The time has come

[Frenzi]

I'm taking our lovely 17 year old dog to the vets tomorrow for the last time.

She has been an amazing pet. We got her when she was 12 weeks old as a tiny little puppy (Lurcher). She has been the most amazing family dog.

She was run over 10 years ago but survived although she has problems eating. But these last four weeks she just hasn't been right - although still eating and happy to go for little walks.

This morning there was something just not right. I made the decision we were dithering over. I'd have taken her today but youngest daughter was at work and I didn't want to tell her before work but also didn't want to not tell her.

She has gone downhill since last night. Yesterday she was slow (we know she has dementia) but still happy to come upstairs and go do her favourite thing - standing outside watching the world go by.

When I woke her up this morning she was just different. Didn't want her breakfast - which she still hasn't eaten and is just moving really slowly and gingerly. She came upstairs earlier but really struggled to get up.

Was offered a slot at the vets for 11.30 tomorrow but I knew I would have to go to work afterwards and didn't feel I would be up to that. Youngest DH is going to be at home tomorrow and I will come pick Millie up around 2.30 so I can take her out for a slow walk and a long sniff (I have never, ever known a dog that sniffs so much) before the vet appointment at 3.15.

Intention before I take her is to cut some of her tail hair (she has a really fluffy tail) to look into getting something done with it in jewellery for myself and our two DD's. I don't "do" ashes on a mantlepiece so I think this will be a lovely thing to do for her.

Gutted but I know its the right time.

Think of me at 3.15 tomorrow xxxx

[merryandbrightdelight]

So sorry op thinking of you all and beautiful Millie, you are so brave for doing the right thing, and it sounds like she's had a lovely life with you all xx

[MontyDonsBlueScarf]

Sending love and strength. Your plan for tomorrow is just perfect and Millie' s day will be full of love and her very favourite things. Would that we could all pass that way.

[TheMixedGirl]

Sorry OP. It's so sad isn't it. Thoughts are with you

[Frenzi]

Have to say my work has been amazing!

I work for a GP surgery who have always been ‘family first’. I initially booked the appointment for 5.15 because of work - my boss told me to ring back to find a time that suits me better and is early enough that it’s still light to take her for a work first. And to not even think about coming back to work after.

So family first ethos at work includes our beloved pets.

We dont get many perks in the nhs but get a good boss …..

[Frenzi]

She’s currently sprawled out in the sofa snoring away. She hadn’t eaten her breakfast yet (pretty sure her kidneys are failing as drinking loads and weeing cinstabtky) but she’s happily had little snacks of cat treats, squirty cream, chocolate, cheese, grapes tuna juice and sour sweets (her favourites). All the things she shouldn’t eat!! Why bloody not! It’s her last supper.

[merryandbrightdelight]

@Frenzi

She’s currently sprawled out in the sofa snoring away. She hadn’t eaten her breakfast yet (pretty sure her kidneys are failing as drinking loads and weeing cinstabtky) but she’s happily had little snacks of cat treats, squirty cream, chocolate, cheese, grapes tuna juice and sour sweets (her favourites). All the things she shouldn’t eat!! Why bloody not! It’s her last supper.

Exactly op! I think sweets and squirty cream are the way forward and Millie has set a trend for her legacy! Pleased your work are being so understanding - you've given her a lovely life, and being with her at the end will be a huge comfort xx

[Oddsocks55]

Thinking of you xx

[Osidge]

Aww bless you. I've been through this last year. I am still heartbroken. 17 years is a wonderful achievement. Best wishes ❤️