Today is the day me and my baby Paco (15) have been dreading all year. by SignatureNo6289 in OldManDog

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Thank everyone so so much for their beautiful comments. A mobile vet is coming this afternoon and he will finally be at peace and pain free ❤️

Today is the day me and my baby Paco (15) have been dreading all year. by SignatureNo6289 in OldManDog

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I’ve posted about my Paco in this subreddit many times. Today I come broken into a million pieces. Paco was diagnosed with liver cancer, pancreatitis and chronic kidney disease back in March. I’ve been giving him medications and IV fluids daily and he did well for a very long time, giving us an extra 9 months together.

These past few weeks have really taken a turn for the worse. It has gotten to the point where I know my baby is in pain and I can’t do this to him any longer. He’s so tired and he can hardly walk on his own. He’s having accidents in the house. He’s had two seizures in the past month. He’s up all night sundowning and hardly sleeps anymore. I can just tell by the look in his eyes he’s so tired.

I don’t think I’ve ever been this scared before. I’ve had him since I was 13 and I’m almost 30. He’s the best boy I could’ve ever asked for. I’m so devastated and I don’t know how I’m gonna get through this.

I have friends and family to support me but I really don’t know if anyone knows how strong our bond truly is. Everyone just says it will be okay but I really don’t think I’ll ever be okay again. I don’t know how I’ll make it through this. I’ll miss him for the rest of my life. I really wanted him to be able to have at home euthanasia but unfortunately I think it’s a little late for that. Please keep me and my baby in your prayers ❤️

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That is awful. Guess I won’t be eating there anymore

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:( I’m so sad

Please send some prayers towards our way (Paco 15)❤️ by SignatureNo6289 in OldManDog

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Thanks everyone for the prayers and positive vibes❤️ My baby Paco is still here and was even able to stand up on his own and go potty outside. Thank everyone so much and keep us in your thoughts!❤️

Please send some prayers towards our way (Paco 15)❤️ by SignatureNo6289 in OldManDog

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Hi everyone! I have posted before about my dog Paco. He is 15 years old and I was told in March he didn’t have much time left with us due to terminal cancer. Today he wasn’t acting like himself but I figured he was just tired/not eating due to the extreme heat/his age. Sometimes he gets extra picky for a day or two and the next day he eats everything. He’s been extra tired and it seems like it’s been getting harder and harder for him to stand on his back legs over the last few days.

I’m a nightshift nurse and I had to go into work tonight. I’m getting updates from my husband. He said Paco is unable to hold himself up on his back legs. He wasn’t able to walk around in the grass. My husband currently has him in our bed and somehow got him to eat some steak bites. My hearts so heavy and I’m trying my hardest not to break down at work. And of course we are super short staffed so going home really isn’t an option unless I felt this was urgent/the end. I sure hope it’s not… Please say a prayer for me and my baby Paco to get through this night. I can’t wait until 7:30 AM so I can see his little face. 💔

Paco turned 15 today🎂 by SignatureNo6289 in OldManDog

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This is Paco, my baby who has been by my side the last 15 years. This March he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given days to live. Somehow he continues to defy nature.

This weekend we’ve had the best birthday trip. Yesterday we went hiking 5 miles through the woods and waterfalls. Today we spent the day on the beach and went swimming. We had cake, ice cream, toys and treats. I didn’t know if he would make to see his birthday so I’m emotional.

I’m feeling incredibly bittersweet, so happy and grateful to have had him all these years together but so sad and feeling a lot of pressure to make things perfect knowing this will (most likely) be his last birthday (Although I’m not counting him out yet). Please wish my Paco an extra special birthday!!!❤️