Think Its time to let Yukon go.

geokon_2000 · 11-20-2009, 02:51 PM

Yukon has sever arthritis. I put him on NSAiDs..they helped for a little while...a little....tried tramodol....helped a little... He has trouble getting up on his own...trouble going poop without falling on his butt. He has recurring anal gland infections..

It's just so hard. He declined so fast...Just over the last year or so. I have a feeling something else is majorly wrong. I have a gut feeling it's not just the arthritis...if it were...the tramodol should help more.

I've just got to come to grips with saying goodbye.

**Amaruq** · 11-20-2009, 02:58 PM

It is never an easy decision but sometimes they will just let you know.

BowWowMeow · 11-20-2009, 03:10 PM

Ah, Joan. I'm so sorry. I know exactly what you're going through. So hard to watch them suffer and so hard to make a decision for them. Sending your strength and peace in making this decision...

SunCzarina · 11-20-2009, 03:11 PM

Joan, I'm sorry you're wrestling with this decision. It's a hard one but like Ruq said, sometimes they let you know.

My big beautiful boy Rex went from being a happy bouncy 9 year old to having a mess of autoimmune issues over the following year in addition to his arthritis. He would groan every time he got up. We lived on the second floor, he wouldn't go down the stairs unless I was right with him to steady him. After about a month of him giving me that look, I thought about all the poking and prodding I'd put him through that last year. Then one glorious sunday I took him for his last day out with me. Monday I had to let him go.

sleachy · 11-20-2009, 04:39 PM

I know exactly how you feel.

Skye'sMom · 11-20-2009, 06:50 PM

I have also been there. My heart is with you.

**JakodaCD OA** · 11-20-2009, 07:05 PM

Our dogs never seem to live long enough, "forever" wouldn't be long enough

( My heart is with you and Yukon ..

jake · 11-20-2009, 08:16 PM

Be strong-my last rescue had similar problems and somehow through a kind of 'Magical thinking" I felt he would pass on his own when it was time.Somehow we have to be strong-Maybe I waited a little too long but I was the one who HAD to DO IT.Hope my tootall taught me a lesson that will help me be strong the next time.Be with him hold him and send him to a place where you think he would want to be to wait for you.

DancingCavy · 11-20-2009, 10:38 PM

*HUGS* to you Joan. I know you'll make the best decision for Yukon.

BJDimock · 11-20-2009, 11:10 PM

Ruq said it best. They let you know.

The Dimock Pack sends their strength and love to you tonight.

May Yukon and his loved ones find peace, whatever the choice is.

11-20-2009, 02:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
geokon_2000 Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NY (south of Buffalo) Posts: 4,594	Think Its time to let Yukon go. Yukon has sever arthritis. I put him on NSAiDs..they helped for a little while...a little....tried tramodol....helped a little... He has trouble getting up on his own...trouble going poop without falling on his butt. He has recurring anal gland infections.. It's just so hard. He declined so fast...Just over the last year or so. I have a feeling something else is majorly wrong. I have a gut feeling it's not just the arthritis...if it were...the tramodol should help more. I've just got to come to grips with saying goodbye. __________________ Joan Mom to: Kitchi: Korean Jindo!!! (mix?) Sasha: Dutch Shepherd Fizban: BGSD Rescued 7/11/08 at 6 months Louie: Fluffy Fat Kitty Squeek: Fat Head Kitty Bob: Loud Siamese George RIP (5/16/07) Yukon RIP (11/23/09)

11-20-2009, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Think Its time to let Yukon go. It is never an easy decision but sometimes they will just let you know. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

11-20-2009, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,798	Re: Think Its time to let Yukon go. Ah, Joan. I'm so sorry. I know exactly what you're going through. So hard to watch them suffer and so hard to make a decision for them. Sending your strength and peace in making this decision... __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

11-20-2009, 03:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
SunCzarina Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 12,031	Re: Think Its time to let Yukon go. Joan, I'm sorry you're wrestling with this decision. It's a hard one but like Ruq said, sometimes they let you know. My big beautiful boy Rex went from being a happy bouncy 9 year old to having a mess of autoimmune issues over the following year in addition to his arthritis. He would groan every time he got up. We lived on the second floor, he wouldn't go down the stairs unless I was right with him to steady him. After about a month of him giving me that look, I thought about all the poking and prodding I'd put him through that last year. Then one glorious sunday I took him for his last day out with me. Monday I had to let him go. __________________ -Jenn Otto von Hena-C 05/23/08 Morgan Donnermond 08/04/01 I have duct tape and I am not afraid to use it.

11-20-2009, 04:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
sleachy Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,175	Re: Think Its time to let Yukon go. I know exactly how you feel. __________________ Silence is Golden ~ Duct tape is Silver. FO UCD Joobie Toozday CD HT RN OA OAJ NF JJ-N CTL1 CD-H TT CGC

11-20-2009, 06:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Skye'sMom Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,761	Re: Think Its time to let Yukon go. I have also been there. My heart is with you. __________________ Bonnie - http://www.DOGTORS.com - http://www.k9kollegeohio.com With approval from: Skye, CGC & certified therapy dog (GSD) Buddy, CGC & certified therapy dog (golden, tripod) RIP Sophie - the life was too short dog Solo - CGC, AAT 'stars in the sky dog'

11-20-2009, 07:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	Re: Think Its time to let Yukon go. Our dogs never seem to live long enough, "forever" wouldn't be long enough( My heart is with you and Yukon .. __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

11-20-2009, 08:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
jake Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: new england Posts: 2,710	Re: Think Its time to let Yukon go. Be strong-my last rescue had similar problems and somehow through a kind of 'Magical thinking" I felt he would pass on his own when it was time.Somehow we have to be strong-Maybe I waited a little too long but I was the one who HAD to DO IT.Hope my tootall taught me a lesson that will help me be strong the next time.Be with him hold him and send him to a place where you think he would want to be to wait for you.

11-20-2009, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
DancingCavy Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 9,655	Re: Think Its time to let Yukon go. HUGS to you Joan. I know you'll make the best decision for Yukon. __________________ ~Jamie~ Risa W-FDX/MF RN CGC WCM It Just Keeps Getting Better (Risa's Blog)

11-20-2009, 11:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
BJDimock Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mansfield, CT Posts: 2,102	Re: Think Its time to let Yukon go. Ruq said it best. They let you know. The Dimock Pack sends their strength and love to you tonight. May Yukon and his loved ones find peace, whatever the choice is. __________________ Proud foster of Gaia, Seda, Ilan, Sika, Fenna, and Tasha(Fidelco Guide Dogs)GSD, Missing Grimm Proud owner of: Ilan, FGD ambassador, Fenna, FGD momma,Sika,chose 2 help me,Gwen,pitX, Kip, GSDx. and,Frodo GSD 7 felines 3 beloved equines

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