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[Lori P]

Until I euthanized him... because it was soooo difficult. I gave him the best time I could, but, it really was a huge undertaking. He was a border collie... I'd found him chained out behind a farmer's barn when I went to get hay, just a total unbelieveable skeleton. The guy had no idea what was wrong with him, had basically chained him back there to die. :-( I guess I had him maybe 4 or 5 months... he did more than double his body weight. But with so many other animals to care for, I just literally ran out of steam with this guy. One of those animals I'll always feel I failed... because I chose to euth him for my own convenience. Adam was his name. Some day I'll have to face him again and try to explain to him why I gave up.....

[GartersRock]

Until I euthanized him... because it was soooo difficult. I gave him the best time I could, but, it really was a huge undertaking. He was a border collie... I'd found him chained out behind a farmer's barn when I went to get hay, just a total unbelieveable skeleton. The guy had no idea what was wrong with him, had basically chained him back there to die. :-( I guess I had him maybe 4 or 5 months... he did more than double his body weight. But with so many other animals to care for, I just literally ran out of steam with this guy. One of those animals I'll always feel I failed... because I chose to euth him for my own convenience. Adam was his name. Some day I'll have to face him again and try to explain to him why I gave up.....

Sorry to hear that had to happen. I am sure it was a super tough decision....

[jitami]

Until I euthanized him... because it was soooo difficult. I gave him the best time I could, but, it really was a huge undertaking. He was a border collie... I'd found him chained out behind a farmer's barn when I went to get hay, just a total unbelieveable skeleton. The guy had no idea what was wrong with him, had basically chained him back there to die. :-( I guess I had him maybe 4 or 5 months... he did more than double his body weight. But with so many other animals to care for, I just literally ran out of steam with this guy. One of those animals I'll always feel I failed... because I chose to euth him for my own convenience. Adam was his name. Some day I'll have to face him again and try to explain to him why I gave up.....

Lori, that's so very sad... you can't beat yourself up over this, though. Adam understood... he was a border collie for goodness sake... he knew how much you loved and cared for him. You gave him the dignified departure that he deserved, happy and healthy, which was probably more than he had ever had I have a friend who's dane developed adult onset mega and it was a never ending battle. He eventually passed away from complications of pneumonia. As you know it's nearly impossible to get them to not occasionally aspirate their food. He had been on numerous long term courses of antibiotics, but still couldn't be saved. If I'm remembering correctly he made it less than a year, even with her doing everything she could. Puppies can sometimes outgrow mega, but in an adult their chances are so slim even with wonderful owners doing everything possible for them. You did not let Adam down and he will someday greet you with a big happy grin, wagging tail, and full tummy...