Prayers please.  I am beside myself, my head is throbbing, I can't believe it is really *time* and that my boy will leave this earth within an hour.  God have mercy on me. 

He's actually doing fine, he just suddenly cannot walk.  Today was actually a good day. I didn't know this morning woudl be our last. He got his appetite back and gobbled his food and chewed his bone and went on a car ride on errands to town. Barked at the other dogs in traffic. But when I got home, he was wobbly. He laid down and couldn't get up. Mom and I had to carry him into the house. I called in sick to work this evening and called the vet. It's been several hours waiting for him to call back and Raven is actually feeling fine, in good spirits. Mom walked in to check on us and he wanted to get up but couldn't, so he laid on his side and wagged his little stubby nub like crazy. So cute, but so sad. The vet said it's probably spinal mets now and he will continue to go downhill. We could give him something for inflamation of the spinal tumor to get a couple days of coordination back, but it'll grow. It's time. He's on his way.  My ship is sinking. I have been praying to God for the last few months, asking Him to not let Raven ever suffer. Yet, I couldn't bring myself to put him to sleep when he's feeling good. So, it was a catch-22. Was I waiting for him to be suffering so that I could go through with it? But God answered my prayer tonight. Raven is not in pain and actually rolled over for a belly rub and rubbed his face on the rug while groaning happily a few minutes ago. But he cannot get up. He'll be incontinent tonight if I don't do this. I know that it's time, but I didn't have to wait for him to be in pain or sick. Thank you God for this.

You are right though, this is the right time.  What a blessing that he will not be in pain when he crosses over.  I will be thinking of you tonight.  Bless you, sweet Raven.

Dear Dawn: You are so brave and loving to make this decision before Raven is in pain. I hope I can be as strong as you. It sounds like Raven has had a wonderful last day on this earth. He seems like a wise old soul. You have shown him such love and devotion and we can tell by his beautiful face he gives it all back to you.  We are sending you all our love. Bless you both.

A special hug for Cowboy. Run free sweet Raven, run free!

Raven will be watching over you now. Love, Eve and Romeo 

We'll be praying for you and Raven tonight, and will keep you both in our hearts. How wonderful that he had a fun day with you today. I know this will be such a difficult time – please know we're thinking of you. Raven will be pain free and with so many other tripawd friends. And you've got all of us tripawd friends to help you here.
Holly and Holly's mom