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ShazzieB

(23,107 posts)
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 02:38 PM Mar 2026

The latest on Willow (not happy news, sorry) [View all]

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.

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Healing vibes on the way to Willow, you, & hubby SheltieLover Mar 2026 #1
Hugs for Willow and you and Mr. B MustLoveBeagles Mar 2026 #2
It is a very sad and difficult decision Lifeafter70 Mar 2026 #3
... 2naSalit Mar 2026 #4
This is very sad. I am sorry. LoisB Mar 2026 #5
I'm sorry ShazzieB... All we can do is support them the best we can to assure quality of life... hlthe2b Mar 2026 #6
We've been there too many times... GiqueCee Mar 2026 #7
Pyrenees rescue kcoates Mar 2026 #23
Honey's a she... GiqueCee Mar 2026 #24
I have a Pyrenees, Alexander. He is our big beautiful baby. Polly Hennessey Mar 2026 #28
You are in my thoughts Grim Chieftain Mar 2026 #8
I will be thinking of all of you on Thursday. I sm so sorry irisblue Mar 2026 #9
I'm so sorry, ShazzieB. It is a terrible decision to make, brer cat Mar 2026 #10
Please read... oldsoldierfadingfast Mar 2026 #11
You are doing the right thing. multigraincracker Mar 2026 #12
I'm so sorry Danmel Mar 2026 #13
I'm so sorry Danmel Mar 2026 #14
😢💐 blm Mar 2026 #15
My vet, who is one of the kindest people I've ever met, said that letting our babies go is the hardest, HeartsCanHope Mar 2026 #16
We feel for you Old Crank Mar 2026 #17
My deepest condolences. AltairIV Mar 2026 #18
... orangecrush Mar 2026 #19
I'm sorry cate94 Mar 2026 #20
I'm so sorry. I lost my Willow several years ago and I still miss her. I lived with her longer than any human. chowder66 Mar 2026 #21
I'm so sorry. Oneironaut Mar 2026 #22
It's never easy Mz Pip Mar 2026 #25
I am so sorry. Laffy Kat Mar 2026 #26
This is the hard part. We all know it is inevitable but knowing that doesn't make it easy. Polly Hennessey Mar 2026 #27
Holding you and Willow in my heart. It's a painful parting indeed. n/t TygrBright Mar 2026 #29
It's always hard to take the hurt of losing them so they don't have to suffer anymore CousinIT Mar 2026 #30
So sorry for your loss. Glaisne Mar 2026 #31
I'm so sorry. mountain grammy Mar 2026 #32
Thinking about you today, ShazzieB Grim Chieftain Mar 2026 #33
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