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Yeah I think I do Ann :0(

Thanks hon xx

Hiya, just popped on this evening before bedtime and read this. You poor soul Muffy, I do feel for you hon.
Like Ann said, you've given him a good life with a loving family, but now that his canine "Mum" has passed on, he doesn't sound as if he's enjoying life anymore.
Again like Ann says, he's now lost his dignity, why not think about sending him to be with his canine "Mum"? And I don't say that lightly, as you probably know. Remember that poem "If it should be that I grow old and weak ..........." etc.
Whatever you decide, my thoughts are with you. And you're one of those people that restores my faith in human nature.
Take care.
x

Aw Glenys you have brought another tear to my eye. But in a nice way. His dog mum would love to have him back too I'm sure. She was forever cleaning him and nudging him about ill though she was . I should think he's missed her more than the rest of us and that's going some xx

I still hear people say "they're only animals ....." etc. etc. and that they don't have feelings but by God, they do. It sounds as if he could still be grieving, too?
If he'll accept it, please could you give him a cuddle from me. Oh - and, um, one for the girls too! lol
Let us know how you get on, eh. Take care.
Night night.
x

Oh the daft old whatsit still loves a cuddle (though he does smell awful!!!) I'll certainly be giving him as many as I can. I'll send him one from you though most definately.

Dad has offered to take him to the vets for me
Head and heart are still at odds at the mo. I know what I have to do but I keep hoping for a miracle.

Thanks so much everyone. I'll keep you updated.xx

Muffy,

I am at a loss for words but sending lots of

(((((((( HUGS )))))) for both of you.

Lindy xx

i think your write muffy he is obviousley unwell and could be suffering, or have you thought about a another home, as just before my sister moved abroad they had abby a cat aged 16, who had all age related problems, she went to a cat nursing home, rather than putting her down, she died peacefully in her sleep with as much love and care that she had from my sister, its also not fair on your children, not going out, it will be really had on you either way but always remember you have us all for spport xxx

Thanks everyone for your kind words and advice.

I have made an appointment for tomorrow morning at the vets.

I'm still not sure which way to jump but have decided to talk it over with the vet and take his advice.

I'll keep you posted. xx

Oh Muffy, I feel sorry for the decision you have to make, having two dogs ourselves. The oldest is nine and as fit as a puppy, but who knows what is round the corner.

But I feel that in that situation I would be bound to put the health and welfare of the humans before that of an animal, however loved.

Muffy, I've just read all this, and I am so sorry to hear of your poor dogs problems.

One of my old girls was similar.. I adored her, and still miss her so much, even though she died 4 1/2 years ago.

My vet knew that I would pay whatever it cost to help my animals as I had already paid for cancer treatment for an elderly cat, and one of my other cats had needed intensive treatment for gangrene in a leg, and this same vet had saved her life. I didn't have pet insurance.

But I will never forget his face when he told me that she was not ill, she was as healthy as she could be.. she was just old, senile, uncomfortable and unhappy.

He came back later that night, after I had had time to say goodbye, and spend some time grooming her and just being with her.

It was my last gift of love. My Bonny girl was never an easy dog, either, but I loved her.

You will make the right decision, but all the soiling is not normal, even if there is nothing wrong.

Love and hugs,

Daff xxx

Oh poor you Muffy.

We had an old dog who starting messing everywhere and barking at shadows.....she also got very grumpy.

I made the decision to put my childrens health and safety first and the vet understood completely and put her to sleep.

He said the poor dog was stressed and miserable and would only get worse..........I still felt like a murderer, but I have never regretted that decision, hard though it was.

Take your Dad with you too though, that way you will have his support to make the decision.

xx
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go with your heart babes

i am so sorry

sending you a ((((hug))))

Hi Muffy

Oh I do feel for you, we had a simular problem with our Lucky,
Because he was so loved we had no choice but to say goodbye, we did not want to have to remember him for the wrong reasons as he had also got grumpy especially around the children. Our vet said it was the on set of senility and wouldn't get any better.
I know how hard it is but we are glad we did it when we did and remember him as the wonderful companion he was.

(((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))

Jan x