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- East Sussex
Yes, it's so emotionally draining. Molly is spending almost all her time sleeping now, though she still likes to eat. Her tail thumps when one of us come into the room. I don't think it's quite time.
Poppy
- Thread starter MellowYellow
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- Malvern Worcestershire
It is said, it is better a day too early rather than a day too lateLikewise
I still don't know if it was the right time....
I feel we do know but the loss of the beloved dog is so painful we then begin to doubt after.
Do you know, I am no longer convinced by this. Life is a precious gift, and depending on what you believe, you only get one go at it. And suffering is part of life... I mean, I'm not talking about terrible pain, of course we would want to spare our beloved dogs that, but I'm not sure about the 'better a day too early' argument any more. Sigh.It is said, it is better a day too early rather than a day too late
However, on a brighter note, Poppy has turned a corner again, and is eating and happily going for little walks and seems very much brighter. Fingers crossed for her!!! I mean, I know things aren't going to get any better than they are, but if we can get her eating properly so that she can have some painkillers again, I think her life can be really pretty comfortable and of a good quality. We shall see...
- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
My Mantra was 'where there is life there is hope'. But one day you just know, I would never do it a day too early but hope it wasn't a day too late.
Yes, this is what we all struggle with.
It's part and parcel of being a dog owner, I guess...
Yes, being given the choice is a huge responsibility.Yes, this is what we all struggle with.
- Location
- Cornwall , UK
How is Poppy doing , Karen ? xx
Ah, thanks for asking Kate, she is not too bad, all things considering. She is eating a bit better, about a cup of kibble a day and assorted treats, and still goes down the garden and for a little walk each day. She seems happy in herself, so we continue on. She absolutely refuses any painkillers though, so we have given up with that as it is just too distressing force feeding them to her. We live life very much on her terms! We go for a walk when she wants, play with the dummies when she wants, she eats when she wants (mostly hand-feeding...).
My daughter, son-in-law, and their two little girls (three-and-a-half year old Freya and six-month-old Rosa) are arriving on Monday for two weeks, and then I am flying back to Helsinki with them for a week. I suspect I will be on my knees by the end of that time!!!!!
My daughter, son-in-law, and their two little girls (three-and-a-half year old Freya and six-month-old Rosa) are arriving on Monday for two weeks, and then I am flying back to Helsinki with them for a week. I suspect I will be on my knees by the end of that time!!!!!
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- Malvern Worcestershire
So pleased to read that Poppy is enjoying her twilight years and how wonderful that you are enabling her to do this.
I think you will most definitely be on your knees! But a wonderful time with them nevertheless.
I think you will most definitely be on your knees! But a wonderful time with them nevertheless.
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- Cornwall , UK
Such a nice update and I so agree, life on their terms ! Enjoy your trip xx