Why do they have to get old?
- Thread starter Leanne
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Leanne
Sniffer Dog
- Location
- Shropshire, UK
After a very busy day (watching Maslow do his death defaulting feats) curling up in front of a lovely warm fire is lovely on the old joints 
Leanne
Sniffer Dog
- Location
- Shropshire, UK
Sorry I’ve been a bit AWOL. Quite honestly I’ve had my head firmly buried in the sand. I keep looking at OH and see him just watching Leo with a sad look on his face.
We aren’t talking about it, just both of us being very aware of the day that is now approaching very quickly.
It’s so hard... he has moments where he is just *there* and your like ooh ok this is good and I start doubting the decision... and then he is shaking in the corner quivering staring at the wall for 20 minutes like he has fireworks going off all around him.
I have told the eldest child now, she was sad but also very empathic and wanted to know how she could help.
Tomorrow I tell the youngest. Not looking forward to it at all. If anything will make me reconsider it will be his reaction - he doesn’t tend to be very gentle in his opinions (autistic) and I have no doubts he is going to be extremely cross and sad with me.
Leo hasn’t been for a walk today, he had a big walk yesterday and is obviously in pain today despite the metacam. He is very much enjoying his new diet though! Tonight he had beef and gravy with carrots. Mas spent a good 5 minutes licking his bowl with a bewildered expression as to why Leo was having such lovely food
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We aren’t talking about it, just both of us being very aware of the day that is now approaching very quickly.
It’s so hard... he has moments where he is just *there* and your like ooh ok this is good and I start doubting the decision... and then he is shaking in the corner quivering staring at the wall for 20 minutes like he has fireworks going off all around him.
I have told the eldest child now, she was sad but also very empathic and wanted to know how she could help.
Tomorrow I tell the youngest. Not looking forward to it at all. If anything will make me reconsider it will be his reaction - he doesn’t tend to be very gentle in his opinions (autistic) and I have no doubts he is going to be extremely cross and sad with me.
Leo hasn’t been for a walk today, he had a big walk yesterday and is obviously in pain today despite the metacam. He is very much enjoying his new diet though! Tonight he had beef and gravy with carrots. Mas spent a good 5 minutes licking his bowl with a bewildered expression as to why Leo was having such lovely food
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Leanne
Sniffer Dog
- Location
- Shropshire, UK
Not a good night tonight. Took him out into the garden and he just got himself so distressed. Stood in the middle of the grass and was just shaking.
Now cuddled up on my lap having a cuddle.
He is just so tired - he’s ready. I’m not though.
Now cuddled up on my lap having a cuddle.
He is just so tired - he’s ready. I’m not though.
I sorry you're finding things so hard. It is terrible I know I hope he has a better day and that you do too. If you know he is ready and is clearly suffering why are you waiting please speak to you get again. Watching them in such distress is the worst thing ever
Atemas
UK Tour Guide
- Location
- North Cambridgeshire
Oh bless him and bless you 
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- Location
- Wellington, NZ
Oh Leanne, I'm so sorry. I agree with Swampy, maybe you need to reconsider waiting until your appointment (the 5th?) and bring it forward. Hayden might be very angry but you've got to be fair to Leo. I've been thinking of you and Leo a lot
- Location
- Vlaardingen, the Netherlands
Emily_Babbelhund
Mama Red HOT Pepper
- Location
- Regensburg, Germany
You know and love Leo the best - whatever decision you make will be the best one for him. 
Jacqui-S
Moderator
- Location
- Fife, Scotland
Sending hugs
I hope Hayden understands and accepts better than you are anticipating.
- Location
- Herefordshire, UK
- Location
- East Sussex
Thinking of you. x
- Location
- Andorra and Spain
Big hugs, Leanne. We're all here for you x
Leanne
Sniffer Dog
- Location
- Shropshire, UK
appointment is the 3rd. Thursday
He is a lot better during the day, he won’t go outside when it’s dark at all and doesn’t like me not being next to him.
I’m sleeping downstairs with him until Wednesday (appointment is at 11:50)
He is a lot better during the day, he won’t go outside when it’s dark at all and doesn’t like me not being next to him.
I’m sleeping downstairs with him until Wednesday (appointment is at 11:50)
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- Location
- Malvern Worcestershire
Feel deeply for you.