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**nogard** · 06-20-2010, 02:31 AM

I have two Weimararner's, Tobi and Rana, have had them both since they were 3 months old. Tobi is 14 now and Rana is 13, that’s around 103 in dog years

Tobi has Arthritis which has been getting steadily worse and yesterday I made the decision to have him put to sleep as he can no longer walk at all much of the time and gets very distressed. Also I wanted time to say goodbye to him and for Chloe and others to say goodbye too, rather than a dash to the vet in a few days or a few weeks at most. So within the next few days I will take him to the vet.

Tobi has been with me all of my recovery and most of my relapse and even though he is very big and incredibly strong, I have never ever seen him aggressive with anyone. Even with small dogs he is tirelessly patient. I have one lovely memory of him with two terriers running underneath him and trying to nip his legs, he simply lifted his legs. At one point he looked up at me as though to say help what do I do. He was always happy and full of energy.
In my relapse Tobi and Rana put up with all my ranting and raving and loved me always. In recovery I have been able to be with them and love them on a daily basis.

I can’t imagine being without Tobi after so long. I am so grateful for him in my life and grateful for all of you giving me recovery so that I could be with Tobi and with Rana. My life is real and is miraculous today.

Kevin

06-20-2010, 02:31 AM	#1
nogard Senior Forums Leader Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,271	Thank You I have two Weimararner's, Tobi and Rana, have had them both since they were 3 months old. Tobi is 14 now and Rana is 13, that’s around 103 in dog years Tobi has Arthritis which has been getting steadily worse and yesterday I made the decision to have him put to sleep as he can no longer walk at all much of the time and gets very distressed. Also I wanted time to say goodbye to him and for Chloe and others to say goodbye too, rather than a dash to the vet in a few days or a few weeks at most. So within the next few days I will take him to the vet. Tobi has been with me all of my recovery and most of my relapse and even though he is very big and incredibly strong, I have never ever seen him aggressive with anyone. Even with small dogs he is tirelessly patient. I have one lovely memory of him with two terriers running underneath him and trying to nip his legs, he simply lifted his legs. At one point he looked up at me as though to say help what do I do. He was always happy and full of energy. In my relapse Tobi and Rana put up with all my ranting and raving and loved me always. In recovery I have been able to be with them and love them on a daily basis. I can’t imagine being without Tobi after so long. I am so grateful for him in my life and grateful for all of you giving me recovery so that I could be with Tobi and with Rana. My life is real and is miraculous today. Kevin __________________ Borrowed back from Chy: I love that we keep learning although I don't always love the learning. ~ Nogard To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.