Yes, exactly ----- I had my vet tell me many years ago that my dog would tell me when it was time, and over the years, yes they all did. They would come to me and say "mom, I just can't go anymore" and we would take that last ride. It's the hardest thing to do, but at least we do have the availability of doing this for our dogs when the time comes -------- unlike our human family. Sylvia Crystaridge German Shepherds http://www.geocities.com/crystaridgegsd/ ----- Original Message ----- From: <PAGAIRS@xxxxxxx> To: <arelee_1020@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <EHomesG@xxxxxxx>; <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 6:28 AM Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: knee injury > In a message dated 11/1/2006 8:16:11 AM Central Standard Time, > arelee_1020@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: > I have had a dog look at me in a certain way, and I then knew it was time > for that final decision. To me it is the final gift I can give to them for > all they have given to me over the years. I have had good vets who have > either come to my home or let me stay with them in his office, to pet > them, > talk to them and give them reassurance of your love for them, as they slip > away. The dogs feel more comfortable with me being there I am sure. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > --------------------------------------------- > Great post Beryl.... > > If you are not sure than dont do it...there are medications out there to > help...I have always felt I had to try every alternative, medication etc. > whatever > it took before I could say I've done it all, its time. I have always > told > people...It has to be the right decision for you. > I have a 12 yr old here with DM....my daughter keeps telling me to put her > to > sleep and I keep telling my daughter...no shes still fighting...she'll > tell > me when it time. > > Patty Szymczak > > > ============================================================================ > POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the > original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or > FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the > original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. > > ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY > MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS > PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY > FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL > BE PROSECUTED. > > For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx > > VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues > ============================================================================ ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================