Lobo's time on Earth is coming to an end - please

[rjvamp]

Dear friends,

Please keep us in your prayers. Lobo's time is coming to an end. Next Friday I will be back in Minnesota and have scheduled a home visit w/our vet. I am asking for one last review of his health but really just need my vet to tell me what I need to do. I hate to say goodbye to my friend. I remember getting him in California in 1995. I was in the USAF, stationed at Travis AFB. His first visit to the AF vet he was so upset for having to go there, as he walked out he stopped, looked at the tech, squatted and pooped in the floor. He then looked at me, smiled and we walked out. He hated vet offices. He has always been a character!

But over the last few months he has stopped eating correctly and now the only food he will half way eat is raw hamburger and a raw steak. No kibble, no wet foods...sometimes hand fed human stuff that is cooked. But for the most part his appetite is gone. He looks like he has aged so much over the last few months. His energy is low. His left back leg he drags now and it is almost impossible for him to get up on his own now. He has had issues with pooping while laying down - but that is easy to clean up....but now he has lost his ability to hold his pee. This is no way for my friend to live.

So while I asked God for at least 1 more year back in 2006, he gave me double the time. So I cannot be angry. I can only be thankful for the extra measure I was given.

So I ask for your prayers as we make this last journey with him this week and say our goodbyes. This December he would have been 14 years old. Not bad for a German Shepherd/Malamute mix. He is an awesome boy and I know I will miss him so much. But doing the right thing for him is not easy.

Thank you in advance.

Robert Davis


Lobo in 2007


Lobo, me and Cotton (1994 - 2005) cleaning out to move in 1996 - moving to Georgia from California

[BJDimock]

My family's thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have bargined for the time left with a beloved friend more than once and have gone through the pain of knowing when it was time to uphold my end of the deal. Because of you, Lobo was. As painful as it is to us, it can be the greatest and most loving gift we can bestow. At almost 14, I would have to say that you did an amazing job keeping him happy and healthy. May you continue to find love, support and strength through friends.

[WiscTiger]

Robert spend as much qulity time before next Friday that you can with Lobo, even if it is just a car ride or hainging out together watching TV.

I wish I could tell you that it is easy but it isn't. But you don't want Lobo to suffer.

I also think that if we pay attention to our dogs, they will give us signals that it is time. Sometimes it is just a look, or it could be the sigh when they he settled like this is where I want to stay, I am to tired to move. It could be one of many things.

Cyber hugs.

Val

[moei]

Sending you and Lobo lots of cyber hugs.

[ncgsdmom]

Saying my prayers for you and Lobo. He looks so happy, and I'm sure he has enjoyed a wonderful life with his dad...spoiled and loved. I know it is hard for you right now, I will keep you and Lobo in my thoughts. ( I have a 13 yr old that is also "aging " pretty quickly over the past few month....the arthritis is getting worse, and she sleeps a lot, but still in great spirits). Good luck on the vet visit...hopefully something can be done with medication to help him out.

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

What a beautiful boy-wonderful face. Please do take care.

[srfd44-2]

You are going on a journey none of us want to make , but we all must walk.... with our friends. We must be there for them as they were for us during our highs and lows. Know you are not alone. We are all there for you and Lobo. Take care and peace to you and Lobo.

[marksmom3]

It sounds like you and Lobo have had many great times together.
We'll be keeping the both of you in our thoughts and prayers this week.

[RebelGSD]

I have been in your shoes several times with my own dogs and fosters.
Please cherish every moment you have together and create memories for a lifetime. The two of you are very lucky to have had each other, it is obvious that your time together was filled with love and joy.

Prayers going your way...

P.S. You can purchase boy-doggie diapers which will make the management of the incontinence a little easier.

[Sashmom]

Im so sorry Robert, I missed this/ I know you told me Lobo hadnt been doing too well and kept wondering about him.
Your obvious love for Lobo is what made me realize I was going to make Sashi a "kibble cake" this yr for his birthday yes, thats how much that video touched me. We didnt make it to his birthday but see, this is why it seems the older they get, the more we appreciate them/ I know Lobo had a wonderful life and very full and he wont feel pain anymore which none of us want.
(((((((hugs)))))))