Muffin has a huge huge tumor.
She's been the best dog ever. Lhasa Apso, 15 yrs old this month. But she can't get around too well, and there's this big tumor that has likely already metastasized from what I've read. We're looking at The Big Decision. I'd suffer for her if I could. She's been just THE BEST.
Sad today.
Bake
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I'm so so sorry...
They're our children in so many ways, aren't they? I hear your pain, sweetie...
You know what you have to do, because she can't help herself, but oh boy, in some ways that just makes it hurt more...
But they rely on us to take care of them, and especially at the end of life.
She knows you love her...
So sorry to hear about Muffin. 
She survived it well for another year and a half.
Amy had one too, even though she was spayed.
It grew frighteningly fast and got massive.
Toward the end the skin started to split and bleed.
She was just past 13 when we brought her to the vet for the final time.
Deciding whether and when to do that is hell.
God, it always makes me cry when shit like this happens to people and their pets. Not fair!
I hate it for you...been there done that ...it hurts.
Know Muffin lived a good life and let it go at that...don't make Muffin suffer for you.when the time comes you will know.
I know your pain
Because it seemed the bigger it got, the faster it grew. At the end, it was about the size of a football or maybe a bit bigger. It was so big she couldn't even lie down comfortably.
We wanted to have a vet come to the house to help her over the Rainbow Bridge but nobody would. It would have been easier on her. So we packed her up in the back of the car and went to the vet. She never complained.
Like you, we went back and forth for a long time about when to do it. It's so hard to let go.
But yes...it will split and bleed. When that happens, there is no way around it.
Again, I'm so very sorry for you and your doggy. I hope you find strength in the coming days.
Sad news. But she loved you, and no doubt knows how much she was loved. I couldn't bear to part with my Tommycat and I waited too long to make The Big Decision. As soon as you think Muffin is uncomfortable, help her on her way.
Stay strong for her - she needs you more than ever.
The vet offered to operate but I said it sounded more like an autopsy. She agreed.
Hang in there.
I know exactly how you feel...
My son just lost his dog on Memorial Day...
Don't know when the grief will end...
The sadness...knowing the time is near.
Not wanting to let go ... knowing you must.
Holding her as she passes ... the most wondrous act of love..
She knows your love for her... and you know Muffin's love...unconditional.
Fifteen years of love is a lot to lose...
My heart goes out to you...
We survive.. and life goes on.... with a piece of our hearts gone with them.
I know you'll make the best of the time that Muffin is still with you...
I'm so very sorry..
peace and love to you~
Deciding whether to let go of a fur friend is the hardest thing there is. Do what is best for her even if it hurts.
