The Time is Fast Approaching
@just4him (306690)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
January 23, 2016 11:44am CST
My heart is breaking. I sit here depressed over what I need to do. My older son is in complete denial.
I looked up the phone number and hours and they are short today, only until noon, so I will postpone the inevitable a few more days.
Pip is barely eating now, and doesn't go outside very much either. She just lays there, and you know the time has come.
Yes, she still has some energy. She wags her tail, she smiles at me, but we both know the time has come.
It's a very sad time and I'm not looking forward to her last car ride.
The image is Pip
Thanks for reading.
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
24 Jan 16
That was good that the vet came to your home.
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
24 Jan 16
@just4him I know how you feel. Leelee is get up there she will not go outside anymore. I know, she will not make it much longer but I am hoping and praying that she does.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
23 Jan 16
So sorry to hear of this. I could never imagine losing a pet or anyone close to me at that. I will be thinking and praying for you and hopefully he can go peacefully if it is his time to go.
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@Juliaacv (48425)
• Canada
23 Jan 16
I've been in your shoes, it is difficult beyond words to take them on that last car trip. Its hard because you both know, but what you know is that Pip will have an end to his suffering, and he deserves that, and you don't need to worry about his pain and discomfort any longer. Remember his good days. I'm so sorry.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 Jan 16
I am so sorry. I knew I'd read this point of things eventually, I had just hoped it was longer, or that Pip would fall asleep one evening after cuddling and cross over the rainbow bridge on her own. There is nothing I can say to make it better, but my thoughts are with you both. -hugs-
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@FourWalls (62254)
• United States
23 Jan 16
My sympathies. When my furball's kidneys started failing the vet offered to do other tests, and I said, "No, enough." She said, "If she were mine, I'd say 'enough,' too." We'd had her on a very restrictive diet, down to a half a cup of water a day (and she still wasn't saturating her urine), so for her last four days I let her eat anything she wanted (she loved KFC chicken strips) and have all the water she wanted. Then we had a "farewell" party for her.
My brother took her to the vet and held her as they put her to sleep. She's buried in his back yard. I never will forget how unbelievably huge my small house felt that night.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
24 Jan 16
We had a beautiful golden lab called Holly. Yes, you know when their time has come. My husband took her to the vet while I was at work. He said the hardest part was bringing her empty collar home. But, you know you are doing the best for Pip.
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
24 Jan 16
I was there a week ago. We took our 11yr old English Setter to the vet. She was given powerful tranquilizers and stopped moaning for the first time in weeks. Then the shot was given and I cried when she stretched her head out for the last time. It was really sad watching her go.
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
24 Jan 16
@just4him It's sad, but she had a stroke and stopped eating and drinking. It wouldn't have been long, so we did what we had to. The last remaining dog wasn't sad at first, but now he's the only one, and is very sad.
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@just4him (306690)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Jan 16
@OneOfMany I'm sure he is since he's all alone.
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@Missmwngi (12927)
• Nairobi, Kenya
23 Jan 16
@just4him Oooh my i can imagine what she feels
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@just4him (306690)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Jan 16
@Missmwngi Her eyes are sad, she's found a place to hide in my office, so she knows it's coming soon.
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@Iam_jauntyjen (4951)
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23 Jan 16
It is really sad to lose a pet.I am so sorry to hear this.
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@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
24 Jan 16
Big hugs from me and my kitties in Tokyo and greeting wags from my dog who is ready to greet yours up there.
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
24 Jan 16
Oh wow sad. I am sorry for you. I hope everything goes alright and are without pain for your dog.
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@just4him (306690)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Jan 16
@fishtiger58 I'm just waiting for them to come back. I took them in for developing yesterday.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
25 Jan 16
@just4him Good to get pictures
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@HanVanMeegerin (1161)
• United States
24 Jan 16
@just4him sorry to hear about Pip. This is always a sad moment for serious pet owners.
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