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astrohokie
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astrohokie
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Same here Gator...

Had a 6 yr old Maine Coon w/a massive blood clot, paralyzed back legs, Vet said recovery chances were only 5%, had to put him down, I was devastated ; come to find out he had a defective gene causing it in his gene line 😥
Posted: 12/18/2024 at 03:26 PM ET
(In response to this post by HokieGator)

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Just made the dreaded call to the vet to schedule Jilly a trip across the
HOKIE • 12/18/24 09:38 AM ET
Over the years TSO & I have been together we've made that call
PhotoHokieNC • 12/19/24 07:12 AM ET
So sorry. I feel but can’t take away your pain
Va AandM • 12/18/24 07:06 PM ET
Few things in life are as difficult to cope with.
great2bahokie • 12/18/24 02:05 PM ET
I've done it 3 times and its beyond painful to lose your best friend. But I
HokieNLot11 • 12/18/24 01:27 PM ET
that is one tough dog
bigbadbird • 12/18/24 03:36 PM ET
So very sorry. Wish I could say something to make you feel better
Burke Hokie • 12/18/24 01:22 PM ET
Nm
Babyhook03 • 12/18/24 01:01 PM ET
It’s not easy. I struggled with some occasional guilt for a while…
HokieGator • 12/18/24 11:35 AM ET
Same here Gator... ◄
astrohokie • 12/18/24 03:26 PM ET
I feel guilt about letting one of my dogs linger a week or two
mancunian • 12/18/24 12:57 PM ET
Same here, for one of our cats. Still bugs me.**
Brown Water • 12/18/24 04:02 PM ET
Still one of the saddest days of my life when we put my dog down 16 yrs ago
reestuart • 12/18/24 11:25 AM ET
Take lots of pictures of the kids with Jilly.
Kudelski • 12/18/24 10:49 AM ET
Been there, Max sux,hard 2 accept we only have our fur babies a short time **
astrohokie • 12/18/24 10:47 AM ET
There are vets that come to the house here.
aint2Hokie4me • 12/18/24 10:44 AM ET
My neighbor in Oro Valley did that, had all family gather round to say good
AZHokie59 • 12/18/24 01:42 PM ET
So hard. Let the kids say goodbye and then you stay with the dog
turkeywinghokie • 12/18/24 10:13 AM ET
Very sorry...it is absolutely crushing.
MP4VT2004 • 12/18/24 10:04 AM ET
This is tough
No Clue • 12/18/24 09:54 AM ET
I am so sorry. We went through this last year and it still hurts. Have you
RhinoVT • 12/18/24 09:52 AM ET
The passing will be very peaceful...the emotions are really tough, but a
Tuckahokie • 12/18/24 09:51 AM ET
Agreed. They do a good job. I was a mess with my cat a month ago.**
psychobilly • 12/18/24 09:52 AM ET
Sorry man. That is brutal.
mancunian • 12/18/24 09:44 AM ET