As many of our visitors are aware, there some resident collies at the shelter.The 2 oldest Monty and Tara have been with us for the past 3 years and are as much part of the shelter as William the lurcher. sadly both have developed heart problems recently and Monty is not responding well to treatment. That awful decision has to be made in the forthcoming week..I will not allow an animal to suffer but oh, it is so very difficult.
In my heart I know that his time is near so I need to summon the courage to decide when but then one is always worried that the decision is made too soon.I worry also that Tara will miss his company, she does not like many other dogs and the two have always been compatible.
On a more positive note, William is now staying at home, he appears to have lost interest in his new friend(thank heavens)One worry less to deal with! Also Jimmy, the ex racehorse has settled so well in just one week, he and Murphy have taken to one another and there has been none of the usual meet and greet shenanigans! No kicking, squealing or biting, just total calmness and acceptance of one another
2 comments:
Hi Lesley,
So very sad to hear about Monty. You WILL know when it is his time, and he couldn't be in better hands than yours. I believe that whether we share our lives with a dog for a very short time (maybe only a couple of hours in a rescue situation) or as long as nature permits (16 years or more if we're very lucky) each one leaves us with a unique experience. They teach us so much. But you already know this of course......
Lots of love to you and Monty,
Jackie
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/freshfieldsdogshow
It never gets any easier... Our Jaspar is 17+ and has just danced/hobbled round the kitchen trying to cadge some cajun chicken.. bought specially for him
But, I know one day soon, he won't be his usual self and I'll have to make a similar decision.
It's just so painful but we know when the time is right...
Hugs to Monty...
Jan
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