Hi Journal,Today is not too good here.. Penny who is our little dog is going on 18 years old and I have to have her put down. She has not eaten in 4 days and can barely walk. I have tried feeding her everything I can think of, and her favorites food she will not even eat..She used to lay for hours on my lap, but now she doesnt want to be held..She drinks alot of water and pees alot. What a sweet little girl,as she still goes out to pee. Her breathing yiu can hear,as it has become like a hissing sound..I just keep telling my self,"just one more day" but I know this day is coming very soon.She does not seem to be hurting, or in any sort of pain,and this keeps me from taking her in to be put to sleep. Damn this is so hard. I know people say,"it is just a dog" but she is "OUR FAMILY MEMBER!!! This is breaking my heart...I just love her so much...I am not sure if I am being selfish or not, by keeping her the extra day,or days, but she is not in pain, but I am sure she is uncomfortable..here it is 5:00 and we had to put Penny down...She was bleeding from the nose and was losing control of her bowels...The vet took her right in and said she probably would have past in the night..I am going to miss her
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Dear Phyllis....I\'m so sorry to hear about your Penny. Our pets are truly members of our familes; loving members who contribute so much to our daily lives, and we think of them as such. I know it\'s so hard making a decision like that, and you are not being selfish for loving her so much. I will be thinking of you - I am here whenever you need me. Heartfelt hugs, Lori
I am so sorry about your Penny. I am crying because I know how much pain you are in and how much you will miss her. Pets are members of the family, and the enrich our lives with their uncondiitonal love. It is a heart wrenching decision to put your dog down, but unselfish on your part. Our babies don\'t need to suffer just because we are going to miss the. Penny will be waiting for you on the Rainbow Bridge. I will be thinking of you and I will say a prayer for both you and Penny. Love Marie