Why is it so hard to make that decision. My dear yellow lab Abby had to be put down today. She was 14. I found her as a stray almost 8 years ago. She came to me at a time when I needed her most. My marriage had just ended and my parents had been killed in a traffic accident. It really was a week form you know where! My son and I were shopping just after Christmas. We were both feeling down as it was our first christmas after all of our changes. Well here was this starving yet beautiful dog in the parking lot. 40 below zero and dark out! I was not a dog person but could not leave her there. Anyway she ended up being very well trained and full of life and love. She has never been sick and was always a joy. We needed her and she needed us. Fast forward...the past year her hearing has gone and her eye sight was starting to go. She would get confused and just stare at a wall or the food. she still liked to go for walks and followed me from room to room. This morning I walked by the window to see her out in the yard shaking and having exteme diareha. I ran to her just as she collapsed. She was breathing very heavy. Her shaking became more viloent. She is a big dog but I mustered all my strength and put her in the car. Raced to the vet. They said she was having mini strokes and seizures and there was nothing they could do. She wont make it through the day he said. The recepionist sat on the floor next to Abby and I and visited with me while I pet her and said goodbye. I know it had to be done but... My hubby is at work and my son is at school and it is suddnley way to quiet around here. I am not looking forward to telling either one of them. So PLEASE for me, everyone go and hug your dogs, cats and chickens!! And any other pets you might have. Thanks for "listening"
Tanya
Tanya