[(JD)]

<font color="darkblue">...that God will take my dog "in his sleep" so I don't have to put him down.
Thanks guys.

[biplol]

Okkk Sky, I will ~hugs to you and to him hon~

[TYMBERWOLV]

I can do better than that I pray that God Gives a Restoration od Health and Longevity

By his stripes thou shalt be healed


Tymber

[bebop]

sky I didn't know he was getting bad again hon but I will pray for him and you!

[SeptemberMorn]

Is he getting bad again? He's in my prayers and so are you.

[EJ711]

Hi Sky,

Praying for your puppy and you!

Have you thought of telling him/her that he/she can let go now, and go home to pet heaven? He/she may be trying to hang on for you.

I've heard this works with people.

Hugs,

EJ

[radio_flyer]

keeping you and your dog in my prayers....

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[(JD)]

Yes, he's had seizures almost nightly (and maybe nightly but I'm sound asleep? I have heard him hitting the bedroom furniture now I know why.

Today, he is just normal...rolling in grass, begging treats. But he pants all the time, and he can't eat more than a few ounces of food every few hours as his stomach is wrapped by fat tumors...I suspect they're around his lungs also.

He's been the bestest dog! It would only be fair for God to let him go without a traumatic suffering.

but today.. he seems to be enduring.

T says to allow him (it) to take it's course...

[nothemama8]

Sky remember Dog spelled backward is God, he is in good hands

[moodyblu]

That's too bad. I always feel that animals are so special in Gods sight.
We lost our cat of 16 years a few months ago. Got so used to her around...there was a big void to fill.
Animals give us so much happiness. I pray that God will give you comfort and help your sick pet...heal or sleep peaceful.
m.b.

[(JD)]

He had a good day today.

[flapjack]

i lost my dog of 12 years about a year ago, i know how bad it can feel, but just rejoice that he/she had a good life with you, and a happy one.

and getting another dog immediatly after does help.
it helped all of us cope with the loss of our older dog, i know most people say it doesnt help, but it really does.

your dog is lucky to have someone there with him/her in his/her time of need.

[(JD)]

Thank you flapjack. Yes, I think the only thing that fills the void is another pet. My T insists I need another service dog. The organization that I've been on the list with for 4 years just contacted me to see if I want to stay on the list. I was supposed to be at the top, since I've already had a dog...

He's not having such a good day today, but the weather is beautiful and he keeps going outside to lay in the sun (a black dog!!! )

TC

[SeptemberMorn]

Sometimes the sun is the only thing that warms up creaky, old bones. I know.

Oh, Sky, I'm so sorry about your dog's health. It sounds as if he's having many more good days than bad right now and that's good.

We love our pets so much. It's so hard on us then they are suffering.

I hope he has many more good days. He is so lucky to have you there to care for him!

ECHOES

[(JD)]

He had another seizure today but not severe. He still likes his treats and to lay outside a bit.

[SeptemberMorn]

Do you know what's causing the seizures, Sky?

[(JD)]

No. He used to have them when younger, and when I made sure he never got anything with sugar in it, they quit. But no telling now, with his age and all... and the fat tumors growing about his organs and such.

He had an ok day. I finally told my mom I think he's dying...and I hold out hope for Christmas...but not really. I wish he would go before Christmas I think. IDK.

I'm too depressed to have any good wishes or thoughts I think...not really. I'm too depressed to be thankful. I thought I was numb to feelings, but seems the sad ones bolster right through.

[SeptemberMorn]

I'm sorry! I must be really difficult to watch. I once held a 3 yr old girl while she had a seizure. It's not pretty.

Sky, I think we tend to hold on to the bad feelings easier because they have more weight to them. Happiness depends on a "happening" and seems more ethereal; not nearly as easy to grasp ahold of.

You're talking to your mom? What did she say about puppy?

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[Rapunzel]

(((((((((((Sky)))))))))))))

((((((((((Dog))))))))))))

You are both in my prayers. And he will let you know when it's time. I don't think he wants to leave you yet, and it sounds like he still gets enjoyment out of life. I used to have a dog with epilepsy, and her seisures got pretty bad, and she was so scared when it happened, but the rest of the time she was a normal dog. She was half lab and half beagle - I've never seen anything else quite like her, but she was great. Will you get one of WW's puppies? I wish that I had a pup to send you. You will need a new companion and helper, even if it is hard.

Love,
Rap

[(JD)]

Trying to put it together to pick up the yellow labradoodle from ww, yes. Lots of stress with that, though some of it's good?

I can't handle 2 dogs and a rabbit I can't handle one dying dog

I can't handle life right now

TOO MUCH!

PC is ethereal for me...then.

[SeptemberMorn]

You sure having a rough time of it, aren't you? Wish I could make it all go away.

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[Anony]

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles with your dog, Sky. When I was growing up, I always had a dog around to keep me company. I lost my last one about 6 years ago. I was really attached to her (even though she was a very cleverly vicious dog ; ) ) and I'm just now thinking about getting a new one. Sometimes pets can fill that little void in our lives. I wish you and your dog all the best.

[(JD)]

Maybe some light on this situation. IDK if I told you all how I wanted to get a professional photo of my dog and I before he passes...and I haven't been able to work it out... but the Local Boy Scout District is having a photo op tonight for a small donation! I hosed the dog down this morning and he will look nice I think (though I can't get his front paw's nails real short) and I will go in uniform. It won't be easy getting him into and out of the car, but he loves to go riding. Maybe God is around? Pray for no rain in the process?

[SeptemberMorn]

I'm praying for you, Sky! ... but uniform?? I'm counting on getting a copy of that pic... that makes my two favorite women both in uniform. What does that say about me? Yeah... always was a sucker for a uniform!