How do you know when it's time?
Shelby has been diagnosed with congenital kidney disease. Everyday, she gets progressively worse. She has been shaking and vomiting constantly. She hardly leaves the couch. Today, my dad brought up the question of, "How long are we going to let this go on?" As much as I hate to think about it, I have to. We hate having to think of putting her down, but she just seems miserable. I'm sure that you guys are much more experienced than I am, so what do you think?
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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She now can be at peace! Our thoughts are with you! Take Care!
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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on
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She will meet many great corgis over the Rainbow Bridge. So sorry for your loss...
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Markley on
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I am so sorry...I know how bad you are hurting right now. Rest easy knowing you did the right thing for her, and the bravest and hardest thing for you. It was the ulitmate act of love on your part. I still cry over Dillon, and it's been 2 1/2 years. She will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge--I promise! Please take care of yourself, and allow yourself to grieve...take it one day at a time, it will get easier...
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Permalink Reply by Denise Hawkins on
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I am sending you hugs. I know how hard it is to send a dog to Rainbow Bridge, but know that you set her free from her pain. RIP x
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Permalink Reply by John Wolff on
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I feel so sad to hear this. Whenever we love someone, we open ourselves to hurt. They leave, they die, or it doesn't work. It can't last forever and it doesn't have to.
I have thought about losing Gwynn and Al. I look at them and know they won't be here forever. I'll likely outlive them. If it comes to this, I want them to die at home, and I would like to push the plunger myself, the last thing I can do for them. We'll see.
Til then, we're gonna take it easy... but we're gonna take it!
Our best to you.
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I absolutely love this picture. It makes me cry every time I see it...
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Permalink Reply by Edward and Gemima on
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Sam....I can tell how happy Shelby was to be with you by looking at your profile pics. She was lucky to have caring humans who were tormented in the end by what would be the very best for her because you gave her the best in life the short while she was here. We lost our puppy Phinneas when he was just 7mos old to a fatal car accident and I know how awful it feels to lose one so young! Let yourself off the hook with the guilt of it all(easier said then done I know) and take peace in knowing you did the absolute best you could with the time you were given together..then think of a healthy, playful, sweet little girl frolicking with all the great Corgis who have gone before her and have been waiting to welcome her home. I wish you the greatest amount of peace now and in the days to come....Melissa
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Permalink Reply by Judi, Dawn, Soffie & Griffyn on
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless your sweet Shelby.
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Permalink Reply by Alice on
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I'm so sorry for your loss. It was a brave decision you made and I can only hope to be as brave when I am faced with the same decision one day. My thoughts are with you and I pray that you will be at peace soon for Shelby certainly is. :)
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Permalink Reply by DR, Nala & Simon on
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So sorry for your loss. Rest assured you gave Shelby the best, and she was happy. Hugs.
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Permalink Reply by Roger/Laurie on
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Our boys send you hundreds of corgi kisses. This was so hard for you and your family. Shelby was one of the lucky ones to have such a great family.
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