A mate had two dogs, Blue Heeler and a Whippet who worked as a team. Whippy would flush cats out from under cars and the heeler would go for them. These dogs made frequent day trips from South Yarra to Frankston on the train on their own.
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Russell’s Big Day Out
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Penny is one sweet looking little pup.
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2 years later from losing Juno, I had noticed Hurley was bit off but just put it down to age and heat. Just to be sure a did a quick trip to the vet last night and its nearly 100% Lymphoma.
I had only just bought a ramp last week to help him get in and out of the car (which didn’t work)
We returned it today and spent the $200 on the best dog treats.
I can take him in for test on Monday but I had friend with a Border Collie around the same age and the chemo was horrible and didn’t really had any quality of life, yes he lived longer but it was not good.
Hurley is nearly 13, he has just started his steroids which will suppress the immune system for a few weeks and give him some comfort.
Not sure what to do, my feeling his let it take it’s course, he has suffered 2 ACL leg ops and recovered well, but the arthritis is starting to show now.
I don’t want him to suffer anymore but at the same time I can’t let him go, been a constant mess from last night, even waking in the night in tears.
This photo was from 12 December the beam of light from the South is weird as the sun is the opposite side.
And not long after
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My last dog, was an American setter. She was given to by in-laws in Qld, when she was 2. I had her 14 years, and l made her a silent promise that l wouldn’t let her suffer when the time drew near. In the end she was developing cataracts, had a heart murmur, had arthritis in 3 legs and was losing bladder control. That meant her hind legs would suddenly give way on her when we were out walking. Losing bladder control meant l could no longer allow her to sleep on my bed, which she just didn’t understand. The final straw came just after Christmas when l took her for a few walks. We got about 100m from the house when she would just stop, look at me and turn around and walk back home (l never needed to walk her on a leash). I had walked her 3 times a day since l got her. When a dog that had been so active for so long doesn’t want to go on a walk anymore, you know she was tired of her existence. I knew it was her time, l don’t regret it, as it was the best thing for her.
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That’s the thing he is really being determined still, every day straight to the lead then looks at the door, and still walks long distances…even wants to chase the ball. ( which we did for last time the other day as the vet warned the plates in his knees could move from sudden turns)
And it’s just realising that we did so many things for last time ever all of sudden. No more swimming, no more ball chasing in the park, no more tug of war.
Appreciate the words @Captain_Jack
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My heart goes out to you @AnnStBomber and Hurley. It’s always the hardest thing to know, but in the end you just do. When there’s no more joy or you know they’re in pain constantly then you’ll know. Just love and treasure the time you have left and all the wonderful memories. He’s been very lucky to have you. (& you him of course) xx
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@AnnStBomber , my heart goes out to you.
I’ve lost a few doggos over the years.
We lost our family chocolate Labrador Millie when she was just 7 yo, just before COVID, and that was 5 years ago. I still miss her……
All I can say is to make the best of the time you have as you help you much loved Doggo over the rainbow bridge, in the very best way you can.
If you are able, stay to the very end. Tell Hurley he was the best boy ever……
And then have a good cry.
Take care.
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Not sure if having a talking dog is a good thing 
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