Suzanne115 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Hi - I would like to ask for prayers for my dog, Maurice. My 12 year old standard poodle has been having problems for about a week. He isn't eating and he is getting weaker by the day. I am taking him to the vet today because they have one more thing they can try. If not, I have to try to find the strength to let him go. I lost his sister 2 years ago in November and I am still sad for her. Needless to say, it has been a difficult week and I fear we may have something even more difficult in the horizon. I don't want him to suffer and I pray I can be strong enough to let him go. I just want to make sure we have exhausted our options. My oldest daughter grew up with this dog and it is just so difficult. Thank you, Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 :grouphug: My dd and our standard poodle are growing up together. They are both still young, but I so won't look forward to that time in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: and prayers. When the time does come to let him go, Sweetie, your great love for him will supply your strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBMama Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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emzhengjiu Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Praying for your sweet dog and for you. I lot two beloved pets a few years ago and still think about each of them often. You'll make the right decision out of love when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes. Maurice stayed at the vets tonight. They are giving him fluids and medicine via an IV. We checked on him a few minutes ago and he is doing some better. The vet suspects he may be seriously ill, but we may not know for sure without exploratory surgery. I am not going to allow them to do the exploratory surgery. If we can get him feeling better via medicine, then that will be great. If not, I will have to prepare to say goodbye. He has had health problems his whole life and I don't feel like it is fair to him to put him through another surgery. It is so difficult. Years ago, I had to put my 19 year old toy poodle to sleep. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done. They become so much like family. Thanks again, Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Praying here, Suzanne. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 My heart breaks for you. We had to put our old girl down recently. I miss her so much. Some days are better than others. I was told, before we let her go, that she would tell us when she was ready, and she did. Maurice will do the same for you. It will be hard but you're doing it for him. But...we have a big God and I will pray that He will heal the old guy or that He will give you the steegth to do what you need to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I'm praying, Suzanne, for you and your dog! It's really tough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Oh, Suzanne, I am so sorry. And I totally understand; I had to put 3 family dogs down in the past 4 months. I hope your doggy pulls through and it's just an illness. But if not, I pray peace and comfort for you as you do the kind thing for your precious companion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Praying for your pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes. Maurice stayed at the vets tonight. They are giving him fluids and medicine via an IV. We checked on him a few minutes ago and he is doing some better. The vet suspects he may be seriously ill, but we may not know for sure without exploratory surgery. I am not going to allow them to do the exploratory surgery. If we can get him feeling better via medicine, then that will be great. If not, I will have to prepare to say goodbye. He has had health problems his whole life and I don't feel like it is fair to him to put him through another surgery. It is so difficult. Years ago, I had to put my 19 year old toy poodle to sleep. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done. They become so much like family. Thanks again, Suzanne Having to part with a beloved pet is one of those gut wrenching experiences. Prayed for Maurice and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I am so sorry. In my lifetime, I've had to put three dogs to sleep. Those were the most difficult things I have ever had to do, and each time I honestly thought I might never recover from it. Praying for peace about doing the right and kind thing, if you need to. Praying that he gets better, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thank you all for your prayers. I really appreciate them. We just had Maurice put to sleep. It was the right decision,but so very difficult. He was a great dog who was much loved. Thanks again, Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Bless you. I know it was the right thing to do for your dear friend. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Oh, Suzanne! I'm so sorry! (((Hugs))) Good dog, Maurice. Good boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I'm so sorry, Suzanne. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Thank you all for your prayers. I really appreciate them. We just had Maurice put to sleep. It was the right decision,but so very difficult. He was a great dog who was much loved. Thanks again, Suzanne :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I am so sorry, Suzanne. Praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I'm so sorry, Suzanne. I'm sure you made the right decision, but it is so hard to lose a pet. They really are members of the family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I'm so sorry. I had to go through that 3 years ago--if anything, I waited too long. You showed great love for him by doing what he needed you to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I'm so sorry. Maurice is at peace; may you be at peace, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Standards are just such loving companions; i am glad you got to share life together. :grouphug: ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I'm so sorry! ((Hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 ((((Hugs)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I am sorry for your loss :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBMama Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss, and that you had to make such a hard decision for your friend. You are right, poodles are great dogs. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm so very sorry for the hurt you and your family are feeling right now. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss {{hugs}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 My heart truly breaks for you. We had to put our Border Collie down last month, and she was definitely my heart dog. Even when our minds know it was the right thing, it is never an easy choice to make. (((HUGS))) to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datgh Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I could fill up the whole page with hugs! I know just how you feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thank you all so much for your kindness and support. I really does help. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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