Hobo

[Daisy and Delilah]

This is the hardest decision I have ever had to make, more than once. I am so sorry to hear what you're going through. My thoughts and prayers are going out to all of you. I hope you will get a "sign" when the time comes.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Hobo is a beautiful boy. His face is as sweet as can be. There's alot of love in those eyes.

[delidog]

Thank You ALL!!
Blue,Karen,HappyLabs,Asiel and Daisy and Delilah..
Your Thoughts and Kind Words are Priceless! I Let Hobo know your thoughts,and Head Scritchies...
It is comforting to hear that others' have the Same Challenges....Though I know it goes on every day,it is harder when it is your own...
I forgot to say,Hobo is 13 or 14....He was in a Rescue Facility for 4 Years before I adopted him...He was found as a Full Grown Dog when They got him...They estimated he was 7 ish when I got him in 2003..They are a Great Facility in Miami
He nibbles his food,so I put a piece of turkey or chicken or something in it to entice him...he has lost 20lbs...he was 48 to 50lbs. from the day I got him...
Yes,Many trips to the vet...Much Bloodwork done...Vet says,Insides of a 7 year Old (Kidneys,Liver,Etc) Outside of an Old Dog...My Vet doesn't want to Poke and Prod Unnecessarily...I Agree...
Like You Said..I Just want to Keep Him Comfortable....
I will keep you updated...THANK YOU ALL AGAIN!!!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Sorry to hear Hobo is having a hard time...I remember when you adopted him. He was and still is such a handsome boy! He is blessed to have known such a good home the last 6 years with Joey and Deli as his buddies. I know the decision won't be an easy one, but he will let you know.

Hugs and treats to all the kids.

[delidog]

Amy,Ralph & All Your Furkids,
Hobo and I Thank You for your kind words....
I am just trying to keep him comfortable at this point...
One Day at a Time as the saying goes....
Again,Thank You!

[lizbud]

How is Hobo doing? He certainly is a handsome fella. I hope he is doing
well, with more good days than bad.

[delidog]

Hi Lizbd,
Hobo is having some good days,and some bad....
we ran blood 2 weeks ago....again...Nothing Wrong...That is major...low thyroid..easy fix,shouldn't do what is happening to him...the wooziness,lack of Balance,etc.
We x-rayed his sides and abdomen on Friday,as he did not urinate for 43 hours..never mind poo..Nothing Wrong...No Arthritis,Liver,Kidneys,Spleen,Abdoman...All Normal....That is making my Vet think he might have a brain tumor...Clinically My Vet can't find anything wrong with him....that will make him this bad...He has Essentially Stopped Eating...I take him to Burger King,he will not eat a hamberger or chicken sandwhich...
We just got back from evening walk....It is So Sad...if pavement is uneven,he trips and sometimes falls....I am at a Very Difficult Point....

I THANK YOU ALL For Your Thoughts and Prayers...Hobo Is Grateful..
Hobo Is Such a Good Boy!!!

[4 Dog Mother]

Oh, Michelle, I can hardly believe your news about Hobo. Sometimes I forget that not only are my dogs getting older but others as well. What a sweetie you have - I remember him so well from our visit with you. I have wished we could have made it again - but a trip to Florida is not in our future any time soon much to our dismay. Carl would especially like to come back and see friends that remained in the area instead of moving back to Ohio.

Our Jack is now 11 or 12. He too is acting older an is very thin also. Although he eats - it just doesn't seem to be adding any weight to him. We found out about a year ago that he has a tumor on his kidney. Surgery will kill him and so we are just letting him tell us when he is ready. He doesn't see or hear well and he is taking a med for dementia because sometimes he does go in the house - it seems like he doesn't know where he is because the door will be open right in front of him and he still stands there and goes by the door. There is only one step to get into the house but sometimes he has trouble making it.

I think you will know when it is time. Hobo will let you know when his life has more bad days than good and he no longer feels good enough to go on. It is hard to let them go.