Decision is made for tomorrow :( Woody has given me the signs that I needed to see and feel

[Marianne *OZZY & ZOEY]

This is the hardest thing I have had to do...New Jersey Doodles will know my "Doodlenot" Woody.  He would go to the doodle romps he is a golden lab mix just missing the poodle but, we did not want to leave him out..  He is now 16 and a half.  His health is failing fast.  In July our vet told us maybe 3 months if we were lucky and then he lives on morphine because of the pain.  He pants all the time, he is now walking and limping on every leg.  He is full of tumors not sure if they are cancer or not.  Now he is falling as he walks he seems happy but, yesterday when I threw his ball he only wanted to go catch one time. (If you know Woody you would know why this upsets me).  People tell me the dog will let me know when it is time. To watch this dog in pain and the struggle to walk is killing me. HELP I don't know what to do.  I would just like to hear from anyone that has had to make this terrible call.  

[Jean, Rylee and Cooper]

Marianne I am so sorry about Woody.  It is a very hard decision. One which we had to make 3 years ago with our German Shepard.  His hips were so bad and he couldn't control his bodily functions any longer.  The vet said its time and my DH brought him to the vet. My DH  said that Toby just kissed his face as if to tell him it was ok and it was time. You will know when. 

Again I am so sorry.

[Sheila & Finnley]

Marianne, I am so sorry for your pain. It is a very hard decision, and I am sure you will do the right thing for your family, AND for Woody. I had to make that decision almost 5 years ago. It is still sad to think about. I knew that with Beasley, (my 13 year old Irish Wolfhound mix), that I didn't want to see her go through again, what she had gone through in the wee hours of the morning, on the day that was her last. That was heartbreaking. They know we love them, and they just keep on trying for us. You will know when the time is right for Woody, and for you.

Love , and prayer's to your family. 

 

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

This is the hardest decision ever but it is good that we are able to make it and not let our pets suffer.  It sounds from what you say here that this time is near for Woody.  Only you can make this call and you will know when the time is right.  I wish you strength in this and that you will have peace of mind in your decision whenever the time comes.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I don't think there is an easy answer but a dog being in constant pain with no chance of improvement would be enough for me. I am so sorry to hear this Marianne.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Thinking of you as you make this difficult decision.

[Sue & Lily Grace]

God bless you. My prayers are with you.

[Adrianne Matzkin]

Marianne - this is Woody with 2 tennis balls in his mouth at once! That made him the happiest!! If that is not his life now....

I know how you are feeling! I have been there and dread that one day I will be there once again. 

I am sending you hugs!! I know just how much you and Carl love him!!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

This is so sad when it comes time but we have always know that if our dogs could talk - they would tell us not to let them suffer.  When the quality of life is gone, when there is too much pain - it is time to set them free.  When it is time I believe that you will know.  Hugs and prayers to you!!! 

[Margaret & Pebbles]

I'm so sorry, so many of us have had to do this, and it's so tough.  My last dog I had to put down was just shy of 16.  She grieved with me through my husbands death, and I told her than she better not ever leave me.She was 9 years old at the time.  Well, I should have put her down a few months before I actually did.  I could see the deteriation, but I was too chicken to call the vet.  One evening I was holding her and she looked at me with those big cocker spaniel eyes, and I knew it was time.  I was keeping her going for me, not thinking about how miserable her days were.  I did have a friend drive me to the vet, I knew I wouldn't be able to drive home.  I put my head down on the table, and she rested her head on my cheek.  She went so peacefully, and I have tears flowing now just writing this, and it's been 5 years.  Sending you hugs.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I'm so sorry Marianne.  I have made this decision with three previous dogs and it broke my heart every time.  With my Lab we made the decision when he could no longer stand up on his own, so he was soiling himself and for him that was unthinkable.  For  our Golden and our Dalmatian it was when they were in pain that was no longer manageable....I never wanted them to suffer.  All of our dogs lived long and healthy lives and I always tried to focus on that.  It 's just a very sad time....sending hugs.  We're all here for you.