Thread: Not hunting dogs, these are my children.

I'm an old dog and I really like the fire.

Keep them cosy as long as they can enjoy life VC. When the time is right, you'll know, and so will they.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Unfortunaly that is the first walk they have had in months....my god they were keen to get out of the back section.

The food and meds have made them able to do about half a walk around the block IMHO before they start to struggle.

Otherwise they have free rein of about 20mx4m.

I doubt they will survive another winter outside......I have already caved from pressure of her indoors to let them sleep inside even tho I am a staunch dogs outside man

Im weeping just typing this and especially when the big softy Zac is nuzzling me for a pat.


I know what is coming....I just dont know when is the best time for them.

There's no good time VC it's just gotta happen when it's gotta happen. I'm facing the same with a huntaway I've got. 13 yrs old still quite active but has cancer...one day he and I will go for a walk with a rifle n he won't come back....


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It's bloody hard, and I think you do know... it is time mate. They've had a great innings, you can;t restore them and nothing you feed or administer will repair them. It's their time. Thoughts are with you.

Don't let people who haven't met you or your dog's sway your decision dude.

YOU have spent the last 13 years with them. You really will know when the right time is.

We gave or 14 year old rotty velvet and fish oil and some meds and she was happy enough for another year living around the house with the occasional swim. Nights by the fire with unlimited pats. Those dog electric blankets work a treat over winter too.

Best of luck mate, sucks seeing any mate, human or otherwise, go.

I thought what a nice idea it would be to have a cup of tea on Friday afternoon and have a quick read of the dog section I don't normally visit....... Bloody hell, something got in my eye after reading about 5 replies in this thread

Mate, she's a hard call when to say goodbye, only you will know when it is the right time, as others have said; be strong tell em their a good boy/girl and cry afterwards.