It's a hard decision to make ...

Some of you may remember my posts about my old dog Luna and her falls down the stairs.

It turns out that she has cancer. I have decided not to pursue treatment options, nor further screening. She is 15 years old and has lived an extremely good life of sleeping with us, playing in the yard, rummaging through the trash, and just being a happy dog.

There is no reason to subject her to the battery of tests required to isolate what kind of cancer she has, nor is it fair to have her sedated to undergo ultrasounds, etc.

I know that some DUers will disagree with me, and I'm sorry those of you who do can't understand that my love for Luna is what is preventing me from making her go through hell at this stage in her life.

Luna knows that I have given her all the love that I have and I will continue to take care of her until the time comes.

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thank you for giving her a good life and loving her like you do

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At some point, I knew my old cat Turtle was sick (and had been for awhile and I had treated her) but at 17 I knew there was only so much I could do. I let her live out her last 6 months happy with me...

your Turtle kitty was lucky to have you.

I've had to make it myself and I came to the same conclusion that you did.

You will get absolutely no disagreement from me. Sometimes there is nothing more that we can do. Luna has had a great, long life and you know what's best for her. If you don't think that the potential for prolonging her life with treatment outweighs the suffering she'd be put through, then nobody...NOBODY...has the right to say differently. Nobody.

You, Luna, Little MB, and the rest of your family are in my thoughts.

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Thank you so much for your words of support. :hug:

I very painfully lost my 6 year-old dog a few years ago to cancer. Spend what time you have left with her as you always have... making her feel loved.

I'm so sorry.

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She can't jump on the bed, and she really hates being picked up.

She sleeps on a bed right next to my side, though. I think I may have to spend a couple of nights a week on the couch with her....

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But I know you will what is best for her. It's not easy-I know, having gone through this 4 times in the last 4 years. You know she will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge when the time comes.

adult life.

It really will be the end of so many aspects of life for me.

She will be waiting at the bridge with my Kobe cat who was killed last year. I still visit his grave every day, with Luna, and let him know how sorry we are that he was taken from us so young.

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She's a lucky little dog.

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How is WI treating you?

then come back to Ohio to meet the movers on the 12th. I move in on the 14th. Then I can let you know. ;)

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We're curled up on the couch right now, she's snoring really loudly :D

will you put her down or just watch till the end?

I cannot watch her struggle with walking or anything like that.

Right now she is still able to go up and down the stairs, she slips and falls in the early morning, so lately I have been holding her collar in the morning. She can haul herself up on to the couch, etc.

I would not be able to watch her deteriorate to a point that I thought she was in pain or sad.

But I totally agree with your decision.

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Our furry kids don't live long enough. And it hurts like hell to lose them.

It has been hard, especially trying to explain to Little MB that whatever Luna has is NOT contagious, and that she is going to go at some indeterminate time.

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If she were younger, it would be a different story, but she's 15.

It's kinder this way.

When my kitty got terminal cancer, I had him put to sleep before it got really bad. My main priority was to spare him pain and discomfort.

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Thank you.

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no reason to make Luna suffer needlessly. She'll let you know when it's time, and she'll be grateful.
It's so hard...we love our animal companions so much...but it is the right thing, and please let us know if you need hugs and love and support when that time DOES come.
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It is one of the hardest choices I have ever made.

My vet said he would do the same thing, though, so I know it is okay.

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and she loved you


no questions


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I had a 16 yr old

she was..... so old


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Luna


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I adore that dog.

I am dreading the day but it will come sooner rather than later, I know.

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Luna is fortunate to have such a loving family. I know that you will do right by her. :hug:

We are blessed to have her.

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I know how heartbreaking this must be, but as you say she's an old dog and has had a wonderful life.

Still she's a member of the family and this must have been so hard on you. :hug: :hug: :hug:

She is an integral part of my very being. So many people know us as a pair.

it is a really difficult decision to make. But 15 is a ripe old age, and yes, she doesn't need to be tortured during any more tests. She can play with my Mackenzie at Rainbow Bridge when it is her time to go.

She has truly lived a comfortable life.

She was severly abused before she was rescued and I adopted her while she was still a pup.

She has come a LONG way since those days.

will your vet do this by house call if you wish? Less trauma for Luna possibly

condolences and hugs to you :cry: :hug:

All the vets at the practice have been wonderful and they were all pulling for her.

We just have to wait and see now.

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That's always a hard decision... :hug: