Hi, I adopted "Boots" way back in 1990 when she was two tears old when I took her in. She was abandoned by previous guardians and she was took in by the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).
I've looked after her for what must be 16 years and today I had to make the most dreadful decision.
Sadly her health has deteriorated very recently. Her hind legs were diagnosed with arthritis last year however she managed to still get about and always seemed like a happy old timer. I live in a block of maisonettes so she was always climbing up and down stairs. A difficult task for anyone of advanced years yet she still managed to do it.
During the last few weeks she began to pee next to her litter tray after climbing up the stairs + not in it. I assumed this was due to the fact I'd re-painted the bathroom which was where the litter tray was located. I'd also removed the carpet which she used to scratch around the litter tray.
A couple of days ago I noticed Boots was acting very peculiar when she was walking around the flat in circles with her head drooped. Her head was also turning left right up and down on occasion as if she was trying to focus on something. She appeared very confused. Then she began to pee all over the bedroom carpet in different locations.
She did not seem to recognise me or aknowledge the sound of my voice when I called her.
Earlier today I had to make the most distressing decision and take her to the vet for advice (I already knew what he was going to say).
16 years of beautiful friendship with my mate Boots.
I had to let her go to heavan today and I'm totally devastated. I've lived alone with Boots now for 9 out of the 16 years she has been with me. The best mate you could ever have.
As I'm sure you can imagine I am wracked with guilt about signing the euthenasia form and need to hear a friendly voice right now. The worst thing was packing up all her belongings and putting them in a bin bag for the removal men to take away.
totally gutted.
Mack
I've looked after her for what must be 16 years and today I had to make the most dreadful decision.
Sadly her health has deteriorated very recently. Her hind legs were diagnosed with arthritis last year however she managed to still get about and always seemed like a happy old timer. I live in a block of maisonettes so she was always climbing up and down stairs. A difficult task for anyone of advanced years yet she still managed to do it.
During the last few weeks she began to pee next to her litter tray after climbing up the stairs + not in it. I assumed this was due to the fact I'd re-painted the bathroom which was where the litter tray was located. I'd also removed the carpet which she used to scratch around the litter tray.
A couple of days ago I noticed Boots was acting very peculiar when she was walking around the flat in circles with her head drooped. Her head was also turning left right up and down on occasion as if she was trying to focus on something. She appeared very confused. Then she began to pee all over the bedroom carpet in different locations.
She did not seem to recognise me or aknowledge the sound of my voice when I called her.
Earlier today I had to make the most distressing decision and take her to the vet for advice (I already knew what he was going to say).
16 years of beautiful friendship with my mate Boots.
I had to let her go to heavan today and I'm totally devastated. I've lived alone with Boots now for 9 out of the 16 years she has been with me. The best mate you could ever have.
As I'm sure you can imagine I am wracked with guilt about signing the euthenasia form and need to hear a friendly voice right now. The worst thing was packing up all her belongings and putting them in a bin bag for the removal men to take away.
totally gutted.
Mack