. And please know I (as well as many others here) support you with that. Its never easy to come to this conclusion, no matter the age of the dog.
Hugs to you and your family.

**buttercup132** · 03-12-2008, 04:18 PM

Thanks for the support, it means alot to have so many other animal lovers stand by our desicion and understand what were going through.

Also thanks for ignoring the rest of the thread, I didn't want to open another one.

**Freedom** · 03-12-2008, 04:28 PM

Oh Alicia, a few days to be with Rockee, take some photos, visit some places, give some treats, deliver hugs and pets. I've been through this 4 times with my cats and 3 times with dogs growing up. It NEVER gets any easier. In a way I was glad to realize that; I worried at first that once I'd been through it, I'd make the choice too quickly. That has NEVER happened.

I often ask my vets what they would do in the situation, as well. It gives good guidance. Sometimes, I ask re this test or that, it is a good question, not just for THIS type of decision.

My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sandie

**dab_20** · 03-12-2008, 04:37 PM

I'm so very sorry to hear about Rockee. Enjoy these last few days with her. It's always harder for us to decide to let a pet go when we know they're ready. (((hugs)))

**lorn** · 03-12-2008, 04:58 PM

I talked to the Dr for quite a while on the phone, she is the one whom we deal with when thunder passed. She had rockys resuts in front of her.
Anyhow after a long convo with her, she said when it comes down to it, if it were her dog she would let her go while she was happy... Not wait untill she starts to pee uncotrollably in the house and feel guilty.
She says Rock has served her time and now its time to let her go peacefully and before she has any suffering.
Phew, here we go again. I know it may seem like it is quick that we are going on Friday... But One I dont want this prolonged and two, Dr. Merry is only in a couple of times a week, (hence why i had to wait till today to talk to her) and she happens to be there on Friday.... So we will all feel more comftable with her.
Wish us luck we will need it.