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Jilly_in_VA

(12,450 posts)

2. He's probably too old for rescue

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Original post)

Tue Jun 10, 2025, 01:28 PM

Jun 10

I say this as an experienced shelter volunteer. You could talk to your nearest no-kill shelter, but I think the kindest thing, given his age, health, and disposition, would be to do as your vet suggests. It's painless, and perhaps the vet would come to your home and do it. I have done this once for a dog I loved simply because she was elderly and we couldn't care for her any more, given her numerous ailments. She wasn't dying but would have been soon.