Just it really, he came to us last July and DH, DC and I worked hard to get him fit and well, he was an ex working dog and had been poorly treated by his rehomer, left wandering streets and ended up in the pound a few times...
Gorgeous old boy, I was trying to get him to his 15th birthday in April but it sadly isnt going to happen. 
His sight is very poor, his back end is very wobbly, he struggles to stand for any amount of time, isnt up for a walk - very very slow and his hearing is bad. Although in typical lab fashion he is still eating (anything and everything) and seems ok ish, he is pooing all over the place and has no control with bowel movements and it is making him upset. I can tell.
No need for anyone to reply, I just had to write it down.
If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.
The doghouse
Its time for the rainbow bridge for the old lab.
JaxTellerIsMyFriend · 05/03/2013 11:39
thank you everyone, I am a firm believer in quality of life and dignity in animals and my old man has little of either now. My other dog wont go near him much, has a sniff, licks his head and looks alarmed and goes away. Also, if old boy has an accident it freaks my other dog out. He runs upstairs if he can and wont go near the lab.
I have to add that old boy has never ever been given into trouble, shouted at or an accident even commented on, it is just cleared up, cleaned and we carry on as normal. But my shepherd gets very upset. He once jumped from the boot of the car to the back seat when we were out and oldie had a poo in the car, this was last summer.
Just back from the vets and she noticed immediately how much he had deteriorated over the past couple of months.
He was gone before the injection had barely started.
Off to the rainbow bridge for my lovely old boy, to bounce around with all our other dogs who have crossed over.
Sweet dreams precious pet. :( and jax he won't ever forget how much you did for him x 
Thinking of you Jax and your family .......and your Shepherd who will be bewildered .
Had quiet word with my old gal Meg and she promised to meet him over the bridge and look out for your boy.
So sorry Jax. You did the best for him and you've done the best today.
Rest in peace, old boy.
I'm so sorry.
It was lovely that he was able to spend his last few months in such a lovely home and that you were able to get such pleasure from his company.
I'm sorry for your loss. You sound like a perfect, sensible owner. What a lucky boy he was to have you in his old age.
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