Whats happening with everyone...?

What a beautiful day.... I've gotten so much work done the last few days, making up for the lazy week I had last week.  I've got some company from Fl, coming, in 2 weeks and our addition won't be done, "what a surprise"  so I need to do some major organizing and cleaning.  I am heading out on the boat right now to clean it up, I've got some of it done, I try to do a little everytime we go out.  I'm thinking seriously about putting my dog down soon, he isn't in pain, but he is so attacted to me he can't even relax he hypervent, if I move.  I feel so bad for him.  Dr. gave him some meds that don't help.  I even wonder if he sleeps at night, cause he just sits and watches to see If i'm gonna leave.  he is 15 and has had a wonderful life.  SHould I?? we can't bring him on the boat anymore cause its too hot for him and he stays home and barks and freaks out.  I dont know what to do??? I love him sooo....he is deaf and is also loosing his sight, we have to carry him up and down stairs cause he is affraid to fall.   HELP me decide?? what do you think I should do?

I know I dont post much but thought I should on this one.... Most people say if their not in pain let them be and live their lives as long as possible. But in my opinion if the pup is having these type of issues, even though he doesnt seem to be in pain, it sounds like it may be the time to put him down. I had a kitty that was 18, healthy no problems other than slight weightloss... one day while I went to feed him, his back end kept giving out and falling from one side to another. The vet said it was just old age and his body shutting down, losing motor control. We ended up putting him down before it got worse. I guess its how you feel, how attatched you are. Some people cant do it because they cant let go.... I think it has alot to do with the animal if they arent at full function and all there, its probably their time :) It hurts but its usually for the best. Best of luck to you, its not an easy decision.

I agree with Lynzie on this one.  It's a really tough decision. Personally, Not sure what I would do in your shoes.  Whatever you decide, be at peace knowing that you have given that doggie a very good life.  Wonder if the doc could try some other type of med?  Just a thought!  Good luck with your decision...hugs...  RUth

Cheryl I am so sorry to hear about your dog. it is a very hard thing to do. We had to do it to our dog a few years ago she was only 9 she was blind we built a ramp for her to go out to the back yard as long as we didn't change anything in the house she could walk around the house, She had to have a breast remove because of breast cancer yes I know dogs get it too remember they have more than us she was doing ok till one day she stopped eating she was the kind of dog that LOVED FRUITS so I tried to give her a strawberry she wouldn't even eat it!! I KNEW JUST BY LOOKING AT HER THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. So we went to the emergency vet because it was after hours and July 3rd. Well they did all kind of test and finally said that she was having kidney failer and the only way to save her was to push the fluids but because she had an enlarge heart she would have heart attack. So to help one thing would hurt another We knew what we had to do, NOT THAT WE WANTED TO,,,, BUT ... SHE WASN'T HAPPY ANYMORE.... SHE WAS READY... IT WAS US WHO NEEDED TO BE READY... I'll tell you the 3 of us and the vet all cried like babies but we knew we were doing the right thing for HER. So what I am saying is do what is in your heart. It is not something we like to think about but somethimes it is how we show our LOVE for our pets.  ~~ Linda

Thank you guys, I just don't know, Like I said he get excited, runs around, wags his tail...AS LONG AS I'M THERE otherwise he is paceing and freaking out.  I feel like this is a kind of pain, he is always worried I will leave.  he sleeps with his eyes open. 

Cheryl, Hoppy (that is his name isn't it?)  has had a fantastic life.  If you are even considering having him put down then you know in your heart that it is the right thing to do.  It is the hardest thing to do, I know.  When I let Maci go I knew it was her time (she was 13 and in the same place as yours is).   We are all here for you...HUGS.

I have been in your shoes so many times, having raised Golden retrievers for years and years.  They get to be about 13 and then the decision has to be made.  I would pray that God would take them during the night but ultimately this is a decision that is left to us, their caregivers, stewards according to God.  It is a hideous one to make, but I just knew that if my pets were not able to have the life I knew they were happy in, and separation anxiety is aweful for them, then it was time. I am so sorry you are going through this, but your DD will be grateful.  There is a poem called the Rainbow Bridge that helped me, just google it... We are here for you what ever you decide. hugs, kate

Thank you all, last night I had my DH pick him up and put him on my lap/chest, he just looked at me in my eyes for 2 hours, as I bawled my eyes out. All he wants to do is love me and I want to get rid of him. 

You are being too hard on yourself, sweetie. You certainly do not want to "get rid" of him. The reason he loves you so much is because he knows how much you love him. Sometimes letting go is the most loving thing you can do for someone whether they are animal or human. When you do make that decision, or it is made for you by his passing, I picture a beautiful new garden with a stone in the earth that says "Happy Memories" where you can go and dig and plant and cry. I will keep you in my prayers.

OWOOO So sorry Cheryl. It is so hard to do believe me I know. Before I made a decision with any of my animals I had the vet give them a check up before I made my final decision. That way I knew it was the right decision. Hugs n honks.