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[Wilhelm]

No need to wash dishes when Your pup features a built in dishwasher.

 

[Squareground3691]

 

[Wilhelm]

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My pooch doesn't actively enter water.

 

[Squareground3691]

My pooch doesn't actively enter water.

Yea , some dogs just don’t like it, but mine has liked it since a pup , especially now it’s getting quite warm ,

 

[Duce]

Our boxer is 47lbs now and he will not swim. My doberman would never go into the water, our cat would.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Poor old Cole is running on fumes these days. He is mostly blind and just lays around with little appetite. He is at least 14 but probably more. I'm hoping he clocks out on his own before we have to make that call to the vet, we shall see. Still, he has had a great life and I'm glad we were a part of it.

 

[full chizel]

Poor old Cole is running on fumes these days. He is mostly blind and just lays around with little appetite. He is at least 14 but probably more. I'm hoping he clocks out on his own before we have to make that call to the vet, we shall see. Still, he has had a great life and I'm glad we were a part of it.View attachment 423367

I’d make the call especially if he’s suffering

 

[FergusonTO35]

Thanks. He isn't suffering from what I can tell, just lays around. He is still happy to see us when we walk into the garage.

 

[Wilhelm]

Thanks. He isn't suffering from what I can tell, just lays around. He is still happy to see us when we walk into the garage.

My uncles Gold Ret is running on fumes.
He is deaf and mostly blind, gets barely up on his paws from a resting pose.
But he barks, cuddles, takes regular walks on his own.
He gets some joint meds and vitamins with his food, but he is not in a condition that calls for having him put down.

My sisters pup Odin is 15 this year.
He is a very energetic breed prone to joint issues - which he has including a list of other health related problems.
But my sister won't hear of having him put down.
Her reasoning, we don't euthanize our sick elders either - we care for them as best as we can.
Odin is HER pup, the new pup Taron is my BIL's pup.

 

[FergusonTO35]

I don't think he is at the state where we need to help him go right now, but it may come soon. Taking it one day at a time. My last pet that died was my cat Rose. I do believe she held on until she could go while laying in my lap, and I am grateful for that. I may pull up a chair outside and sit by Cole, see if he will make his exit that way.

 

[full chizel]

I don't think he is at the state where we need to help him go right now, but it may come soon. Taking it one day at a time. My last pet that died was my cat Rose. I do believe she held on until she could go while laying in my lap, and I am grateful for that. I may pull up a chair outside and sit by Cole, see if he will make his exit that way.

Sorry man, i hate to hear its coming to that. We had to put our 9yo chocolate lab to sleep 4 years ago. Its real tough to do but it was the right decision. We have a 3yo black lab now.

The problem is they don’t live long enough. I like my dog more than most people.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Thanks. He has gotten to where he can't walk but just lays on the cool garage floor next to his food and water and sleeps mostly. He is still happy to see me when I come check on him. I think he has entered the stage where his body is undergoing a gradual and orderly shutdown, as I have observed in other pets. Before bed last night I told him that he could go whenever he wants to, and we'll meet on the other side.

 

[Wilhelm]

Sorry man, i hate to hear its coming to that. We had to put our 9yo chocolate lab to sleep 4 years ago. Its real tough to do but it was the right decision. We have a 3yo black lab now.

The problem is they don’t live long enough. I like my dog more than most people.

I like every dog I meet for the first time, unlike most people I know for decades.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Hey gang, I could really use your prayers right now. I think Cole is ready to check out. He hasn't eaten or drank water today and is just resting quietly. I believe he is ready to shed his blind and arthritic body. I'm just sitting here with him. Thanks!

 

[Wilhelm]

Hey gang, I could really use your prayers right now. I think Cole is ready to check out. He hasn't eaten or drank water today and is just resting quietly. I believe he is ready to shed his blind and arthritic body. I'm just sitting here with him. Thanks!

Cole, may You peacefully go to dog heaven chew on meaty bones and chase the gals!

 

[FergusonTO35]

Cole passed away this evening and I buried him in the yard. My daughter made a card to put in his grave.

 

[Wilhelm]

 

[LAWN BOY]

Violet really loves attacking hose water.

 

[jacktheripper]

 

[Wilhelm]

My sister's pups.
Her Senior Odin, 15


And her Junior Taron, 1