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Sarah Styf's avatar

Oh, I'm so sorry. Anyone who has lost a beloved pet knows just how devastating it can be. We have two dogs that are a year apart and we dread the day our fur children start their decline. So why do we allow them into our lives to start with? Because we love them and they are family. Praying for clarity as you decide the best course of action for Beso.

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Sarah Lavender Smith's avatar

thank you!

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Real Life by Cara Marrs RDN's avatar

So sorry Sarah, it is such a tough situation and Ive been there several times. In your heart you will know the right decision after talking with you vet. sending you love my friend xoxo

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Sarah Lavender Smith's avatar

Thank you Cara! Beso stabilized enough with the prednisone med that we’re leaving him in the care of my brother & petsitter when we depart. He is still blind and losing weight but seems less depressed, and he seems relatively content when he’s with the other dogs. I’m cautiously optimistic he’ll still be with us when we return in December.

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Julie Lind's avatar

So sorry to read this. I totally get that our animals become our children when we are emptynesters. I hope the best decision will show itself soon.

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Denzil Jennings's avatar

I’m so sorry, Sarah. A pet’s life is always too short even in the best of circumstances, but they give us so much in the short time they’re with us.

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Sarah Lavender Smith's avatar

Thank you. so true!

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Julia Moffitt's avatar

So sorry - that’s tough all around. Dogs teach us so much, even the hardest lessons of all. 💔

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Emily's avatar

So So sorry 😞 ♥️

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Jennifer O’Connor's avatar

So so sad. I still remember when you got Beso ... it doesn’t seem so long ago. I’m so sorry you’re going through this, and the timing is rotten.

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Vito Bica's avatar

Sarah, so sorry to hear this. We know from our own experience that it’s so true that their unconditional love makes this even harder. Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time.

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Jennifer Mann's avatar

sarah, this just flat out sucks. if you want to go for a cry run, i’m around ❤️

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Kelton Wright's avatar

Ugh I’m so sorry. What a terrible position to be in. Thinking of you guys and sending all my love.

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Sarah Lavender Smith's avatar

Thank you. Your post today was great!

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