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mopinko

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7. their short lifespan is their only flaw. i've been lucky.
Wed Jan 15, 2025, 06:06 PM
Jan 2025

almost every dog i’ve had has made it to a ripe old age.
he rly hates the stairs. he’s a bully, so he’s top heavy. going down is rly awkward. i just put carpet runners on the stairs for him. he’s got nails like bearclaws that easily get long enough to get in the way. he’s gotten better about letting me take care of them tho. (i gave up on the ‘pet’ tools. just use my dremel. much faster.)

le sigh. i’m already grieving the happy go lucky young fella he was. i always do this. i just hate it.

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my poor old man. [View all] mopinko Jan 2025 OP
So sorry, we are never ready for this. You've done good though. Walleye Jan 2025 #1
i'm so gratefully i ca afford to do whatever can b done. mopinko Jan 2025 #4
Bladder infections are VERY painful. CousinIT Jan 2025 #2
i never have and never will leave a dog alone at the end. mopinko Jan 2025 #5
dog lover here also. dwp6577 Jan 2025 #8
I'm sorry, mopinko. My own girl is just a few months shy of 14, but despite all the best/latest treatments I use hlthe2b Jan 2025 #3
their short lifespan is their only flaw. i've been lucky. mopinko Jan 2025 #7
So sorry. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #6
Hi Mo, I'm so sorry your boy is not well. He's very fortunate to have ended up with you Ziggysmom Jan 2025 #9
it cd b something treatable. mopinko Jan 2025 #11
I'll be thinking of you both. So sorry that biff is ill. Take care. HeartsCanHope Jan 2025 #10
Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem about how hard it is to let go biophile Jan 2025 #12
links worked fine. ty. mopinko Jan 2025 #13
I agree that they are worth it biophile Jan 2025 #32
Very sad. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #14
sad to hear - take care of your best buddy bluboid Jan 2025 #15
Healing vibes on the way to you & Biff SheltieLover Jan 2025 #16
Yeah thats one of Figarosmom Jan 2025 #17
Sending prayers to you and to Bif. skylucy Jan 2025 #18
I am so sorry. LoisB Jan 2025 #19
It's a sad time. Our Lab went to doggie Heaven at 14. surfered Jan 2025 #20
Sending you and your dog vibes for healing Wicked Blue Jan 2025 #21
Do not give up hope yet. StarryNite Jan 2025 #22
I'm so sorry 😢 mountain grammy Jan 2025 #23
Our cat, Calvin is 13 mgardener Jan 2025 #24
Hope it can be resolved. So hard. I've laid 5 to rest and it's excruciatingly painful every time. They are family. Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #25
Sending hugs and kind thoughts for you and your little buddy. 🩷 MLAA Jan 2025 #26
You'll do what is best for Biff. In the end, that's all we can do, Fla Dem Jan 2025 #27
I'm so sorry, Mo. highplainsdem Jan 2025 #28
I hope your best Buddy gets well soon. mercuryblues Jan 2025 #29
Holding you both in love and light for best possible outcome. niyad Jan 2025 #30
I know, it's the harshest thing when it comes time wendyb-NC Jan 2025 #31
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