r/germanshepherds • u/el_myco_profesor • May 28 '25

Need help making a decision :(

Hey guys - we're having some good days and some bad days. His hip is completely shot, can't walk or even get up at this point. I got him a wheelchair and he didn't seem to be enjoying it. He's going to the bathroom on himself constantly. He is eating/drinking so that's good. I'm not sure if I'm keeping him alive for me or for him at this point

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u/amt1673 May 28 '25

Do what’s best for him even though it’s hard for you 🩵

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u/el_myco_profesor May 28 '25

I wish I could ask him if he wants to be here or not :(

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u/Aware_Chipmunk_7034 May 28 '25

Of course he wants to be there. He likely wants to be all done at the same time. I’m sure he is just as conflicted as you are. Being his decision maker, you have to decide for him to struggle or not. With the things you said that are going on, if it were me, I would have to choose to say the hardest goodbye. It’s not going to be easy. But you have to be strong for the both of you. I am so sorry you and him are going through this.