Posted by spottedfurkids on 4/3/2012, 9:42 pm 173.85.195.81
An old Dalmatian I pulled on the verge of death April 2011 from Lancaster Shelter (So Cal). He was an owner turn in, request to PTS. Facebook does save lives! I was tagged early morning on him the day he was to be PTS, a lady in So Cal saw the thread, offered to drive him to me!! She took 24 hrs stopping along the way. He was filthy, 10 lbs overweight, about 16 years. He just wanted to die, I refused to let him, had to feed with syringe for 3 weeks BABY FOOD due to kennel cough & pneumonia, mint tea laced with honey to help his sore throat from coughing and keep him hydrated, soon he realized I was stubborn, finally had the will to live and has enjoyed ranch life very much!
He’s deaf and partially blind. I get up couple times at night b/c he’s unable to hold his pee & just poos in his sleep. I can handle the poo clean up but pee is harder since it messes up his bed & blankets!
So his end is near, I've scheduled my vet to come out next monday and send him along, surrounded by the green grass on the property. he came to me end of April last year. Trying to find a reasonable place in Sac to do a private cremation since we dont own our property so doesn't feel right burying him here. We're planning a feast for his last meal Sunday
cat tested, duck and goat tested...such a sweet old soul.
Sounds like you've given your lovely old man a wonderful last year. He was indeed a "Lucky" dog.
"The only true voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands, but rather in seeing with new eyes."
Glad you've had him for his last year, and made his last year a good one. Now he won't spend his final moments in a strange place, with strangers, he'll be in the arms of someone he loves.
Some days it's not even worth chewing through the restraints.
yes 17 years is pretty old. his teeth were in good shape and rear legs probably would have been more stable if he hadn't been so overwight for so long. he sure got plenty of exercise at our home!
heading out to feed the horses together one last time. always his fav part of the day
my vet came out, the storm passed and as the sun began to set he left his failing body as I cuddled him. I was thankful he passed easily and had such a compassionate vet. he's going to be cremated and I will have his ashes soon.
Posted by dobegal on 4/18/2012, 9:10 am, in reply to "RIP Lancaster Lucky..." 166.250.47.207
Looks like he had a wonderful life with you and was much loved. I love that he got to help feed and do the "chores" with you up until the end. Hugs to you.
"The only true voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands, but rather in seeing with new eyes."
