Hobo

[Karen]

I know it is a cliche, but when the time comes, you will know, I promise. Give him a kiss on the noggin from me, okay?

[happylabs]

Oh Hobo is a handsome boy. I can relate to your situation completely. My Casey is 13. She is completely deaf but her other senses seem to be working fine. Recently she has been having difficulty going up and down steps and sometimes she fights me on going back up the steps when we go out for our walks. She still wakes up perky in the morning but moves slow on her walks and spends a lot of her time on "her" couch. I say it is her couch because she spends more time on it than anyone else.

I agree with Karen. You will know when it is time. Oh my gosh I have been thinking about it a lot with Casey and it is so difficult. Just make sure he is comfortable and treat him like a king. Keep us posted and send me a private message if you would like to chat about him. I have been through this with two other dogs and a cat but it never gets any easier. My thoughts are with you.

[Asiel]

Hello, new here but the picture of your Hobo reminded me of another 14 yr.old dog that I know. You don't say how old Hobo is but if he is eating well, drinking , not in any pain and is content to be by your side then maybe his time isn't here yet. The 14 yr old I'm thinking of has had a stroke, is deaf, mostly blind and also has canine dementia. She needs a ramp to go up and down short stairs but she never has accidents, loves a few very short daily walks, loves to swim and passed the vet check with flying colours. I would say to go with the flow - your dog willet you know.

[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!