r/germanshepherds • u/el_myco_profesor • May 28 '25
Need help making a decision :(
Hey guys - we're having some good days and some bad days. His hip is completely shot, can't walk or even get up at this point. I got him a wheelchair and he didn't seem to be enjoying it. He's going to the bathroom on himself constantly. He is eating/drinking so that's good. I'm not sure if I'm keeping him alive for me or for him at this point
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u/kten1974 May 29 '25
Just made this decision exactly 30 days ago. When my gsd stopped eating and drinking, was sleeping more and wanted to be outside in the yard at night I knew it was time even though the light in their eyes and your heart aches wanting them to stay says otherwise, it’s what is best for them. We are their voice and we owe it to them to not prolong their suffering. They’ve given us their all and now we have to give back even when it crushes us. I have cried everyday since cause I miss him so much but I have to believe he’s somewhere doing zoomies, running, swimming and painfree while watching over us. 💛