When Pets Get Old...
By RedBurnet
@redurnet (1798)
United Kingdom
November 15, 2016 6:00am CST
My dog is thirteen and although she is still enjoying life she is starting to slow down and has some health issues which I think will eventually get worse. I keep having to stop myself thinking about how long she might have left and what will happen in the future. I have had lots of dogs and every single one has reached a point of illness where it was kinder to euthanize the animal. It's not a nice thing to have to go through although I realize it's best for the dog. How do other people cope when pets get old?
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@JudyEv (344704)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Nov 16
I guess most find it really hard. I think it helps to remember that this is the ultimate kind deed you can do when the pet no longer has a decent quality of life. Anything less is being unkind. Always put the animal first when making this decision. The owner doesn't really count.
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