So sorry to hear that Tate's not doing well.

I agree with what many others here have already said. When the time is right, your Tate will let you know.

We lost our Punchie to Cushing's Disease. She had manageable symptoms for several years, but its a relentless illness and eventually became too much for her to bear. I knew when the time was right because she would follow me from room to room sitting directly in front of me to stare intently into my eyes. She was asking for my help, I am sure, and I knew then that we had to give up the fight and set her free.

I'll be thinking of Tate and your family...sending warm, sympathetic thoughts your way.

Jan,

 wishing that I could send you alittle extra strength during this most difficult time. My heart truly hurts for you.

 Tate feels your love and I know that when it's his time to leave, that you will help him complete his earthly journey with love and grace.

gentle  {{{{hugs}}}} to you and Tate

  Anita, mom to Xena & Roger

   and my angels, Spammy & Chloe

When I saw who posted this topic in the forum, my heart sunk and my stomach turned!

I am so sorry to hear this awful diagnosis.

 Spoil Tate rotten and be kind to yourself!

I asked my vet for signs that would show me there was pain from my dog's kidney and bladder cancer..

My sign was when he did not sleep at all one night,lying like a spinx. I said goodbye the next morning.

Try not to struggle with when, in the end you will know when it is time ….

Hugs to you and ear scratches for Tate!

Oh, Jan, I am so very sorry to read about Tate. He's one of our most special friends.

I know how difficult this has got to be for you and your family right now. And I know how much getting away sounds like a good idea. If you're at home, it feels as if you're just waiting for something bad to happen. So a change in scenery feels like it would help ease some of the tension and fear. It definitely would help to take your mind off of the inevitable for a little while.

When we found out Rio's tumors were growing and that it was just a matter of time, I wanted to load her in the car and drive as long and as far away as I could. But my Tripawd friends helped me to see that the real reason I wanted to to take our road trip was in fact for me. It was so that I could feel I was doing SOMETHING, ANYTHING but sitting here waiting for the end. You helped me to see that Rio's comfort and happiness were more important than me facing my worst fears.

What will make Tate the most comfortable, the happiest for the time that he has left? That should be the primary driver for whatever you decide. My heart is with you ... Give Tate loves from us.

Micki and Rio

Hi Jan, I posted a response to your blog entry and I am going to repost it here below too just in case. For some reason I have been commenting on people's blogs and it tells that it requires moderation and then doesn't actually end up showing up. Soooo, just in case…here goes. So sorry to hear the news. We are here for you! I wish that somehow Cadence could have had another run on the beach with him before this all happened. I still remember the picture of him standing there in the lake water, posing all by himself and looking at the camera.  

Jan and Tate, We are so sorry to hear the news , and Cadence, well she wasn’t her usual frisky self this weekend either after I told her that her friend Tate was not feeling so good. My heart goes out to you guys and I feel so sad, as I do whenever I hear that a beloved tripawd dog and their pack are on the last part of their journey together. I understand the “What ifs”, but everything you did or didn’t do was out of love and in best interest for Tate. Remember he is living in the moment now and just wants you and his pack nearby him. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Licks from Cadence and hugs from us.