MonarchMom wrote: ↑Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:26 am
RealisticBeauty wrote: ↑Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:21 am
EarlGrayHot wrote: ↑Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:18 am
Well, that is YOUR decision not theirs. Make sure the vet understands you want to consider all your options! I would NEVER leave that up to the vet and I would always be there to see what the options were. It could be benign or there might be something you could do for treatment. What kind of dog is yours?
She's a rottweiler and I think it's time to let her go. I just need to get my SO on board with it. He hates getting rid of things even if they are falling apart.
Not sure if you meant to imply the dog is a "thing" that is "falling apart" .... He has had this dog for 14 years, and will most likely be upset either way. The dog may be in pain, and need to be put down - that may be heartbreaking for him. Or the dog may need a simple treatment and come home, and need time with him fussing over his recovering dog.
I would not assume the dog will disappear into a "recovery" home, or just no longer be a part of his life.
Of course he will be upset and I will be here to comfort him. I've been posting about my SO being a hoarder for years. He also has major anxiety among other mental issues. He literally will have a panic attack when he has to get rid of things or start a new routine so I know he will try to hold on to the dog until the very last min.
If the dog gets surgery she will need aftercare so that's why i asked about the recovery home, I dont expect her to stay there forever.