My Darling Dog Will Be Euthenized Soon

[Guest_1573]

I have a dear dog whom I rescued from a horrible place in May 2020. She is now 9 years old. She is the light and love of my life. Two weeks ago she seemed to be unbalanced and a long story short I have taken her to the vet 4 times since then. She has had numerous tests and ultrasounds and the vet is not giving me any answers.

In the last two days she has been lying in the bathroom which she never does. She has been having tremors and crying in her sleep. Although the vet doesn't know what is wrong they have put her on strong painkillers. When she has these she doesn't show pain but sleeps.

She is not drinking water and is very out of sorts. I feel it is time to put her out of this misery. The vet wants to do an MRI at a cost of $5000.00. I have spent $1600 at the vet in the last 9 days.

I am besides myself as I feel she has had a stroke or has a brain tumour yet the vet keeps stringing me along. At the end of the day I truly believe she is showing all the signs of a poor animal at the end of her life.

I am so torn. I barely sleep, I put her on my bed at night and she is often panting, crying in her sleep or having tremors. I am so upset and anxious and I guess I just want someone to make that decision for me. Which I know is not going to happen.

I rang my local vet and told them what has been going on (they were not aware as I had to take dear doggy to emergency vet throughout all of this). They were very kind and said to me that if I truly feel it is time to take here there anytime and they will look after her....

I am so scared that if I do this it might be too early? Yet deep down I know something very wrong is going on with her....I am falling apart. I love her so much. She had a terrible life until I rescued her. I hate life. It is so terrible and unfair.

I have been crying almost constantly daily. Please someone help. Thankyou.

[mmMekitty]

Oh, your foster-dog sounds wonderful - maybe a very adorable handful! 😺

mmMekitty

[Guest_1573]

Hehe she is a right character! Been a very exhausting 24 hours but she is slowly settling in!

[mmMekitty]

Have you managed to get any photos? Videos? (Wish I could be there!)

mmMekitty

[Guest_1573]

Indeed! But I don't think I can post them here?

She is a lovely pale fudge colour. Very black on snout and around eyes....bits of white here and there! Very cute huge feet; very smooth coat except for her hilarious whiskers, beard and long fur on her back! She is crossed with a hound of some desciption (ie wolf/stag). She has enormous velvet ears. Very bright beautiful brown eyes. I love her so already. She loves me too I am sure.

She has had many treats and loves my yard; it is huge and considering she was living on a scrap of pavers (angry face) she is blown away with all the lovely sights and smells. She loves fresh water (she never had that). She loves food! She especially loves being told she is a beautiful girl and that I love her.

I can't take her to training yet as she is not vaccinated or desexed (angry face again). The dog trainer said it is probably best to just keep her quiet here for at least two weeks to get her used to her new home and to destress. Even though this new life is paradise for her it is still stressful as she is not used to so much stimulus and kindness. Poor darling girl. Seriously people should need a licence to own animals! (Angry face ...yet again).

So I will just be with her. Look after her. Give her all the love, kindness and affection that the darling soul deserves. She will be vaccinated and desexed within the next fortnight. I can then begin her training.

She is currently asleep after playing with her treat ball...so funny! She very quickly worked it out! Has been rolling it all around the house! Darling kid.

xxxx

[smallwolf]

Jumped in and find out you have a new dog! Sounds lovely from your description. And you sound like a very loving and caring person and owner.

[mmMekitty]

Hello,

I think people should have to be licenced too, & not only for pets. I'd thoroughly test people, then assess the conditions where the pet will live, & have snap inspections, too.

She sounds like a very smart dog, too.

I wonder if the RSPCA would help you with the vaccinations & getting her desexed, (If the Organization can't help)?

I think the training is an excellent idea. After a while, you can be taking her out & socializing her.

Watch it with those treats! & the food, because if she had not been sure of a meal, she might be eating as if no meal will be offered the next day, so better eat while the food lasts, no matter if she isn't hungry.

Long as she is very active, it may not seem a problem, but as she gets older, wanting heaps of food may be a difficult habit to manage. It may also have consequences , like any poor diet would for us.

Hugs to the lovely dog. Virtual hugs to you. (Yes, dogs & cats get real hugs! 😺)

mmMekitty

[Guest_1573]

Yes the licencing idea would be fabulous; would protect so many. Will never happen though I don't think.

The organisation pay for her vaccines and to be desexed. If I adopt her (!) I will buy pet insurance for her. I can't adopt her until she is vaccinated, desexed and trained; which is good in a way as the org will help out with all of that.

We have a very good obedience class nearby and I spoke at length with the owner yesterday. She is so lovely and helpful. So once baby is covered she can attend. Until then the owner said to just keep things low key and calm.

She had a wonderful sleep last night on my bed! I don't think she has ever known such comfort!

xxx

[missep123]

Panicmerchant - I'm so happy for you! It sounds like this is helping you heal and the puppy couldn't have asked for a better foster parent!!

[Guest_1573]

Thankyou! She is certainly adorable and helping me heal. Sweetest doggy. xx

[Guest_1573]

New doggy is lovely; doing well! I have struggled a bit as pining for my beloved but this cherub is so gorgeous and I know my beloved would be happy. I did ask her as per a previous post and two butterflies appeared. I know people might think I am deluded but the butterflies have been incredibly significant. When I scattered her ashes at the beach butterflies flew past....never in my 55 years have I seen them at the beach. For the last four weeks I have seen so many of them; in my garden and flying around when I am driving. I know it is her.

So I will be keeping this little chestnut. How could I not? She is delightful and adorable. I will be having her desexed and vaccinated next week then we can begin training! I can't wait to have her calm and socialised so I can take her to all the beautiful beaches and parks that my beloved and I used to frequent!

I am so grateful to the higher power for giving me this opportunity. I did indeed think my life was over when beloved passed. I had no reason to go on anymore. I am so glad I contacted the rescue group and this darling girl has come to me.

xxx