Our Cassie Dog

[aTailOf2Kitties]

I went through a lot with my 15 year old Elkhound mix before leading her across the bridge. She was on joint medicine for her old bones. PPA for incontinance, and a host of other meds. Finally got her body back working, but then her mind went senile. Anipryl did the trick for a few years but then her body started failing again. I knew it was time to let her go when I came home from work and she was laying in the exact same spot she was in when I left, and had soiled herself. I carried her down the stairs and outside like I had been doing for ages, and sat her down in the grass. She just slumped to the ground and said "I can't do it anymore" with her age-clouded eyes and soiled herself again. She wasn't in pain, but her body was clearly worn out. I knew what I had to do. That was 5 years ago and I still miss her every day.

Your Cassie is asking for your help, and a heart-to-heart between your family, Cassie and your veterinarian will help you make the right decision. If you do decide to lead her across the bridge, just rely on memories of the good times you have had together to get you through. If that fails you have your friends here at PT if you need a shoulder to lean (or cry) on.

Prayers coming for your Cassie!

[boomersooner]

Thank you for all of your kind words....I think, too, her little body is just worn out....She won't even let me help her stand.....I fed her some steak, and she wolfed that down....She can't lift her head to drink so I spent about 10 minutes giving her water with a med. dropper, two teaspoons at a time.....In my head, I know the time has come. My family and I have talked, and a decision will be made after I talk to the vet tomorrow.....I know we have had her much longer than we expected to, so anytime after that had definately been a bonus.....She is a very sweet dog, but I think the time is here...or that's the way I feel right now......Thanks again for all of your sweet and kind words and thoughts....I really, really appreciate them...

[Seravieve]

Awww this is soo sad. I have a soft spot for Dals (as posted before) and this just breaks my heart. Sounds similar to what happened to my Pepper before we had to send her off to the RB.

(((((((Hugs to all of you))))))

[Daisy and Delilah]

I am so sorry to hear this. It's the worst feeling in the world. I know you're making the right decisions. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Cassie and your family. Please give her a gentle kiss from me.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}