Clare Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I also can't add anything as people have put it much better than I could but wanted to send you and Oli tons of love and :GroupHug:s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mop Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 i am going though the same with 2 of my dogs so understand what you are going through, we want to do what is best for them, that can be so difficult at times. It doesn't get any easier with each dog, in fact I think it gets harder. Take one day at a time, enjoy what Ollie can give you, some days it will be more than others, so that you have lots of happy memories for the future. Words can be so inadequate at times, there are lots of people here who are supporting you and understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greys mum Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 No words of wisdom but loads of from me and mine. Enjoy the time you have left and take plenty of pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 nothing to add to the good advice given. Dont be hard on yourself,you love him and will do whats best for him. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 massive hugs xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tempest Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Thanks guys - your good thoughts are all muchly appreciated He seems a bit brighter today so that's good too - I think it really is a case of just taking things a step at the time and not freaking myself out by looking too much into the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenOldie Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 My 14 yr. old lab. had 2 little episodes a week ago, both during the night with some head tilting, slight disorientation and unable to stand. On both occasions he had recovered within a couple of hours and so far there have been no further episodes, however, he has slowed down a lot in the past few months and I know he is on borrowed time but his heart is very strong (much to my vets astonishment!) and his will is even stronger. He is very happy, enjoys a little potter out every morning, follows me round the house and is very reponsive to visiting family/friends/dogs etc. He has a spark of life about him, slowly dimming but still there, and will be loved hugely until the spark has gone.My lovely old GSD foster went this year, surrounded by love, and had a peaceful dignified end. As you say, it never gets easier, often harder, but do take each day as it comes, your dog is clearly so well loved and cared for and you will know when the time is right to let him go. Best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reds Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Lots and lots of for you Jules. Ollie is a total star, hope the drinking and hunger reduce soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Jules, for both you and Ollie From what you've said, if he is still happy to go for a walk, eating ok etc., then that sounds like a good sign to me, but you're the one that knows him and I'm sure you will know when it is time, even if you don't feel like you will. I worried that I wouldn't know with Sweetie, but I did when it came to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Jules, I can only send Take each day as it comes and make the most of every moment with the gorgous Ollie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly1712 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Thinking of you and Ollie Glad that he's been a bit better today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyfudge Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Sending you lots of hugs. I'm going through this with my boy Rusty at the moment, its been made worse by suddenly losing our girl Fudge recently. I'm constantly watching Rusty to make sure he's not suffering, it breaks my heart when he bumps into things or like you said, his legs slide in different directions when he is standing up. He seemed to have a really bad week last week but this week he seems a lot happier (Im wondering if the heat was getting to him). Ive got to let myself take each day as it comes and stop worrying about him, he can be a sensitive soul and Im sure he will pick up on my moods. Hope you have many more happy times together, he's very lucky to have such a caring 'mum' x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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