So sorry to hear about Joe. I think everyone in this group feels your pain, and has offered great advice with a sincere heart. If he is in pain, and nothing can be done to stop that pain, then you know what you have to do. His being clingy, is probably because he knows that it is his time and he just wants to say goodbye. He probably senses your sadness too and is trying to console you. Just love him, and take a deep breath, and let him see you give a smile of comfort, and tell him what a good boy he is, so he knows that everything will be okay while he crosses-over and there is nothing to fear.
Some Vet's will come to your house, so that he will feel more comfortable in your arms. The Vets here give two shots in the thigh, the first one puts them to sleep immediately, before they even finish emptying the needle. The second shot, stops the heart. They are unconscious so they don't feel any pain from the second shot. Some Vets will only come to your home, if you have a place to bury them either on your property and the law allows that in your state, or you can show proof of having a plot for him at a pet cemetery, or you can ask the Vet to take him back with him for cremation, or send it to a pet cemetery. The other choice is to take him to a Vets office and stay with him until he is at the bridge and let the Vet dispose of the body, or ask to have him sent to a pet cemetery if you have made arrangements, or you can ask to have him cremated. You can either keep the ashes, or buy them in your yard so that he has a place close to you. You can order pet urns as well as pet caskets on line, or maybe you have a special vase or box to hold him. My heart goes out to you Carolyn. I know too well what the feeling is like and I admit, it stays with you for a long time. You have other babies, that will also miss their furmate, so you have to be strong for them, for they too will go through a grieving period. I would let them sniff and smell Joe just before you leave for the Vet, they will probably understand....dogs are smarter then we think sometimes. Hugs, Peggy -------Original Message------- From: C.M. Date: 2/2/2012 12:29:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] My dog is dying Hi friends, My dog, Joe (some of you "oldies" know him) is dying. Two weeks ago, the vet gave me the "news". My Joe is almost blind, can't hear and has tumors/lumps all throughout his body. He's only 12 years old - I rescued him one day before he was scheduled to die - He's a 26 pound corgie/staffie/doxie black and white beautiful dog. So sorry you guys, I'm crying. But, no amount of money will fix Joe. I think he's getting worse quickly - more difficulty breathing, more coughing/choking; limping even more, not eating and there's more. What's strange is that he's become a "velcro" dog. Now, he just wants to be near me - which breaks my heart. Is he trying to say goodbye? Is he trying to say he hurts? When the time comes-which sounds soon, what do I do? Do I take him to his vet? Then what do I do with my Joe's body? You all have unfortunately, been through this, but I haven't and I don't know what to do. Can you please help me? Thank you, Carolyn Joe, Koby, Penny
