I think I know it's time...

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I feel like my heart might break in two. My lovely boy is 15. He's the sweetest, gentlest soul. He's never snapped at the kids. He's never been anything apart from my boy.

He sleeps in the crook of my knees in bed. He follows me everywhere. He adores the kids.

But he's lost most of his sight & hearing. He's vague. He's started barking if I'm not in the same room. He looks lost. He's weeing & pooing everywhere indoors. If you put him outside he just looks confused and comes back in. He vomits quite a lot. This isn't new - it's been deteriorating for a few months. The vet suggested dementia.

Last night, I thought he'd gone a few times. I willed him to make it to the morning so the kids could say a cheery good morning to him before they went to school.

My heart knows I need to do this for him but I don't know how to. I mean, I know HOW to but I can't bear it.

I don't really know why I'm posting. Probably because i can't say the words outloud

He is loved and cherished and a massive part of our family
I need to do it for him, don't I?

I’m so sorry 😞 I think you know it’s time and probably the kindest thing you can do.

Sending you all the love in the world💕

Hi I was in this exact same spot a few years ago with my lovely 14 year old girl.

She took a turn for the worse on the Monday morning. Later that day I knew it was time. My DD came up to see her. We called the vet out to us, and howled our eyes out. I recommend getting the vet to come to you if there’s time. She was in her own house and it happened quickly.

As they say, better a day too early than a day too late. So yes it sounds as it it’s time. Do it for him.

I’m so sorry you’re facing this.
I had the same situation earlier this year with my old girl, also 15 blind and deaf.
I knew that day when I took her to the vet that she wouldn’t be coming home with me.
I can only reassure that it really is quick, calm and painless for them. The vet said to me that we feel the pain so they don’t have to, and that really resonated with me.
Sending all best wishes.

You know it, it's always, always a hard thing to do but it's always, always the best thing to do. Bon voyage to your friend.

I’m so sorry but yes it’s time.

Give him lots of cuddles and kisses.

I am so so sorry xxx

He's going tomorrow. He's asleep next to me now. He really doesn't know where he is I don't think.
I'm almost reconciled that I'm doing the right thing. The vet was lovely

The day before I put my old boy down, I went and got a rotisserie chicken and some chocolate buttons.

He got fresh roast chicken and some chocolate.

Oh bless you OP. It's the last loving thing you can do for them, but it's so hard.

Big lump in throat for you. Sending love to you and your boy x

I just came here to offer you a huge unmumsnetty hug xx

Thoughts with you for tomorrow

Thank you. All. X

I wish humans were given the same dignity OP. Lots of best wishes to you ❤️

He's gone.
The worst 24 hours. Distracted myself with finding other people dresses on the S& B board. Stupid things
He had a good breakfast. He slept well next to me all night. I told him how we love him and how he'd helped us and all the brilliant things he is. The best boy.
And then today he went to sleep in my arms.

I am numb. I can't believe it's real. I want another 5 mins with him.

I am so sorry

Thank you. I am too. I wish they could stay longer

I'm so sorry. I'm 3 weeks on and understand how you feel. Be kind to yourself. It's the kindest and the hardest decision x

💐

I'm so sorry OP, they leave such huge holes in our hearts and lives behind them.

I'm so sorry , they leave such a massive hole in our lives , big hugs xx

I’m so sorry, sending hugs.

Hugs

Thank you. X

This is heartbreaking to read, my dog also snuggles up in the crook of my knees. Im going to be going through the pain of losing him soon.

You absolutely did the right thing for your boy, as hard as it was for you it was the kindest thing for him. 💐

Sending love. It's the hardest thing. We are so lucky to have dogs in this world.