I'm really not sure how to deal with the fact that we are going to have to let our Leonard go very soon. The Lymphoma is taking its toll. He is getting worse by the day. I do not know if I will know the "right time". I do not want him to suffer. I am very worried about my girl Layla and how she will miss him. The other question is should I consider getting another baby and if so, when, how soon after... Would it be good for Layla to have a puppy around? She is used to caring for Leonard and with him gone, I think she will be lost. The hubby isn't so sure about getting another one at all. He is very sad about losing Leonard, so I understand he doesn't want to try to "replace" him. I spent all last night crying.
The time is coming to let Leonard go
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TossBranAbi
Boxer Insane
Leonard will let you know when it is time for him to go. The look in his eyes will tell you what you need to know.
As for getting another, everyone needs their time to grieve and people greive in different ways. Your DH may not be ready whereas you would be. Layla will be sad for a few days and will greive in her own ways but she will be ok too. They also say that is helps if surviving dogs are able to know what happened to their companion. The best way would to be let her see his body afterwards but if that is not possible, give her something that has his scent on it and time will heal wounds.
I got Abbie exactly one week after Tossie left us. We were going to get another before we lost her anyhow and when the opportunity presented itself, we didn't really give it much thought. She definitely helped me through the greiving process but then there were times I felt guilty for getting another puppy so soon. I think the main reason we did get Abbie so soon is was because we were going to get another boxer anyhow, the timing just was a little off.
Follow your heart and talk things through, Leonard will let you know when his time has come and you will know when the time is right to get another. In the mean time, give lots of love, take lots of pictures and be as happy as you can be.
As for getting another, everyone needs their time to grieve and people greive in different ways. Your DH may not be ready whereas you would be. Layla will be sad for a few days and will greive in her own ways but she will be ok too. They also say that is helps if surviving dogs are able to know what happened to their companion. The best way would to be let her see his body afterwards but if that is not possible, give her something that has his scent on it and time will heal wounds.
I got Abbie exactly one week after Tossie left us. We were going to get another before we lost her anyhow and when the opportunity presented itself, we didn't really give it much thought. She definitely helped me through the greiving process but then there were times I felt guilty for getting another puppy so soon. I think the main reason we did get Abbie so soon is was because we were going to get another boxer anyhow, the timing just was a little off.
Follow your heart and talk things through, Leonard will let you know when his time has come and you will know when the time is right to get another. In the mean time, give lots of love, take lots of pictures and be as happy as you can be.
Just-A-Clown
Completely Boxer Crazy
Yes Leonard will let you know he is ready
This past fall my sweet little Yorkie Toby came to me & gave me this look like ,it is my time to say good bye & so I was with him & I was the last person to see him & hold him,I told him how much I loved him & the joy he brought to my life & would see him again
Hard decision I know but we do not want our babies to suffer
This past fall my sweet little Yorkie Toby came to me & gave me this look like ,it is my time to say good bye & so I was with him & I was the last person to see him & hold him,I told him how much I loved him & the joy he brought to my life & would see him again
Hard decision I know but we do not want our babies to suffer
Rocky's-Mom
Super Boxer
I worried about the same thing when our Rocky had cancer but like yourself I spent our last night together trying to comfort him. I could see the pain and I just prayed to God to give me the strength to let hime go. The next morning my husband found Rocky and I laying on the floor...the only place that he could get comfortable and my husband said its time. It was one of the hardest decesions we had to make but in my heart I knew we had to set him free. It will be a year on Feb 2 and I still cry at times. My husband didn't want to get another boxer or try to replace Rocky but as you we have another dog and he was greiving so much from missing Rocky so on Feb 22 we picked up Addy aka Adrian and she has filled the empty spot in our hearts but even though she is a boxer she is so different from Rocky he was gentle, kind and such a lover. We call Addy wild girl. If you have ever had a boxer your life is just not the same with out one. It will be a very difficult time for you but your Leonard will let you know when the time is right. Prayers to you and your family.
K8IE
Boxer Insane
I am so sorry for what you are going through. I know how hard it is to see your sweet pup fading and to know that you must soon say goodbye. I agree with the other posters who say you will "know" when it is time. You will. I knew when Killian was ready (1 year ago today in fact) and I did what I had to do. One of the hardest things I have ever done, but I was with him until the end. Just keep on loving him until he tells you he is ready to go, and know that we will all be here for you. ((hugs))
As far as adding another Boxer goes, you will know if or when the time is right. It took us about 5 months and then the right puppy came along and things fell into place.
As far as adding another Boxer goes, you will know if or when the time is right. It took us about 5 months and then the right puppy came along and things fell into place.
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angleheart
Completely Boxer Crazy
I am so sorry to hear about Leonard :(. My heart goes out to you and your family. I don't know if Leonard will tell you persay, but you will know. I'll be thinking about you guys during this very sad time. Best wishes to you and your family.
boxers4life2001
Boxer Insane
Just wanted to let you know I'm sorry about your baby Leonard. It is very difficult to make that decision. My heart goes out to you.
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