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brer cat

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4. It is terrible to make these decisions for our beloved pets.

Reply to LuckyCharms (Original post)

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 12:15 PM

19 hrs ago

I'm sorry that you and your family are going through this.

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Oh Christ, car is bought. Now, the dog can't walk... [View all] LuckyCharms 19 hrs ago OP

Hoping for good news. 3catwoman3 19 hrs ago #1

I know all too well how this feels. imaginary girl 19 hrs ago #2

Weirdly going through this exact thing today JBTaurus83 19 hrs ago #3

I'm thinking of you. LuckyCharms 15 hrs ago #35

Lucky JBTaurus83 11 hrs ago #42

Oh I'm so glad to read this! LuckyCharms 11 hrs ago #44

It is terrible to make these decisions for our beloved pets. brer cat 19 hrs ago #4

Have had him in my prayers Marthe48 19 hrs ago #5

Gentle 🫂 to you. mwmisses4289 19 hrs ago #6

Praying for your beloved dog. Lucky. debm55 19 hrs ago #7

Sparing a thought berksdem 19 hrs ago #8

Sending you all healing thoughts during this unfortunate time Niagara 19 hrs ago #9

the only way i could get through it when my lil ol man passed... cremate/save. ShepKat 18 hrs ago #10

Our is in a box under the bed and my pillow. Bradley was such a good boy. I think about him everyday ... marble falls 17 hrs ago #29

Sending good vibes. Figarosmom 18 hrs ago #11

Hurting heart here BaronChocula 18 hrs ago #12

Praying for healing for you and your family, Tanuki 18 hrs ago #13

Hang in there Lucky Coolgoober 18 hrs ago #14

Lucky, you know the inevitable is coming. Prairie_Seagull 18 hrs ago #15

All you can do is your best when they are alive and put them to rest when it is time. twodogsbarking 18 hrs ago #16

💔 I'm so sorry. That's 3 now, you should get a break. 1WorldHope 18 hrs ago #17

Sending kind wishes to all three of you. JMCKUSICK 18 hrs ago #18

Sending good vibes KT2000 18 hrs ago #19

I'm hoping for the best, LuckyCharms. In my mind, the only downside to dogs is that they have a tendency generalbetrayus 18 hrs ago #20

I sure hope he's ok. I am so sorry. LoisB 17 hrs ago #21

Talking to my 14 yo Havanese...with leg problems... MiHale 17 hrs ago #22

Hoping for and wishing you the best, Lucky... slightlv 17 hrs ago #23

I understand completely, Lucky.... some_of_us_are_sane 17 hrs ago #24

There is a special place in our hearts that only animals know. SupportSanity 17 hrs ago #25

I hope, Lucky, stage left 17 hrs ago #26

I'm so sorry - have been through that TBF 17 hrs ago #27

I get what you are going through: if anything happens to our cat, I admit it: I will be in deepest mourning. ... marble falls 17 hrs ago #28

I'm so sorry you're going through this. StarryNite 17 hrs ago #30

Sending lots of love. bamagal62 16 hrs ago #31

I hope he will be all right, Lucky. Sending health karma your way. Diamond_Dog 16 hrs ago #32

*keepings fingers crossed* a kennedy 16 hrs ago #33

HE'S HOME NOW. LuckyCharms 15 hrs ago #34

YEAH!!!!! irisblue 15 hrs ago #36

Good IbogaProject 15 hrs ago #37

What a relief! 3catwoman3 15 hrs ago #38

So glad to hear this! TBF 15 hrs ago #39

Thank goodness Niagara 14 hrs ago #41

Great news! JBTaurus83 11 hrs ago #43

Happy to hear this Marthe48 11 hrs ago #45

Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!! some_of_us_are_sane 10 hrs ago #47

Wonderful , Than you so much for the great news. Lucky. debm55 14 hrs ago #40

Sending positive thoughts your way for the recovery of your beloved dog. Fla Dem 10 hrs ago #46

Whew! Thank heavens, Lucky. Totally Tunsie 5 hrs ago #48