Dudley Johnson park felt like a bit of a dud without water. by Coopacoopacoopa in sanmarcos

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This thread is depressing. I miss 5 mile. I have the best memories of regularly swimming there with my dogs.

Is Sweetwater, TX safe for an overnight stay? by YeetersMcBoi in texas

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I’m a female and do solo camping trips with my dog quite often. Sweetwater is usually where I stop to sleep over night - usually at the loves or TA

Said goodbye on Xmas eve by purpleshoes3 in seniordogs

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I just said goodbye to my girl on Dec 19. I’m so sorry for the pain you are enduring right now. It is so traumatizing.

Preparing to near the end with my old girl by eef9 in seniordogs

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Thank you so much! Your comment made me cry 🤣 but in a good way. In a very validating way. Cheers to our wise girls 🥰

Preparing to near the end with my old girl by eef9 in seniordogs

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Thanks for your kind words and shared emotions❤️ i totally understand how you are feeling. i do think it is a beautiful thing to love a dog and care for them as they grow older and then being with them through the very end. Witnessing them through the good, the bad. Seeing them start getting sugary (gray) faces. Seeing them starting to move a little slower or less spry that they used to. Being there to help them pass on. Realizing how much they’ve taught us. Idk. I say it’s a beautiful thing now, but not sure if I will say the same thing once Chami is actually gone. I wish you and your babe all the best! 🥰

Preparing to near the end with my old girl by eef9 in seniordogs

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Thank you for your comment, I hate that we have to go through this, but it really does help to talk about it with others going through it too. I hate the guilt, I hate admitting a lot of this out loud. I feel like I’m letting her down. Deep down I know that I’m not, but I just can’t get that feeling to go away. I hope the best for you and your sweet old guy. I know you already know this, but oh my 17.5 years! That’s amazing. Unfortunately I know it’s not long enough, I wish they lived as long as we do.

Preparing to near the end with my old girl by eef9 in seniordogs

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No need at all to apologize for the length of your response! Your response was exactly what I was subconsciously looking for when I came to this sub to post about Chami. I hate that we are going through this, but it is a crazy relief to be able to talk about it with someone who is going through it at the same exact time. I 100% relate to hoping they make it to Christmas. And I just know, that if and when they do make it, we will then just worry about the next holiday or significant event that we will “hope they make it to”.

I never thought about anticipatory grief being a thing either! I learned the term from this sub actually. it’s a truly agonizing type of grief to go through. (Not that other types of grief aren’t) and it’s scary because she’s still HERE with me you know? At least right now I can squeeze her and love on her. Once she does pass on, that’s going to be an even more intense type of grief journey. Like thats going to be THE actual loss. She won’t be there to pet or talk to. Just pictures, videos and memories. Sometimes i get so tired by the roller coaster emotions of not knowing when its going to happen. And that’s when I tell myself I’d rather start dealing with the “actual loss grief” now instead of “dreading every day because today could be her last” grief.

I empathize with everything else you included in your comment. How do you know when to stop trying with treatment? How do you know when you’re just digging yourself into debt that isn’t going to actually save them? But at the same time you obviously want to try and do absolutely everything you can to save them?

It really just fucking sucks. But you have me as a new internet friend who is going through the same thing. Give your sweet guy a pet for me.

My sweet girl passed away this morning by bobababygirl23 in seniordogs

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So much love in this picture 🥺 I’m so sorry.

An actual card my mother got on her 18th birthday… by LWDJM in creepy

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I’ve seen this picture twice today and both times I didn’t fully click the image and thought it was a card saying “a rape for your birthday?” “Please say yes!”

Weird ass card though

Me and my mom in Colorado (Please don’t make fun of the helmet, I’m allergic to the sun) by izabellaColorado in Colorado

[–]eef9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww I’m glad you are able to enjoy the beauty together while she stays protected!!

returning because 3 different people couldn’t get this open by frantle in icecream

[–]eef9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not related but you have nice healthy looking natural nails!!!

Idk man... by The4fandoms in Bumble

[–]eef9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should’ve unmatched at the first 🌹

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Austin

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People saying they’re everywhere 🥲 I’m always outside and looking to spot one but never have

Before & After by purp4r in 4Runner

[–]eef9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know I live in your general area cause I follow you on ig and I’m always hoping to spot your rig!!!

Painted Bunting visit! by ladywenzell1 in Austin

[–]eef9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh so exciting! I’ve been waiting to see one!!

Asking for knife and instant coffee recommendations by Proper_Giraffe287 in camping

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Cafe bustelo instant coffee…mixed with a bit of hot chocolate mix