I had to let my Odie go. My house feels so empty. I applied and got approved for this boy that has been in a no kill shelter for almost 2 years. He was abused and emaciated when he came in. Anybody have any thoughts? They say he is timid. I just dont want timid to ACTUALLY mean scared, then aggressive.

Hi all, as life would happen, I am strapped for cash and my sweet, gentle soul mate pup needs to be put to rest, pretty much now... She isn't eating, incontinence issues, rotted teeth, losing weight rapidly....

I recently switched jobs and make $20k less annually. I was great with routine medical care as well as some extraordinary surgeries and dental. But in this season of my life, I am not prepared for hers to end.... I am not asking for a handout or anything free.... her vet, New Hope Animal Hospital quoted me just under $400 for procedure and cremation. I have some of it, just not all of it. I cannot ask my parents or friends.

Is this reasonable? Are there local grants? I was denied for all the typical care credit and scratchpay, thank you divorce! I have been searching all over and applications are closed all over the city. I am desperate for her end of life to be with dignity and hopefully with her actual veterinarian (hope & pray). But really, I just need some real support! Please don't come for me in comments. I already feel shame for this.

How do you all care for your senior working breed dogs? This is Radish and she has always needed a lot of exercise and mental work to be fulfilled and chill (and I love that about her.) She's abruptly lost a lot of ability and stamina so walks have gone from 5 mile hikes to quarter mile strolls, but she's still her same old self in many ways. I keep trying to give her gentle activities that will give her some mental engagement without stressing her body out but she goes right over threshold into overstimulation (barking, whale-eyed, trying to herd things that should not be herded). She has always needed a good walk beforehand to peacefully enjoy things like people-watching at a cafe, visiting a friend, or doing low-energy scent work. How do I give her quality of life without sending her into overstimulated mania whenever anything vaguely exciting happens?

Jabo is a senior stray dog who was diagnosed with a perineal hernia. With the help and support I received from kind people, Jabo was finally able to undergo the surgery he desperately needed on October 14.

After his surgery, Jabo needed to remain confined at the veterinary clinic for monitoring and recovery. Today, the vet informed me that he is recovering well and has already started eating, so he was finally cleared for discharge!

Veterinary Expenses Paid:

• Down payment on October 14: $323
• Remaining balance upon discharge: $503
• Total paid to the veterinary clinic: $828

Please note that I also purchased some additional items for Jabo's recovery. One of his medications, a laxative, was purchased at a human pharmacy (Photo 7). I also bought him a muzzle and an e-collar (Photo 8), as well as dog food (Photo 9).

Sweet Jabo still needs your help!

Jabo underwent major surgery. His internal organs, including his intestines, pancreas, and bladder, had shifted into his perineal area and needed to be repositioned to where they belong.

He now has surgical wounds on his lower abdomen and on both sides of his bottom. Although he has been discharged, his recovery journey is far from over.

Jabo still needs follow-up checkups and 10 sessions of laser therapy, which cost $16 per session (he had the first session today, the second one will be on Oct. 19 (please see photo 10)). He may also need additional medications depending on his recovery.

Jabo has made it this far, and I am so grateful to everyone who helped make his surgery possible. Now, we need your help to ensure he recovers properly and to reduce the risk of complications that could require another surgery.

Any amount you can spare will be a big help in Jabo's recovery to help give this sweet senior dog a chance to live a more comfortable and pain-free life. Thank you so much.

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This is a hard one . Thank you for 16 almost 17 years my stinky buns

YYYYOOOOO wassup senior doggie luvas. This is my grandmammy Mokey. She will be 16 in February so she ooollllllddddddddd like I‘ve had this dog since I was 8 years old. She been with me thru everything ❤️💯💯. This photo is one cold night we had, I tucked her in and she looked like a lil jellybean 🤣 she snores so loud bro too I didn’t have enough iphone storage to record it doe

3rd slide is her now but 4th slide is the Mokey I remember 🌚 when I was a kid. She was less sassy and liked stealing valuable items to then zoomie off to bury them WE STILL NEVER FOUND THEM BRO😭 now my doggie got dementia and is def and 70% blind so she can’t even tell us where all the stuff she buried is. Okay das it I just wanted to share grannie wichu all hehe

Colly went on a FORTY-FIVE MINUTE WALK today!!

Originally I tried to finish up at 25 minutes, as it was already longer than what she can usually last before she's too tired and sore and I have to carry her home.

I got to the driveway and she immediately tried to go anywhere but the front door and then sat there and wouldn't move unless the direction was away from home. Seeing as she went the ENTIRE walk with so much pep in her step and didn't stop to rest a single time I decided it would be okay to continue walking her. She kept going with boundless energy for another 10 minutes until she started to slow down so I decided it was time to head back.

Even when we got home she didn't go lay down and sleep like she usually would, and she wanted to come on the walk with my other senior dog (although I thought it was best not to bring her on this walk in case she was done halfway through and I would have to carry her the rest of the way while walking my other dog).

It made me so happy to see her so energetic, just like her younger self :')

Looking for some guidance or advice from fellow pet owners. When did you know it was the right time to euthanize your animal?

Ours is 12/13 years old, with hip dysplasia, and having a difficult time getting around. She’s struggling to get up after laying down long term and going up the stairs to get back in the house. But she also has moments of running (very slowly) in the yard and being playful outside. This is such a hard choice for me to make because she isn’t “sick” , I just don’t want to make the wrong choice.