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Last days with Bitsy

Sarahmoluccan

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We have decided to have Bits put down. There's a company that will send a vet to your home so it will peaceful and not stressful for him. We have an appointment set up for Friday the 18th. He was my brother's dog first so he's coming up which is why it's on a Friday. Its a little odd to have to wait this long but the 18th was the first Friday that would for all of us. Plus I like having time to to process the idea and spend some quality time with him.

The last year and a half or so has been pretty rocky for Bits. But he managed to bounce back. He got pancreatitis last summer and he had to be on many different medications, thankfully he got over that pretty well. But this summer in May he was diagnosed with Kidney Disease and his health took a real turn for the worse. He could barely walk. And I managed to injured my arm pretty bad because I was lifting Bits up so much. We really thought we were going to lose him then. A week later my dad had to have emergency surgery and ended up passing away a week after. I haven't talked about much as it still hard to process everything. But May was very stressful.

Bits' health has never fully bounced back since May but he remains pretty happy. But now his bad days are starting to outweighed his good days. He has lots of pain meds to keep him comfortable but we are constantly afraid he'll take a bad fall and really injured himself. He's been falling quite abit lately. He can't do stairs anymore and he's lost alot weight. And has a couple of bad falls recently too.

He turned 16 on October 1st and has been a really good dog. It's gonna be so weird not to have him around. But there will be alot treats and cuddle until then. Here's some of my favorite pictures of him 20181031_172027.jpg 20221001_170821.jpg 20170425_170800.jpg 20210826_230541.jpg 20180929_224927.jpg 20181004_022722.jpg 20160601_123125.jpg 20211001_152120.jpg FB_IMG_1538412763806.jpg 20211001_182003.jpg 20181004_142049.jpg 20211116_021646.jpg 20170504_160538.jpg 20201001_171454.jpg 20220513_121557.jpg 20170425_170720.jpg 20180418_152806~2.jpg FB_IMG_1520036858358.jpg 20220220_090258.jpg FB_IMG_1520036890314.jpg 20181004_022713.jpg 20220308_213404.jpg FB_IMG_1538414056797.jpg
 

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Aw, he’s so cute and looks like a very special dog. I’m so sorry that his time has come, but it seems like he had a very happy life with a lot of love. Such a heartbreaking time, hang in there.
:sadhug2: :sadhug2::sadhug2:
 

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Oh gosh I am so sorry Sarah :(

Give Bitsy an extra treat and huge hug from me.
 

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I am so sorry you are gonna lose Bits, and also the loss of your father. Very brave to make to right choice and let him go now. I hope you and your family can make some more fond memories in Bitsy’s last days, I bet he will be so spoiled and loved :heart: 16 is not nearly long enough to love them, though it looks like he lived a very happy and long life:swoon:
 

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I’m so sorry :sadhug2:

He looks like the best boy
 

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I’m very sorry to hear about your father & Bitsy.

“A father’s love is forever.”

 

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Sorry Sarah its a tough decision to make ive been there my thought with you all.
 

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Oh no, I'm so sorry Sarah. Poor Bitsy, sweet baby. I have really enjoyed reading about him over the years and seeing his beautiful photos. Please give him a hug or some ear scritches and tell him he's a good boy for me. I will keep you and your brother in my thoughts this week.
 

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We have decided to have Bits put down. There's a company that will send a vet to your home so it will peaceful and not stressful for him. We have an appointment set up for Friday the 18th. He was my brother's dog first so he's coming up which is why it's on a Friday. Its a little odd to have to wait this long but the 18th was the first Friday that would for all of us. Plus I like having time to to process the idea and spend some quality time with him.

The last year and a half or so has been pretty rocky for Bits. But he managed to bounce back. He got pancreatitis last summer and he had to be on many different medications, thankfully he got over that pretty well. But this summer in May he was diagnosed with Kidney Disease and his health took a real turn for the worse. He could barely walk. And I managed to injured my arm pretty bad because I was lifting Bits up so much. We really thought we were going to lose him then. A week later my dad had to have emergency surgery and ended up passing away a week after. I haven't talked about much as it still hard to process everything. But May was very stressful.

Bits' health has never fully bounced back since May but he remains pretty happy. But now his bad days are starting to outweighed his good days. He has lots of pain meds to keep him comfortable but we are constantly afraid he'll take a bad fall and really injured himself. He's been falling quite abit lately. He can't do stairs anymore and he's lost alot weight. And has a couple of bad falls recently too.

He turned 16 on October 1st and has been a really good dog. It's gonna be so weird not to have him around. But there will be alot treats and cuddle until then. Here's some of my favorite pictures of him View attachment 416156 View attachment 416157 View attachment 416159 View attachment 416161 View attachment 416162 View attachment 416163 View attachment 416164 View attachment 416165 View attachment 416166 View attachment 416168 View attachment 416169 View attachment 416170 View attachment 416171 View attachment 416172 View attachment 416173 View attachment 416175 View attachment 416176 View attachment 416177 View attachment 416178 View attachment 416179 View attachment 416180 View attachment 416181 View attachment 416182
The problem with our pets is that we outlive most of them. It is hard but you are doing what is best for Bitsy. I hope he has a peaceful crossing over the rainbow bridge. He looks like he had a great life and is a good boi.
 

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I'm sorry. Like others have said, it's so hard but you are doing right by Bitsy to let him go while he still has some good days. I hope you can spoil him rotten in the next couple of weeks and give him a ton of good experiences, treats and cuddles.
 

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Such a tough decision to make, i'm so sorry. This must be so hard for you :(
Sending lots of strength and love your way
 

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I'm so sorry. Beautiful pictures of a beautiful dog.
 

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So sorry you've had a sad year with your dad passing and now having to put your dog Bitsy down. Loved your pics of him and he looked so happy except the ones in the bathtub. I'm sure there are such happy stories you will have to remember him by, and not just his current health. Sending hugs to you and your family at this sad time :sadhug2:
 

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I am very sorry.
 

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Good bye Bitsy. Strength and courage to you and yours Sarah. :hug8:
 

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I'm so sorry for all that happened. He's so handsome, I hope things get better for you! :heart: :sadhug2::sorrow:
 

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I'm so sorry Sarah! Give bitsy all the treats he wants! :sadhug2:
 

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So sorry to hear. :sad7:

Wishing the family Strength and sending a tummy rub to Bitsy..
 

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I'm so sorry.

You've had a rough year. I lost family members too about the same time as my heart dog. Strongly recommend that you take care of you. Walking helps.
 
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