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Originally Posted by PR_Glen
i have a 12 year old dog as well, he's good in spirits and energy but he has a lot of health problems that will catch up with him eventually, will hurt a lot when he goes so i can imagine how that feels. Sorry to hear it.
Hope you are back and healthy in time for some good spring weather anyway.
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It definitely hurts and leaves a feeling of emptiness in your life. For me, she wasn't a pet, she was family and a friend. I know some people think that's absurd, but absurd or not it was true for me.
During the final months when her health problems were compiling, we knew it was nearing her time. We took pictures, videos, spoiled her rotten, and made her as comfortable as we could.
When we took her to the vet after her last heart attack the vet suggested we put her down and that it was time. We had a long discussion in the exam room. Ultimately, she decided for us and gave us comfort at the end. We looked into her eyes and could see her pleading for us to put her to rest.
Thanks Glen! Cherish the time (hopefully years!) you have left!