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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Apr 25, 2015

Maggie RIP

Just returned from our Vet.

Maggie had been having hips issues for over a year...but this past month she has been having more and more issues getting around.
And then recently really deteriorated quickly.

2 days ago she had problems squatting......last night her back legs just collapsed when she was peeing. This AM she couldn't get up w/o assistance.

Debbie looked at me and said it was time......she needed to express that feeling. Dang it was a hard thing to do. We sat with her until she passed.

She was Debbie's dog but she was MY BUDDY!

Maggie will be cremated....that will be another hard day when we pick up her ashes.

15 yr. old Border Collie/Mix.....was a heck of a companion/camping/traveling.

Get them cows and bunnies girl.....git em!

Thanks to those that sent PMs!!
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Apr 25, 2015
    Same thing happened to my Collie Sadie her back hips gave out. It was to the point where I would carry her out to the yard to do her business the back inside to the dining room where she would lay until I got off work 12 hours later. Other then her hips she was in good health. Vet said I had done everything I could do. Sadie no longer had quality of life so the decision was made. It was one of the hardest things I've done.

    God speed Maggie RIP.
  • Community Alumni's avatar
    Community Alumni
    Apr 25, 2015
    Old-Biscuit I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
    It is hard to let them go, but the memories remain.
  • rwj146's avatar
    rwj146
    Explorer
    Apr 25, 2015
    My heartfelt sympathies. Please rest assured she knew she was loved while you had her. Bob J.
  • Nutinelse2do's avatar
    Nutinelse2do
    Explorer
    Apr 25, 2015
    Byron, our thoughts go out to you and Debbie.

    So sorry to hear it. Doing the right thing for them is so hard, since it leaves such an empty place in us.

    May your hearts heal quickly, and leave you both only the many years of happy memories.

    Hopefully Maggie will find Shredder so they can chase bunnies together!

    Cheryl & Richard
  • Pawz4me's avatar
    Pawz4me
    Explorer
    Apr 25, 2015
    I'm sorry. We just went through the same thing last month with our almost 15 yo Brittany. He had kidney disease and his liver enzymes weren't looking great, but it was mostly arthritis that led us to make the decision. Even on two pain medications he was still hurting a lot and having a great deal of difficulty moving around. It's a hard decision, no matter what's going on.
  • brewjaz's avatar
    brewjaz
    Explorer
    Apr 25, 2015
    So, so sorry for the loss of your sweet Maggie. You gave her 15 wonderful years and you, too, were blessed. You will always carry her in your hearts with the memories---she will always be with you.
  • LadyRVer's avatar
    LadyRVer
    Explorer II
    Apr 25, 2015
    So sorry to hear of your loss. Know it hurts a lot, but try to think of all the good times you had with your camping buddy. Bailey .boy was there to greet her at the Rainbow Bridge...sure they will swap Rvin' stories.

    Hugs to both of you. RIP Maggie, no more pain.

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