UPDATE In Dog Memorial - I am back - with very sad news...

[Reachoutrescue]

I just wanted to update everybody real quick on Scruff.

He is doing okay...still fighting to be with us. He fell a couple of times today. It broke my heart. He still has spunk and a great appetite. On days he is not so hungry, he pleases me by taking enough food for his meds and to fill his swollen belly.

Scruff gets Reiki once a week and it really does seem to help. We know our time is limited with him...so right now we are just loving him.

Thank you all so much for caring about our boy. I will update again in a few days.

[chocolatepuppy]

Thanks for keeping us updated. Good to hear the Reiki is helping. Enjoy every precious moment he is with you. {hugs}

[GoldenLover]

Praying for you and poor Scruff

[Reachoutrescue]

Thank you everybody.

Today has been a rough day for our boy. He is not doing well. This is just tearing my heart out.

I know the time is approaching, I feel he is giving us signs....

Dave and I will be talking about this tomorrow and making a decision, as I don't know if he will bounce back from this bad spell. He usually does, but he has never been this down before. It is really hard for him to get up....he has no muscle left. Piglet continues to check on him - going up to him and nuzzling him, licking him, and nibbling him.

Everybody says we will know when it is time.....but I just don't know, as he still goes outside, eats, chews bones, and barks....though his bark does sound much weaker. He is so attentive though....

I just don't know.

[CountryWolf07]

How is Scruff today?

[dukedogsmom]

Imso very sorry to learn of Scruff being sick. Just cherish every moment because time is a gift. And give Scruff plenty of love from me. You will know when its time and its pretty much impossible not to feel guilt. Just know you've done your best and that Scruff knows he's well loved. We're all here for you.

[Reachoutrescue]

Scruff is not doing any better. He continues to eat and drink, but has little energy to get up on his own. He tries, but seems to rush it. If we tell him go go slow, he seems to understand and take his time. He is very comfortable on his dog bed and will get up when he can. He still goes outside and like I said, he is still eating and drinking....even chewing his bones. He did try to play with Butch today.....

Thank you everybody for the nice comments and prayers...but sadly, they are not working on our boy.