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45. That's a fantastic perspective, and I'll keep it with me tomorrow.

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I just got off the phone with the Veterinarian, [View all] JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago OP

It seems that you are doing him a kindness biophile 21 hrs ago #1

Exactly. We can give them a quiet and gentle passing. erronis 21 hrs ago #10

I know you're right, and I feel right doing it, JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #18

Cuddles knows you love him. Maybe he wanted to stay with you as long as he could catrose 19 hrs ago #39

Your avatar looks like him, he had a round happy face JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #43

Really? Then I know he wanted every possible minute with you. catrose 17 hrs ago #67

He so loved our walks, JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #68

I am so sorry. John. Love, debbie debm55 21 hrs ago #2

Thank you Debbie, you're the best. JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #19

Do NOT beat yourself up. Life is finite and, yeah, that hurts Attilatheblond 21 hrs ago #3

I'm certainly open to that, I still talk to his sister Snuggles every single day. JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #9

😢 johnp3907 21 hrs ago #4

How beautiful JohnP3907 JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #11

I love this piece BonnieJW 20 hrs ago #22

😢 bamagal62 20 hrs ago #33

Oh no, John! What did the vet say is wrong with him? SheltieLover 21 hrs ago #5

His kidneys have just shut down JMCKUSICK 21 hrs ago #12

Oh no! SheltieLover 21 hrs ago #13

Thank you SheltieLover JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #21

You are a great guy, John SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #25

I am so sorry to hear this Alephy 21 hrs ago #6

Thank you Alephy JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #63

It's so hard 😫 i know Faux pas 21 hrs ago #7

I'm sorry John Niagara 21 hrs ago #8

Yu always do yr best SuzyandPuffpuff 21 hrs ago #14

So sorry Omaha Steve 20 hrs ago #15

I'm sorry for your loss, it's something every pet owner eventually has to face FakeNoose 20 hrs ago #16

Love in action, for the benefit of another LatteLady 20 hrs ago #17

I'm so sorry - it is the very worst part of pet ownership. TBF 20 hrs ago #20

I remember being thirteen and understanding that pain is the price we pay JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #57

I am so sad for you, John. Nanuke 20 hrs ago #23

Thank you so very much Nanuke, JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #58

I'm so so sorry. Peace to you, John Scrivener7 20 hrs ago #24

I'm so sorry! Ocelot II 20 hrs ago #26

"We who choose to surround ourselves The Wizard 20 hrs ago #27

I'm sorry MustLoveBeagles 20 hrs ago #28

So sorry so sad. I know how it feels. I'm going through it too stay strong. Walleye 20 hrs ago #29

JohnP reminded us of what they would say if they could talk to us, Thanks for everything. I had a wonderful time. Polly Hennessey 20 hrs ago #30

❣️🫂 littlemissmartypants 20 hrs ago #31

I'm sorry you are suffering through this painful time. JoseBalow 20 hrs ago #32

I am so sorry. ❤️ bamagal62 20 hrs ago #34

I am so sorry for you. I've had to let a pet go twice. It is always heart wrenching. He'll always be with you. Fla Dem 20 hrs ago #35

I'm so sorry. This is hard. yardwork 20 hrs ago #36

Been there Botany 19 hrs ago #37

John... LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago #38

Oh no, John, this is not what any of us wanted to hear MIButterfly 19 hrs ago #40

So sorry for you. I had to put my kacekwl 19 hrs ago #41

Deepest condolences to you SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #52

Thanks kacekwl 8 hrs ago #82

Sorry to hear this, kacekwl Bayard 18 hrs ago #59

Thank you kacekwl 8 hrs ago #81

I am so sorry for your loss, kacekwl MIButterfly 17 hrs ago #65

Thanks kacekwl 8 hrs ago #80

Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little one gently home in Your niyad 17 hrs ago #70

Just an hour ago, I posted this in a different thread. maybe it will help a little. 3catwoman3 19 hrs ago #42

That's a fantastic perspective, and I'll keep it with me tomorrow. JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #45

So very sorry angrychair 19 hrs ago #44

Thanks for the reminder that a miracle is indeed possible Angrychair. JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #47

gentle 🫂 mwmisses4289 19 hrs ago #46

I lost my "big dog" about five weeks ago. Ilsa 19 hrs ago #48

Thank you Ilsa, I appreciate the sentiment. JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #51

Deepest condolences to you SheltieLover 19 hrs ago #53

"" AllaN01Bear 19 hrs ago #49

Sorry to hear this orangecrush 19 hrs ago #50

I'm so very sorry. sinkingfeeling 18 hrs ago #54

Thank you Sinkingfeeling. JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #79

I'm so sorry for you. MN2theMax 18 hrs ago #55

Thank you MN2theMax, JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #56

I'm so sorry, John Bayard 18 hrs ago #60

Thank you Bayard, I'll truly be honored to do that for him, JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #61

I really am so sorry. LoisB 18 hrs ago #62

Thank you LoisB, I know and feel it from here. JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #64

My dear friend, I am so very sorry to hear this. Please know that you niyad 17 hrs ago #66

Thank you Niyad, you must be an answer to one of my prayers, JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #69

They will take good care of hm and his sister. And do not be surprised niyad 17 hrs ago #71

I fully expect something to happen, it's crazy how JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #74

Thinking of you, and Cuddles Laurelin 16 hrs ago #72

Thank you Laurelin. JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #78

Oh John, 😞 I am so sorry you are having to face this. Know that the deep sadness you feel is the true evidence that KitFox 15 hrs ago #73

I've thought that in heaven, he will be a story JMCKUSICK 15 hrs ago #75

Just be there with Toby. Dunc 15 hrs ago #76

Good morning Dunc, JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #77