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My poor little Millie.

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merlotgran Thu 28-Mar-19 16:24:17

Our lovely Jack Russell, Millie, has been diagnosed with end stage heart failure. We spotted her belly was enlarging so after ruling out worm infestation and bloat the vet did an X ray and tomorrow will follow it up with a scan but we've decided not to go down the specialist treatment route which will be more than our insurance company would be willing to cover given that she's nearly 11 years old and we don't believe in prolonging a dog's life when there's really no point.

So, tomorrow afternoon I will bring her home for lots of TLC. We'll know when it's time to call the vet.

She has had a really good life, two litters of lovely puppies and owners who adore her. All our other JRs have lived well into their teens so I'm heartbroken that I won't have Millie for much longer but it's the price you pay for the unconditional love they give you.

We're having a pretty sh***y time chez merlot at the moment. sad

Eloethan Sat 30-Mar-19 17:07:18

Sp sorry Merlot.

Bathsheba Sat 30-Mar-19 17:02:34

Aw bless her heart, such a sweet little face. It’s a comfort to know, though, that she is blissfully unaware of what’s happening to her and has no fear. Sadly that’s for you to work through sad

Gonegirl Fri 29-Mar-19 21:34:55

She looks such a sweet little dog. So sorry merlot. sad

sodapop Fri 29-Mar-19 20:05:54

Gorgeous little girl, she knows how much she is loved.

Squiffy Fri 29-Mar-19 19:25:39

Oh merlot, I’m so sorry. Sometimes life just isn’t fair. flowers

EllanVannin Fri 29-Mar-19 18:52:56

Aww look at that face. It's upsetting me.sad

merlotgran Fri 29-Mar-19 18:24:33

Home again where she belongs and enjoying the fuss.

Sadly, there's a tumour in the pericardial sac so all we can do is make sure she's happy and comfortable.

We can do that with knobs on!

PageTurner Thu 28-Mar-19 22:47:11

Merlot So sad to hear the news about your dear Millie.
I'm sure you will know when it is time to let her go so she doesn't suffer.

Framilode Thu 28-Mar-19 20:14:54

I am so sorry to hear this Merlot, particularly at this very difficult time for you. It is heartbreaking and I know how you feel as we lost both our dogs in the last year.

You have given Millie a happy life and she has given you her love. I know you will give her the best end you can. My thoughts are with you.

Bathsheba Thu 28-Mar-19 19:41:54

Oh merlot I can't believe the hand you've been dealt just recently. Sending love and flowers

merlotgran Thu 28-Mar-19 19:30:54

Thanks everyone for your kind messages.

Poor Peggy is going to wonder what's going on as her mum won't be able to run around the garden with her. We have to keep her quiet with no exertion at all. Millie will be as good as gold though - she always is.

We'll make lots of fuss of them both.

kittylester Thu 28-Mar-19 18:14:30

Oh, merlot. I have no idea what to say! ((((hugs))))

phoenix Thu 28-Mar-19 18:11:37

On merlot sad to read this, sending every good wish to you and Millie.

Alima Thu 28-Mar-19 17:59:22

So sorry Merlot, it is heartbreaking.

Auntieflo Thu 28-Mar-19 17:52:42

Merlot, sorry to hear more sad news piling upon you.
Love,{{{ hugs }}}and flowers to you all.

sodapop Thu 28-Mar-19 17:29:09

So sorry Merlot you and Millie don't deserve this. JRs are such great characters. I know you will both have had lots of fun together to say nothing of exasperation, many memories to keep Millie in your heart.
You are doing the best thing you can, TLC from me too thanks

Mapleleaf Thu 28-Mar-19 17:25:01

So sorry to hear this, merlot, but I admire your decision to bring her home and give her lots of TLC. A hard decision, but I agree with you, the right one. flowers

dragonfly46 Thu 28-Mar-19 17:23:37

So sorry to hear about Millie Merlot. It could not come at a worse time for you flowers. You are in my thoughts.

Willow500 Thu 28-Mar-19 17:19:36

Such a sad time when you get this awful news - been through it several times. Lots of TLC for Millie until the right time arrives. flowers

Anniebach Thu 28-Mar-19 17:17:17

So very sorry merlot x

NanaandGrampy Thu 28-Mar-19 17:06:30

I'm so sorry to hear that sad news- and my support for the courage to make the right ( and hardest ) decision.

What a lucky dog to have such a loving owner xx

muffinthemoo Thu 28-Mar-19 17:03:58

Oh merlot . Another blow at the lowest of times, already.

flowers

quizqueen Thu 28-Mar-19 17:01:36

I could still cry for my lovely ( and only) mongrel female dog who died in 1989. I've had cats ever since and am on my fourth ( and hopefully, my last) now. The first cat was special though and I was heartbroken to lose him after keeping him alive with daily insulin jabs for 3 years, but I miss them all still.

Menopaws Thu 28-Mar-19 17:00:56

flowers

Jane10 Thu 28-Mar-19 16:59:55

Awwww so sorry to hear this. Give her the best ever time until you have to make the call.