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We just had to put down our samoyed last wednesday. She, like your dog, was having a lot of trouble with her hind legs among other things.
Its a very hard thing to do but when the time comes it helps to realize that your dog has probably already lived much longer with you that it would have in the wild. I know that there is no way my dog would have been able to survive in the wild even several years ago. So although it feels like you are shortening a life, in reality you have probably already extended it.
Hopefully things will work out and you will have a little more time. I wish you the best.
I wanted to post this poem that one of my moms co-workers gave to her. The Author is unkown.
When the time comes...
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And the pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this--the last battle--cant be won.
You will be sad I understand
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes,
Please, let me go.
Take me to where my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved.
From pain and suffering I have been saved
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do.
We've been so close--we two--These years.
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
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