Thanks for the kind words abbydog2010. I really needed it. It's funny how our lives are so intertwined with our pets and when they are gone, we seemed kinda lost. My husband and I had lost 3 pets (2 cats and 1 dog) over the course of 1 1/2 years. It never gets any easier. From a household of 5 furry...

Jake passed peacefully today. I can't help but feel so guilty and that I have betrayed him. He was a goofy gentle giant and we will miss him so much. I am already missing his fuzzy face and ears. I'd give anything to hear his nails on the floor again.

I had an appointment to put my dog, Jake to sleep today. Jake is a large 120lb, 10 yr old senior dog, blind, deaf, showing signs of cognitive dysfunction and difficulty with his back legs. At times, I don't think he knows who I am anymore. He would howl laying on his side on his bed even when I am i...

Thanks for the reply.. I really appreciate it. I read about doggie dementia and the medication too.. Will talk to the vet about it and also the cost of medication. I've had friends told me that it is time to let go as Jake has been spending 22-23 hours a day sleeping and laying down, he probably is ...

We rescued Jake about 5 years ago from the local humane society. We really wanted a medium sized dog but Jake was the only dog who has been proven to be cat friendly. According the humane society he is an australian shepherd/st bernard mix weighing at a hefty 90lb. He had been returned twice, once w...