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by Macy
Sat Nov 28, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Euthanize - How did you Cope?
Replies: 5
Views: 3138

Re: Euthanize - How did you Cope?

Thank you for your response. Sadly, we do not live in a perfect world because in a perfect world your pets would live as long as we do. Also sad, that pets these days rarely die from natural cause because of all the good medical care which is available. So, we have to make this decision which is ver...
by Macy
Thu Nov 26, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Euthanize - How did you Cope?
Replies: 5
Views: 3138

Re: Euthanize - How did you Cope?

Thank you for your responses.
I am well aware of her condition.
My question just was if you had ever put down a dog, how did you cope with the loss?
Did it make you mentally crazy asking yourself if there wasn't more you could do?
Or the question was it really time to let her go?
by Macy
Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:13 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: Euthanize - How did you Cope?
Replies: 5
Views: 3138

Euthanize - How did you Cope?

Hello, I have a 9 1/2 years old German Shepherd. She has degenerative myelopathy with difficulty in breathing now and her left hind foot is swollen. She also has blood in her urine which I think is from the tumor or cancer she has been treated for that last 3 years. She also has an open wound on her...
by Macy
Fri May 01, 2020 5:06 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: DIY Wheelchair Plan?
Replies: 8
Views: 5385

Re: DIY Wheelchair Plan?

Hi Carol, she has never been active. She is more like me. Walk. If I measured correctly, her legs are 19". The total length from toe to back is 26". Yes, I feel you with the back. It is killing me. Some would say. put her down. I say, why? As long there is appetite, as long there is life. ...
by Macy
Fri May 01, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: DIY Wheelchair Plan?
Replies: 8
Views: 5385

Re: DIY Wheelchair Plan?

Thanks, Carol. That is the page I found on Google, but searching the forum for what parts I need and how to assemble turned out negative.
by Macy
Fri May 01, 2020 9:46 am
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: DIY Wheelchair Plan?
Replies: 8
Views: 5385

Re: DIY Wheelchair Plan?

Thank you for your response.
Welding and such is not a problem. I just do not know how to start without a plan.
by Macy
Thu Apr 30, 2020 5:57 pm
Forum: Caretakers' Cafe
Topic: DIY Wheelchair Plan?
Replies: 8
Views: 5385

DIY Wheelchair Plan?

Hello, I have a GSD which I rescued from a shelter seven years ago. She is now 10 years old and her hips are getting worse. Currently, I am supporting her with a rear harness, but I am running out of strength carrying her 4 times a day around with 90 lbs. I am not the youngest anymore. I can across ...