"Prince Georgie" checked out today.

[QRTRHRS]

Not really, we made the decision to put him down at the ripe old age of 18 come next month. He was suffering from renal failure. He was loosing weight from not eating no matter what we tried. Of course he was blind. The quality of life was just not there.

He tolerated me but really was my wife's dog if you know what I mean. An adoption, he weighed in at about 25lbs when we rescued him somewhere around 99' or 2000? We got him down to about 16lbs where he stayed with dedicated feeding. In the last few weeks though, he dropped about 3lbs. He was not barking anymore and worst of all, he would no longer bury himself in his bedding.

We had made the call to the vet this am and set up a 5pm appointment so during the midday, I dug a hole. It was dark when we finally got to bury him via flashlight. As we made dinner, the thoughts were coming on strong. It always strikes me, one moment the pet is there, we took him to the vet, did what we needed to do, brought him home and buried him, cleaned up his area and then nothing, just silence. Now it's just the memories.

PS, we have a min pin/rat terrier mix along with two boxers, and three other mixed breeds so it's not like it's quiet around here.

 

[atsah]

Very sorry to here.. I went through this last June and it isn't easy, take care.

 

[MossRoad]

Bummer. Sorry for your loss. Nice looking dog. That's a pretty good, long life for a dog. You did well by him. :thumbsup:

We have a cat going through kidney failure right now. Keeping him comfortable, but its just a matter of weeks, I believe. Wish they could tell us if they were uncomfortable or not. Just have to do your best and use your best judgement as to when its time.

 

[Looking4new]

R.I.P. Prince Georgie.

 

[gsganzer]

It's always tough to put down a good dog. We put our 14.5 YO lab down back in July and I still miss him. 18 years old! wow, I didn't know dogs could live that long. We bought a black mouth cur pup back in September. Apparently they're expected to live to 16 years or so and supposed to be pretty hardy and free of health issues.

 

[oosik]

I know that empty feeling you have. With time, only the best memories will be how you remember him.

 

[polo1665]

Sorry for your loss, and good on you for having the love and respect not to let him suffer on.

 

[Shaneard]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[coldsteelva]

Very sorry to hear this, but you did the right thing for HIM and that's what makes you a good owner. We have a 16 year old Corgi, a 12 year old Border Collie-Corgi mix, and an 11-ish year old rescued Redbone Coonhound that are all very senior by their breed standards. We fear that when one goes, the others will follow in short order. It will be tough.

 

[jerrybob]

Sorry to hear about your dog......very tough but you made the right decision. Sounds like he led a wonderful life......he was lucky to have both you and your wife. Keep the good memories.