groupw Posted February 8, 2017 Share #1 Posted February 8, 2017 Pouncer is a border collie. She will be 15 in March....maybe. We have seen the signs of age becoming more prevalent over the last few years. She went deaf about 2 years ago. Her back hips and legs have become weaker and achy in cold weather. Yet she oils still be playful and still trot across the yard...until this last weekend. She started whimpering frequently for no apparent reason. She whined and paced around the house for about 2 hours Sunday night. She would only relax if I pet her, but I needed to sleep myself. She stopped eating her dog food on Sunday. Ate a slice of bread yesterday morning but wouldn't eat anything more since. She even turned away from fresh cooked chicken tonight! She just sniffed it, tried a bite and walked away! i had to carry her up and down the porch stairs to get her outside. She has not even barked to come in. I want to get her each time tonight and last night because it was too cole to stay out. She didn't seem to care one way or another. I just get the feeling she is telling us goodbye, but I will call the vet in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted February 8, 2017 Share #2 Posted February 8, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onbike1939 Posted February 8, 2017 Share #3 Posted February 8, 2017 This is the worst of times. My only comfort was to tell myself that my dogs have had a good life and this was the last service I could render to them as an act of kindness. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted February 8, 2017 Share #4 Posted February 8, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Come Lately Name Posted February 8, 2017 Share #5 Posted February 8, 2017 6 hours ago, groupw said: She even turned away from fresh cooked chicken tonight! She just sniffed it, tried a bite and walked away! 6 hours ago, groupw said: i had to carry her up and down the porch stairs to get her outside. She has not even barked to come in ? This all sounds so familiar. I went through it about a year and a half ago. Wouldn't wish it on anyone. Sorry, man. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 8, 2017 Share #6 Posted February 8, 2017 Sorry groupw. As a dogs organs start to shut down, they turn away from food and water. Keep her company and comfortable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2017 Share #7 Posted February 8, 2017 Sorry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted February 8, 2017 Share #8 Posted February 8, 2017 I am so sorry. These are the tough days. Try to take care of yourself over the next few weeks. This is really hard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted February 8, 2017 Share #9 Posted February 8, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted February 8, 2017 Share #10 Posted February 8, 2017 Sorry to hear this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 8, 2017 Share #11 Posted February 8, 2017 that's really sad its a real shame that dogs don't live longer than they do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted February 8, 2017 Share #12 Posted February 8, 2017 I'm so sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted February 8, 2017 Share #13 Posted February 8, 2017 sorry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend_Maynard Posted February 8, 2017 Share #14 Posted February 8, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 8, 2017 Share #15 Posted February 8, 2017 I am so sorry. It's hard to see our loved companions decline. These are hard times, but I know whatever decisions you make, you do it with Pouncer's best interests in mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 8, 2017 Share #16 Posted February 8, 2017 We went through much the same thing last spring with our Border Collie, Sparky. It still hurts. Give Pouncer a hug for me and tell her she is a good dog. Will be praying for all of ya'll. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted February 8, 2017 Share #17 Posted February 8, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted February 8, 2017 Thanks everyone. The vet said it is acute pancreatitis. He said in a younger dog he would recommend treatment, but at her age, better to put her down. I will be going to tell her goodbye whenever I can get off hold with this goddamn software support company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 8, 2017 Share #19 Posted February 8, 2017 sucks man I'm real sorry to hear about this hang in there, buddy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted February 8, 2017 Share #20 Posted February 8, 2017 19 minutes ago, groupw said: Thanks everyone. The vet said it is acute pancreatitis. He said in a younger dog he would recommend treatment, but at her age, better to put her down. I will be going to tell her goodbye whenever I can get off hold with this goddamn software support company! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Grass Posted February 8, 2017 Share #21 Posted February 8, 2017 12 hours ago, groupw said: Pouncer is a border collie. She will be 15 in March....maybe. We have seen the signs of age becoming more prevalent over the last few years. She went deaf about 2 years ago. Her back hips and legs have become weaker and achy in cold weather. Yet she oils still be playful and still trot across the yard...until this last weekend. She started whimpering frequently for no apparent reason. She whined and paced around the house for about 2 hours Sunday night. She would only relax if I pet her, but I needed to sleep myself. She stopped eating her dog food on Sunday. Ate a slice of bread yesterday morning but wouldn't eat anything more since. She even turned away from fresh cooked chicken tonight! She just sniffed it, tried a bite and walked away! i had to carry her up and down the porch stairs to get her outside. She has not even barked to come in. I want to get her each time tonight and last night because it was too cole to stay out. She didn't seem to care one way or another. I just get the feeling she is telling us goodbye, but I will call the vet in the morning. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernest T. Bass Posted February 8, 2017 Share #22 Posted February 8, 2017 I'm sorry you're going through this. It hurts like hell. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted February 8, 2017 Share #23 Posted February 8, 2017 I'm sorry w. Keep thinking about the rainbow bridge where you will get to see Pouncer again I miss my Buster from when he died in 08. Vet did a paw impression and we have his ashes. I talk to him about once a week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caretaker Posted February 8, 2017 Share #24 Posted February 8, 2017 It's the kindest most humane thing to do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted February 8, 2017 Share #25 Posted February 8, 2017 ((((Groupw and Pouncer)))) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybeegb Posted February 8, 2017 Share #26 Posted February 8, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted February 9, 2017 Share #27 Posted February 9, 2017 Sorry to hear my man. We had to do the same to our 16 YO Aussie a few years ago. This may sound horrible but it's the god honest truth. My mom passed a few months before I had to put my dog down. I didn't cry when my mom passed but cried like a baby after putting down my dog. Maybe because my mom went on her terms but I had to make the decision for my dog. It was just so hard to do. Sorry you have to go through this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share #28 Posted February 9, 2017 10 hours ago, ChrisL said: Sorry to hear my man. We had to do the same to our 16 YO Aussie a few years ago. This may sound horrible but it's the god honest truth. My mom passed a few months before I had to put my dog down. I didn't cry when my mom passed but cried like a baby after putting down my dog. Maybe because my mom went on her terms but I had to make the decision for my dog. It was just so hard to do. Sorry you have to go through this. We have been bracing for this day for a while. You could see it coming. Even so, I was surprised at myself how matter-of-fact I was being about it all. Until I went to tell her goodbye. She looked at me and I could tell she knew what was happening. I stroked her and held her for a long while. She groaned the groan of comfort that developed as her hearing went away. When I released her, she looked away and wouldn't look back. That's when it all hit me like a ton of bricks. When I would look at FB messages from friends or on here, I would just lose it all over. I'm tearing up as I share this. I went to work simply because I knew if I stayed home all I would do is see reminders and cry again. Thank you again for all your support and friendship... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted February 9, 2017 Share #29 Posted February 9, 2017 So sorry! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted February 9, 2017 Share #30 Posted February 9, 2017 Hang in there... Yeah it's tough but we all know it was in her best interests. Nothing worse than seeing your dog in pain and they can't make that decision, only you can. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted February 9, 2017 Share #31 Posted February 9, 2017 GroupW. Pouncer is at peace now. No more pain, no more confusion from hearing loss, no more suffering. Take solace in that. All that a dog wants from it's family is to be loved and to be able to love them unconditionally. Putting a dog to sleep is hard. You did the right thing. My son and wife are starting to look at Border Collie rescues for our next family member. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share #32 Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, jsharr said: GroupW. Pouncer is at peace now. No more pain, no more confusion from hearing loss, no more suffering. Take solace in that. All that a dog wants from it's family is to be loved and to be able to love them unconditionally. Putting a dog to sleep is hard. You did the right thing. My son and wife are starting to look at Border Collie rescues for our next family member. As much as we loved Pouncer, I have discouraged many people from getting a Border Collie simply because they are not prepared for how much work they are. You must be engaged with them a lot and keep them challenged. If they get bored, they can be destructive simply because they want to be doing something! i admire you for being able to help a great but misunderstood dog. We will be taking a break from having a dog in the house. We want to be able to get away for weekends or longer and not have to put a dog in a kennel or worry about someone coming over to take care of them in our absence. Our youngest daughter and her best friend gladly used to do that, but they have moved out of town. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 9, 2017 Share #33 Posted February 9, 2017 Sorry. We lived dogless for a year or so, then re-upped, and we are glad we did. We are homebodies anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted February 9, 2017 Share #34 Posted February 9, 2017 May your memories be your greatest comfort. It is difficult to lose a loved one. My heart breaks with yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted February 9, 2017 Share #35 Posted February 9, 2017 6 hours ago, groupw said: As much as we loved Pouncer, I have discouraged many people from getting a Border Collie simply because they are not prepared for how much work they are. You must be engaged with them a lot and keep them challenged. If they get bored, they can be destructive simply because they want to be doing something! i admire you for being able to help a great but misunderstood dog. We will be taking a break from having a dog in the house. We want to be able to get away for weekends or longer and not have to put a dog in a kennel or worry about someone coming over to take care of them in our absence. Our youngest daughter and her best friend gladly used to do that, but they have moved out of town. I couldn't agree more. We had 2 Aussies (at the same time) before we got the one I referenced above. We had the time and energy to commit to her and we knew what we were getting into. My dog needed a 2 mile run in the morning (I rode while she ran) and a good hour of frisbee in the evening for well over 10 years before she started to calm down. A missed work out resulted in energy she just didn't know what to do with which often resulted in damaged property. We also had two small kids which were here sheep and kept her busy and engaged. Boarder Collies and Aussies require a lot of time and energy. We went about a year without a dog and then when we got our little Jack we rescued an older, mellower dog as I knew I didn't have the time or energy to commit to another Aussie. When the time is right you will know it and there are plenty of dogs needing good homes out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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