After a weekend of not eating and being sick to his stomach when he tried, we saw the vet today and the news isn't good. Bailey is refusing the oral meds that were helping him to eat. The vet thinks he's decided he's done. His back legs have recently given out on him and he's struggling with stairs. We decided to give it one more treatment. He got a shot today and we are trying baby food. If this doesn't work, she believes he's making it clear he's done.
We can't argue. The energy he showed at the beginning of this fight is gone. He does seem to have surrendered. However, we are giving him one more chance to decide if he wants to stay or go. It is also giving us time to say goodbye if he truly is ready to go. Our baby boy has certainly fought hard. When we started this journey nobody thought he'd live to see the trick or treaters come to the house once more. Then the goal was Christmas. He made it through his 13th birthday in March. Sadly, I don't think he's going to see Katy's 8th birthday at the end of the month. We ask for prayers to guide us in making the right choices as we continue forward.
Many prayers, and gentle woooos,
ReplyDeleteNuk & Family
I'm so sorry and heartbroken hearing that you are facing the hardest decision ever put before loving pet parents. I've been here so many times myself and I know the pain you're feeling. Bailey has my prayers and all the POTP we can put together to give him some strength to decide to stay a while longer. Also, lots of prayers to your family to help guide you in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteLoads of Hugs....
Love and Prayers to you all,We know you will know when its time ,Hugs,xx Rachel and Speedy
ReplyDeleteOH MY.... we are SO sorry to hear that Bailey has seemed to have given up... Let's Hope that he gives us just a tiny bit of extra time.. to prepare ... We know that you will be putting Bailey AHEAD of yourselves and that you LOVE HIM enough to do as he wishes.. when that moment comes..
ReplyDeleteWE are Sending our Prayers for ALL of you.
We a sad to hear this news and offer you our prayers. Your hearts will guide you to what is right for Bailey because you love him so. We have done a post for you at the POTP blog
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Mr Bailey, Hazel,Mabel & Mom
we are so sorry to hear this but at the same time we are firm believers in they always find a way to let us know when they have decided it is time. We know it will be heart breaking to let him go when it is time and we sending lots of POTP and good vibes your way
ReplyDeleteBailey and family, stay strong! You can get through this. When it is your time to go, Bailey, you'll finally be at one hundred percent happiness and peace, and I'm sure your family loves you very much and are doing the very best for you.
ReplyDeleteYour pal,
Christmas
We have come over from the POTP blog...we are so very sorry for your family, we know Bailey will let you know, and so will your hearts. We are sending our prayers up to the heavens for your family. stella rose
ReplyDeleteOh no. Bailey we are sending lots of Frenchie hugs and prayers your way
ReplyDeleteSnorts,
Lily & Edward
Sending you all our luffs and hugs, will be thinking of you
ReplyDeleteLoves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
Oh noes. Bailey, I am sendin' tons of AireZens for you and your family. If you think it is time, you have given your family the bestest gift evers ~ you. Sendin' lots of {{hugs}} and kisses....
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
We send our love at this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteWe are sending our prayers fur Bailey. Hoping the treatment will help.
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard, even when you know it's the right thing to do. We are sending thoughts of comfort, peace, and of course POTP. *Ear licks* Noodle and family
ReplyDeleteSuch a difficult time for you all He will let you know when it's time and you will do the right thing, then mourn and grieve until the happy memories pull at you again and the sound of his name will make you smile.
ReplyDeleteThe Johnsons (Abby the Lab's parents)
Sending prayers, hugs and soothing POTP...
ReplyDeletePrayers for you. You will make the right choice. Big hugs to Bailey.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs at this difficult time.
ReplyDelete-Otto
Warm thoughts, Special Prayers and Baskets full of Love.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Me an'mom wuz at the POTP blog an'heard 'bout Bailey - we r so furry much sorry u r facin'this struggle with Bailey. Soundz like he haz put up a good fight - we r sendin'POTP an'prayerz fer all of u along with hopez fer peace an'hugz tue u an'Bailey.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear about Bailey - we hope he will recover. Our thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteWe are sending lots of POTP and AireZen to you, Bailey. And huge hugs for your peeps♥
ReplyDeleteSharing prayers for your beautiful boy, may his journey be peaceful when he chooses his time. May your hearts not be sad, but full of joy for your times together.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and your family. Dogs are so good at letting us know.
ReplyDeleteWe are sending lots of prayers and hugs over to Bailey and the whole family.
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my prayers and your beloved Bailey.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for sweet Bailey and for the family. Warm, gentle hugs and nose kisses
ReplyDeleteSending lots and lots of prayers for sweet Bailey.
ReplyDeleteCammie!
Our hearts are just breaking. We are sending all of our love and prayers for you and Bailey. My Bobo let me know when it was time, I am sure that Bailey will too. Please give that sweet boy kisses from us (((hugs)))) DakotasDen
ReplyDeleteOur heart is hurting for you, knowing this is hard for you. We are so glad you have had this "extra" time with Bailey and certainly hope there will be more. We know you will decided by what's best for him. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWe're sorry to read this news about Bailey and will keep our paws crossed for all of you.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to read about this. It's so hard to make a decision, but Bailey will let you know when it's time. Soft Pawkisses and Purrayers to help you through this <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteIm so sorry I only saw this now we are thinking of you
ReplyDeleteWe send our purrs woofs and gentle hugs but especially POTP for Bailey..we have had a loss just 7 weeks ago and know how hard these times are..all our love Fozziemum and family xxx
ReplyDeleteI just read about Bailey's crossing the Rainbow Bridge at POTP and so sorry for you all. I know that there is a sense of releasing him from the horrid disease, but that doesn't help our heart. Sending you hugs,
ReplyDeleteNoreen and Hunter