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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowco Labradors View Post
    I have not read all the posts. My heart aches for you at this difficult time.... When you make the decision to let Moby go to the bridge, bring your pup to see and smell his body. Wolves in the wild do this and accept death. It is the hope that dogs have the same ability and it can prevent the pup from feeling abandoned. It is not a guarantee but can help. I know it is difficult for us to see but it is worth it in the hopes it will help the pup to cope. Prayers for you and your family.
    We did this when we put our dog Nikko down last year. Him and Mia were only 3 months apart in age and were the best of friends. Mia knew what was going on and accepted it immediately. Her grieving lasted for months and I still catch her in moments of depression, but I was very glad she was a part of Nikkos last moments.

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    I have been reading through your replies over and over and I am so stuck. Despite the prednisone - Moby is declining. His back legs are so weak - that he cannot get up the interior stairs in my new house - so he has to sleep downstairs. (I have tried putting harness on and getting him up there - but he fell twice - so it is safer downstairs. As a result - I do not always hear him if he needs to go to the bathroom - so he has been pooping in the house almost 4-5 times a week. (He can still get up and down the few steps into the back yard where he is supposed to go to the bathroom.) Lately, though - he is struggling horribly to get up - so I will lift him up and plant him so he can walk around - but he can't stand long - and just collapses onto the ground wherever I am. The last time I took him to the dog park - it was just too much. He loved it - but even though it was not a long walk - it was hell getting him back in the car - even though I have steps for him. I am small - and not strong enough to dead-lift a 72 pound dog. I take him on short walks around the block - but he is so slow - and I worry that even that is too much. Last night I heard him struggling to get up and collapsing on the flooer and I ran downstairs and lifted him and brought him to his bed. I could not sleep all night and have been obsessing over this for months now. There is some life to him - so do I wait until he cannot make the stairs at all? I just keep thinking that if I needed help getting up - would I want someone to "put me down?" And then I read some of your responses - where you say it is better to do it a day early than a day to late. If that is the case - then this is the time. I am sorry - I know I am venting -- and that some of this is redundant. I guess I just need some support right now. I did have to make this decision for my cat - but it was so clear and obvious with her - and Moby is my first dog and I have a very very special relationship with him. Thank you all for listening.
    Forever in my heart - Sweet gentle Moby - lover of belly rubs, bacon, and Barbara 9-10-2001 to 11-2-2015

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    Aw poor Moby. If you were in his place as an elderly human you might want someone to make that choice for you.....If he is still eating he can sustain himself, but is he happy? Are you delaying this decision because he still has joy and life left to give and receive? Or are you stuck because you are not ready to let him go?

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    Such a hard decision, my heart aches for you, ((((hugs)))). No one can tell you when the time is right but support you have. I pray that God gives you strength, courage and comfort.
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    This is a good and safe place to process your thoughts. Moby is so obviously well loved, and I hope you can take comfort in knowing any decision you make is made out of that love. (((Hugs)))
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    AS long as poops are firm they are not so hard to clean up. Jet was faecal incontinent, much easier to deal with than urinary incontinence. She was only 56 pounds and I'm not little, I could handle her for the car. But my neighbour has recently had had similar issues with her older dog and I was impressed how she could sling that Lab sized dog into her car with the help of a belly band. Maybe that's something to try? Neighbour lady is not small either, though.

    I'm sorry, I know what a hard time this is. Good thoughts going out to Moby and you.
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    This time is so hard. If the light is still in Moby's eyes, if meal times are still anticipated with joy, if the falls are not causing pain/damage, then there is still quality of life. You know Moby the best, you are the best judge. My heart goes out to you and Moby.
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    Tears are running down my cheeks as I type this. Watch for the signals he gives you. Think and feel with your heart and soul.

    May God send an angel to comfort you at this time.
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    Thank you everyone. So MUCH. I made the appointment for Monday. My vet is coming to my house. -moby-jpg
    Forever in my heart - Sweet gentle Moby - lover of belly rubs, bacon, and Barbara 9-10-2001 to 11-2-2015

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    What a sweet sweet face in that picture! 2 toys, not just 1, such a lab thing to do! Moby has given you wonderful years of companionship and love, and you to him. Its so so hard, i struggled with the same thing with my boy.
    I'm glad for you and Moby that your vet will come to your home. Much more peaceful and relaxed for both of you. I believe its Snowshoe that normally mentions it, but make sure to let Barley see Moby before his body is taken away, somehow they seem to be able to process whats happened, and don;t search as much for their missing friend.
    Enjoy the weekend with him, spoil him as much as you can. I know that after I made the decision, it was easier to "see" how much Mags was struggling.
    Hugs. its hard, but something we have to do for them when they've given so much to us.

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