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In reply to the discussion: Most likely saying goodbye to our beautiful Sr. GSD this afternoon. *UPDATED* [View all]woodsprite
(11,913 posts)12. I know that in my heart, but even 13yrs hasn't seemed like enough.
What makes it harder is that this is the first pet we've had to make this difficult decision With all of our other furbabies, they either passed on their own or at the vet during treatment or surgery. It's hard to make the decision when you're always looking for them to rally one more time.
On our walks this morning, she just looked very tired, but like she was trying to look at everything, sniff everything she could. It's a beautiful day today with expected highs in the 50s. We're going to sit outside in the sun over lunch and spend some time at her favorite park before our appointment at the vet. Noelle still enjoys having her black fur soak up the warmth of the sun and wait for a passing critter or jogger to bark at.
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Most likely saying goodbye to our beautiful Sr. GSD this afternoon. *UPDATED* [View all]
woodsprite
Feb 2021
OP
I had to do "the vet trip" with my black lab Sept. 1, 2018 because it was time. My grown son ...
Botany
Feb 2021
#14
I feel you, and 16 years didn't seem like enough when we had to say goodbye to our Sam, too.
ancianita
Feb 2021
#40
My heart breaks for you, but she is telling you it's time. Such a good girl.
Arkansas Granny
Feb 2021
#9
Oh, Noelle! We know you've been better than a good girl! You've given your humans so much love
Karadeniz
Feb 2021
#10
I'm so sorry! Pets are members of the family & it hurts so much to lose them.
CaptainTruth
Feb 2021
#20
It is always so hard, but take solace in the wonderful memories you shared here.
Moostache
Feb 2021
#22
What a beautiful girl! And oh my God, what amazingly good care you have taken of her for
LaMouffette
Feb 2021
#24
Lady of the Beasts, Please take Noelle gently home in Your loving arms, and send peace and
niyad
Feb 2021
#29
She was clearly loved in her all too short life. May peace be with you at this difficult time.
waterwatcher123
Feb 2021
#30
I'm choked up reading your account of the love and caring you and your family have given Noelle.
Fla Dem
Feb 2021
#34
Words fail me. Be strong for Noelle and be there for her every step of this awful process...
SWBTATTReg
Feb 2021
#36