The latest on Willow (not happy news, sorry)

[ShazzieB]

Last edited Tue Mar 17, 2026, 04:05 PM - Edit history (1)

Since I last posted about Willow back in January, her condition has continued to decline. Some days are better than others, but none of them are great at this point. Mr. B and I have reluctantly decided to stop putting off the inevitable. We've scheduled a vet appointment for noon on Thursday.

I know it's going to be hard, and the reality hasn't fully hit me yet, but we're at peace with this decision. As much as we hate the thought of losing her, I feel like we've been gradually losing her little by little for months now. In a weird sort of way, it's a relief to know it'll be over soon, for her and for us.

Thank you all for your support. It is deeply appreciated!

P.S.Sorry about the duplicate post! I will leave it up since it got a couple of replies before I saw it.

[SheltieLover]

1. Healing vibes on the way to Willow, you, & hubby

[MustLoveBeagles]

2. Hugs for Willow and you and Mr. B

[Lifeafter70]

3. It is a very sad and difficult decision

Hubby and I prolonged our snootchie's life for months with water therapy and laser therapy. We finally had to decide whether we were prolonging her pain because it was too difficult to let go. That was almost ten years ago and I still miss her.

My heart goes out to you in this very painful time.
Hubby made this vid of Snootchie Bootchies and Randall when Randall was a just a puppy in 2006. We lost Randall last year. He is now jumping in piles of leaves with his sis.

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[2naSalit]

4. ...

[LoisB]

5. This is very sad. I am sorry.

[hlthe2b]

6. I'm sorry ShazzieB... All we can do is support them the best we can to assure quality of life...

When that is no longer possible then removing suffering is the final gift of love we can give them.

That won't alleviate the sadness, but please be at peace.

[GiqueCee]

7. We've been there too many times...

... but we just have love them while we've got them.
We now have a 2-year-old Great Pyrenees/Redbone-mix rescue from Texas named Honey. She's our big orange, floppy-eared house horse.
Our hearts are with you, ShazzieB.

[kcoates]

23. Pyrenees rescue

I do Pyrenees rescue in Texas, Saving Pyrenees in Need (SPIN). Is he one of ours?

[GiqueCee]

24. Honey's a she...

... but I'll have to dig out her papers to recall where she came from. She looks more like a Redbone than a Pyrenees, though that's what her DNA test told was dominant.
It's late, so I'll look that up tomorrow and let you know. Thanks for your interest, and thanks especially for working to save other fur babies!

[Polly Hennessey]

28. I have a Pyrenees, Alexander. He is our big beautiful baby.

Oh, that is him now, barking.

[Grim Chieftain]

8. You are in my thoughts

Now and on Thursday. Sometimes doing the right thing is the hardest. Take care.

[irisblue]

9. I will be thinking of all of you on Thursday. I sm so sorry

[brer cat]

10. I'm so sorry, ShazzieB. It is a terrible decision to make,

but remember that it is kindness to relieve her suffering. I will keep you in my heart.

[oldsoldierfadingfast]

11. Please read...

LetMyPeopleVote's post re: chocolate before you take Willow to the vet.
Why does doing the "right thing" hurt so bad? I don't know, but I do know so many DUers will want to take you and Mr. B in their arms and they will cry with and for you both on Thurs.

[multigraincracker]

12. You are doing the right thing.

When I get so bad someone has to wipe my butt, wish someone could take me to the vet.
My ex was euthanasia tech and was there for many dogs and cats getting that finale shot. Very peaceful for an animal in pain. First shot relaxed them. Then the second one, there a peaceful sigh as they fall asleep.

[Danmel]

13. I'm so sorry

Peace to all of you

[Danmel]

14. I'm so sorry

Peace to all of you

[blm]

15. 😢💐

[HeartsCanHope]

16. My vet, who is one of the kindest people I've ever met, said that letting our babies go is the hardest,

but most loving thing we can do for our animal companions at the end of their life. I'm sorry you all have to go through this,

and I will be thinking of you all on Thursday. Please give Willow some loves from me.

[Old Crank]

17. We feel for you

We just had to deal with our little dog yesterday, we had for 14 years. Not a happy day for all involved.
Take care of yourselves.

[AltairIV]

18. My deepest condolences.

This is an extremely difficult decision and is never easy. May your remaining time together be filled with the simple joy of sharing each others company.

[orangecrush]

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[cate94]

20. I'm sorry

[chowder66]

21. I'm so sorry. I lost my Willow several years ago and I still miss her. I lived with her longer than any human.

[Oneironaut]

22. I'm so sorry.

It's the worst thing about them - our time with them is always too short and always ends. However, it's always worth it - at least she had good times with you.

[Mz Pip]

25. It's never easy

They are part of our family. So sorry.

[Laffy Kat]

26. I am so sorry.

Wishing you strength and comfort.

[Polly Hennessey]

27. This is the hard part. We all know it is inevitable but knowing that doesn't make it easy.

Willow is probably ready. Take care on Thursday and thankfully you will be with her.

[TygrBright]

29. Holding you and Willow in my heart. It's a painful parting indeed. n/t

[CousinIT]

30. It's always hard to take the hurt of losing them so they don't have to suffer anymore

But it is a final, heartwrenching act of pure love. You are doing the right thing for her.

[Glaisne]

31. So sorry for your loss.

Peace and love. ❤️

[mountain grammy]

32. I'm so sorry.

Keep those good memories ❤️

[Grim Chieftain]

33. Thinking about you today, ShazzieB

Sending warm wishes and comforting thoughts your way.