I am so sorry about Cassie. You will know what you have to do and that the decsion is the right one once you have spoken to the vet on Friday. Thinking of you.

Sue

Just told Dave the bad news. He said he will come with me Friday but doesn't think he'll be any good coz he'll be worse than I will he says. He's just been out to give Cassie a hug and a few kind words I think, he's taking in hard too. Funny thing, his Dad passed away a couple of weeks ago and he didn't give a stuff (they hadn't spoken for 2 years though) and said at the time, the only time he's upset is when he loses one of our dogs! He also said maybe we should try some x-rays first coz he thinks it's her back end, but I told him that's only because this thing is spreading imo toher spine. Anyway, x-rays would mean knocking her out probably so what's the point? We will discuss all this on Friday with the other vet though. I could keep my original appointment I made for tomorrow with the other vet, but I think he's passed us over now to this new specialist, but it might be a good idea maybe to take her along for him to see what he thinks about her rear end being so stiff? Perhaps. Dave also said if we do make the decision on Friday then he'll have to come to ours to do it, coz we want her in the garden with all the others, and we also want it done at our home not at the vets, so that's sommething I didn't think about. All this doom and gloom and you never know, this man might be some miracle worker and will come up with something, but I'm not getting my hopes up, after all, I'm the one seeng her like this every day going slowly downhill,I'm the one who had a long conversation with the vet today, and she obviously perks up a bit when he walks through the gate and wags her tail. I know Dave will be worse than me on Friday coz he had to leave the room when the vet came here for our last baby and I had to hold her leg, but Dave just couldn't stay, he was too chocked up. I can see I've got to be the strong one around here coz even dear old Mum adores Cass and she's pretty chocked up about it all too.

I've just tucked her up in her bed now because it's very difficult to move her when it's time to go to bed and I have to wake her up, she's too stiff, I hate having to move her then poor girl. She's happy, she's had some gravy bones and a carrot. Her water is next to her bed so she doesn't have to go far for a drink. Bless her little cottons, she sure is special, she licked my hand to say thankyou, and I can see something in her eyes that I've never seen before..... I think she's asking me you know, she's had enough I think.xx

Oh Helena, I am so, so sorry to read about this. What an awful time for you. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling for your lovely lady right now.
But I know that you will do all you can for her and will make the right decision for her.
I have been thinking of you both all week and I am so sad for you and Cassie to read this this evening.
Lots of hugs to you both.
Jo x

Hi Helena I am thinking about you and I know no matter how hard it is for you you will do what is best for Cassie I t is so hard to watch them when they are like that and the quality of life has gone. I know from what I went throught with Ludmilla just how hard it is to make that decision, but like you,I wanted to be able to hold her close as she slipped peacefully away and to say goodbye, and I just did not want her to have another op and lose her on the table. I miss her still but I think for her I made the right decision. It is very difficult but it is the one thing we can do for them and let them go with dignity. I am really so very sorry , give my love to Cassie and some gentle hugs.

Thanks for thinking of us, this is really hard for me right now, but your messages bring me comfort. You're all so very genuine and caring, and most of all, I know you know exactly what I'm going through.Thanks to each and every one of you for your genuine concern.xxx

If you have to make "that" decision Aitch, then getting the vet to come to your home is a good idea. I also think it's good for Georgie to see Cass "afterwards" so he can come to terms with it. He'll probably still pine, but I heard good reports about doing this, and it seems a logical thing to do, to me anyway.
When I lost my afghan hound she died in my arms, and I'll never forget it. It's the best way, IMO. Three of my shibas have gone into the vets overnight and have never come out again and not having any kind of closure is horrible.
Many many hugs to you, Dave, Mum and of course dear, dear Cassie xoxox

Really sorry to be reading this about Cassie, thinking of you all.

I totally agree Vicki, I wouldn't be able to cope either if that happened. So sorry for you. Thanks to you Werewolf for your kind wishes for us all, much appreciated in my time of need.

Gotta go coz the pc is dying on me now, can't wait to get my own pc up and running again - these laptops are ok and very handy, but no designed for Dogsey with such a short battery life are they!

You lot are outstanding with your genuine concerns both for me and dear Cass, I will come back to you with more news be it good or bad, when I get it. Thanks again for all this caring support, I feel a bit better now, so thankyou all.xxx

Take care h and make the most!

I'm sheding tears with you Helena, I'm so sorry to hear that Cassie's results weren't so positive as we had all been hoping.
I think you know in your heart of hearts what is happening however I'm sure the specialist will be able to put your mind at rest on Friday (which ever way things go).

As everybody has already said we are all here for you & your family. If you need us just shout, hugs, kisses & so much love to you all.

Nic xxxx