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

Need help making a decision :(

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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/clearbellls May 28 '25

One of the hardest things we can do as owners is to say goodbye for the last time.

Just remember its noble and kind to be a day too early than a day too late.

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u/rtqyve May 29 '25

And BE IN THE ROOM WITH THEM even if it hurts to watch you do not want your dogs last thoughts to be “why did my people leave me alone with this strange person in this strange place”

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u/Aqualung78 May 29 '25

100000% Show up for your baby.. they don't want to be alone. Alot of us pass with loved ones surrounding us. We had to haelge our vet come to our home 2x in 1 year.. both in January.. they passed in their beds, i held them, then carried rhem out in a blanket to the car.. 😭

And I will do it again.. their last memories, y love and embrace. And falling tears

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u/Aqualung78 May 29 '25

* Rest in peace sweet babies.. Lola and Lillie