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I know your pain (((Alice)))

Oh Alice, so sorry you've come to this place in loving QI relationships. Our first Yorkie, at 17, got where he could not see, could not hear, obviously was in pain and was so confused. We struggled trying to make the troubles to go away but finally had to let him go. No. We really didn't let him go. He's waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge. The most terrible and kind act of love for your precious pup is to turn her loose. The longing for your sweet Miss Paisley will always be with you, but you will be knowing that you loved her enough to let her go. Sympathy, tears and understanding, Polly

(((((((((Alice))))))))) (((((((((DH)))))))))))) and the ((((((((((((((furbabies)))))))))

{{{{{Hugs}}}}} Alice, I know how awful it is to come home to find that your dear little QI is in the middle of a seizure. What's even worse is worrying about whether she had one while I was away and couldn't comfort her. The decision you're facing is one of the hardest -- I'm wishing you the strength to be able to make the right choice at the right time.

Alice

You will find the strength. I didn't think that I could but I did. When our Tyler was in pain and whimpered to even do his duty, I knew it was time. The vet came to our home to do what was needed and we held him in our arms as he slipped away. The hardest thing I have ever done in my life, but the best for Tyler. As the vet said afterward, now he is peeing on every tree in heaven. More than two years later and it still hurts. My parents just had to do the same for Molly, his sister.

Hugs and tears of understanding

Steve

I think the time has come to make that tough decision. I hope I have the strength, but I really don't want to come home and find her in pain or in the middle of a seizure. I need some good wishes for strength to get me- and Paisley, through this.

We were there a few years ago with our QI -- Charlie -- an 11 year old German Shepherd. Truly one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made... on one hand... one of the easiest on the other. This is truly the time to make the selfless decision. You will miss her... but you surely would not want to prolong any pain she is having.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} from Michigan

Kate in MI

all my best to you and Miss Paisley. My Razzle is in much the same predicament altho not with the seizures. She is a 15 yo Golden and she is having as much trouble lying down some days as getting back up. Sight and hearing are almost gone. and she um... leaks during the night.

I just don't have the heart to let her go yet.

Kellie

(((Alice))) I know how difficult it is to say goodbye to a cherished pet. But no matter how it hurts, it is the most selfless and kind thing you can do for Paisley to ease her suffering.

Nancy in NS

Alice - I'm so very sorry to read the news about your sweet QI. I know this will be incredibly difficult for you. Wishing you and Miss Paisley comfort, peace, and sweet memories. Take good care.

Patti in Seattle

Oh Alice, I'm so sorry. I think this time is the most difficult of all, with our little non-human companions. It's hard when they die, but this 'do I?/don''t I?/when' time is, I think, far worse. Will definitely be thinking of you and little Miss Paisley. Kirby will miss her too, so a few thoughts for the little man. Take care, . In message , AliceW writes

Miss Paisley is fortunate to have had a kind and caring companion for her life on Earth. I am sure she would thank you in words if she could for all the wonderful memories. Cling to the good memories as you give her this last gift.

It is heartbreaking to come to this point, but so many times we are faced with this decision. I have recently had to let one of my QIs go, and I was devestated. But I would not be without the joy and companionship they bring into my life, and I believe they know we act out of love for them.

My thoughts will be with you and Paisley in the coming days.

((((((HUGS))))))

Take her to the vet!!!

My dog is on daily pain medication for her hip displasia. She's 14. It lets her squat in comfort. We scurried to the vet when she was crying every time she tried to poo.

My friend's dog (German Shepard mix)would leak at night too, but she went to the vet and she takes a medication before bed time that takes care of it. Otherwise, she looks embarrassed when she gets up and realized she leaked. It's similar to the medications they offer humans for overactive bladder.

-georg

It brings tears to my eyes just to think abut that time for my Welsh Terrier Gallagher. My heart goes out to you and your family.

"AliceW" wrote in news:j_ednc_X0_Bn-nfZnZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@comcast.com:

Aw no. You have my thoughts and prayers for the courage & strength to let her go. This is never any easy thing to go through.

Try to think of what makes a dog happy - the ability to play, sleep, walk, eat - I've had to let go of 2 pets in my adult life, and though I grieved in both cases, I consoled myself with the knowledge that I released them from handicaps that wouldn't allow them to enjoy their "doghood".

Musicmaker

Alice-

I'm so, so sorry Miss Paisley has reached this point and it's time to let her go. It's such a difficult and heartbreaking decision to have to make. {{{{Alice, DH, & Kirby}}}}}

Leslie & The Furbabies > Well, many of you know about my sweet Miss Paisley. For those who have not