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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

Septimia Thu 28-Mar-19 16:40:19

Such sad news merlot. It's always difficult when a loved pet reaches the end of the road and I've been in tears myself about it several times. But Millie is lucky dog to have had a happy and loving home. As you say, lots of TLC for her and I hope she has a peaceful passing.

MawBroon Thu 28-Mar-19 16:44:01

You are aren’t you flowers flowers

Anja Thu 28-Mar-19 16:44:16

It’s so hard I know. Lost two of my lovely dogs last year. I miss them still and remember the love and happiness we brought each other ??

Lots of love to Millie ❣️

Fennel Thu 28-Mar-19 16:48:58

So sad to part with such a dear little friend. They have such a short life. flowers.

grannyqueenie Thu 28-Mar-19 16:50:47

That’s hard to cope with, especially when you’ve other sad things happening at the same time. flowers

humptydumpty Thu 28-Mar-19 16:51:45

So very sorry to hear this merlot, it is indeed heartbreaking. I thoroughly applaud your decision to let her end be as peaceful as possible. Very best wishes to you and Millie flowers

EllanVannin Thu 28-Mar-19 16:58:55

I' m so sorry that this is happening. It's the worst feeling losing a pet particularly when there are other things going on as well. She's in familiar surrounds anyway which is a blessing in disguise. All best wishes at this time. x

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.

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

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.

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

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

flowers

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

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

So very sorry merlot x

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

So sorry Merlot, it is heartbreaking.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.