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   I got home tonight and my oldest baby Hillies was down and could not get up. Hillies is an aussie/ springer spaniel mix and I have had her nearly 20 years. Her back legs splay out and she cant get herself up and once I get her up she is usually good, but tonight she just fell back down. I finally got her up and moving and when the other dogs had come in Hillies wasnt with them. I found her collapsed in the back yard. I got her up again and she made it to the porch and then fell on the steps and went down again. I got her a pain pill and managed to get her up the stairs and she has collapsed 3 more times inside. IF this wasnt bad enough she is having the dreaded runs and now has it in her fur cause she collapsed in it while I was at work. I will be taking her to the vet tomorrow with FM. I dont know if we can do anything for her to make her better, but I am beging to feel that is maybe time. It hasnt been so long since I said goodbye to weeone, but I cant sit by and watch my baby suffer.

   Now she is aftraid to lay down, she is just standing and stairing at the couch... looking like she is hurting

   Posted 2 years ago by TheKnittingNinja #

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   Ale, I'm so sorry! It sounds like it might be time - you've loved her for a long time and she knows it. You made it through saying goodbye to Weeone - maybe that has prepared you a bit better for this. Sending you lots of white light and huge amounts of hugs for both you and Hillies.

   Posted 2 years ago by KapitiKats in NZ #

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   So sorry to hear that---20 years is a very long life, you did good by her and I am sure you will make the best decision for her. {{{HUGS}}}

   Posted 2 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 #

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   Oh, God, Ale, I'm so sorry. Poor Hillies. But she knows how much you love her and she trusts you to do the very best for her, whatever that might involve. Huge amounts of healing energies to Hillies and hugs to both of you. {{{TKN and HILLIES}}}

   Posted 2 years ago by jcat #

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   Much love and good thoughts coming your way...

   Posted 2 years ago by rainingwolf #

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   *wipes a tear from her eye as she reads about Hillies and memories of a special baby of her own come back to her.... not knowing exactly what to say, but having some understanding of what you are going through she simply offers lots of hugs and prayers*

   Posted 2 years ago by owlwatcher_974 #

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   Ale, I'm so sorry about Hillies. This is exactly what happened to our 18 year old lab x, even to the runs. The vet supplied us with some pain pills for her but after several days we all knew what we had to do. Mr MS still misses Nellie and her collar hangs on our livingroom wall.
   Sending White Light for Hillies and {{{hugs}}} and strength for you.

   Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #

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   (((Ale))) I am so sorry about Hillies. You both share so much love and memories. My thoughts are with you and Hillies at this time. ((Hillies))

   Posted 2 years ago by cricketsmama #

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   {{{Hillies}}} Ale you have both loved each other for many years, you have given her a good life. I understand how hard it is, my Zeus had the same thing happen to him.

   Posted 2 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #

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    Ale, my prayers are with you and Hillies. I hope all goes well today. (hugs)

    Posted 2 years ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #

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    {{Hillies}} {{Ale}}. My thoughts and prayes are with you and Hillis, Ale.

    Posted 2 years ago by SammyandOliversmama #

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    It is so difficult to see a loved one failing. My prayers with you both!

    Posted 2 years ago by LadyKat of IA #

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    {{{{{Ale, Hillies}}}}}

    Posted 2 years ago by Crazycatman - CA #

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    Ale, I'm sorry to read about Hillies. 20 years is a very long, good life for a dog. I'll be thinking about both of you today.

    Posted 2 years ago by NNGM #

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    {{{Hillies & Ale}}}

    Posted 2 years ago by JoanfromNewJersey #

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    (((Ale)))... may God give you the strengh and comfort to do what must be done..... ((( Hillies))))

    Posted 2 years ago by AV #

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    Oh Ale this is horrible news. I am so very sorry. I am praying that there is something the vet can do. My prayers are with you.

    Posted 2 years ago by SoxsMom #

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    I am so sorry to hear about Hillies....20 is old in dog terms....we are never ready to give them up....I do hope there is something that the vet can do to help.....Hugs to you and Hillie.

    Posted 2 years ago by katthays #

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    I am so sorry. I know the pain you are going through. I had a cat for 18 years that was my soul mate, and when the end came it was almost the worst time of my life. All I can tell you is that my one regret was not helping her to the bridge sooner. She suffered several days longer than she should have and I still feel terrible about it. You must find the strength to do the right thing for her. Many hugs.

    Posted 2 years ago by Catwoman #

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    [[[[[Ale]]]] [[[[Hillies]]]]]

    Posted 2 years ago by Buttercup #

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    TKN, I'm so sorry about Hillies and I know you will do what is best for him. All of your TDK family will be here for you when you need us!

    Posted 2 years ago by 2bpurring #

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    Awwww, poor Hillies :(
    (((Hugs)))

    Posted 2 years ago by GreatDane #

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    So sorry to hear about Hillies. It is so hard to say goodbye... {{{{hugs}}}}

    Posted 2 years ago by nawlins catmom #

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    ((((TKN & Hillies))))

    Posted 2 years ago by Tigerlilly #

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    That is very sad news... I'm so sorry. She's obviously been very well loved and taked care of to be almost 20. They still never live long enough.

    Posted 2 years ago by ama58873 #

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    Have you ever had Hillies checked for diabetes ? Severe weakness of the rear limbs is one of the signs of advancing diabetes. Please have Hillies' fructosamine levels checked by your vet ASAP. Best of luck and please know you are in our thoughts.

    Posted 2 years ago by purr4me #

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    Oh Ale, I am so sorry about Hillies, you will both be in my prayers. (((Ale & Hillies)))

    Posted 2 years ago by BoogerMercurysMama #

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    well we are gonna try pain killers with anti-inflamatory meds. she still is acting like she is happy and had a grand time at petsmart choosing chewies. I will be watching her and if she is still doing good in 2 weeks I will check her liver enzymes.

    purr4me I have had her bloodwork checked repeatedly, she does not have diabetes she is old. Medium sized dogs rarely live past 13 years and she is way past that.

    Posted 2 years ago by TheKnittingNinja #

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    (((Ale and Hillies))) Keep us posted. I hope the anti-inflamatories help. I know they keep me upright and walking some days. White light for you both.

    Posted 2 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    I'm so sorry TKN. ((Hillies))

    Posted 2 years ago by HuddysMama #

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