Borrowed time is so precious - we always hope that it will last forever. Our heart slowly breaks when we realise that those precious days, months, hours are running out. Please say a little prayer for my lovely girl and hope that 'the time' has not come - just yet anyway.

:-( Hoping she can borrow a little more quality time with you, Leigh.

I don't know your circumstances but just wanted to say that I am thinking of you at this time. 

I know the feeling, even though my 14 1/2 year old girl is as fit and active as ever I know that it could happen any time, they tend to just go, with no great clue, rarely more than a day or so warning.

Positive thoughts :)

Sending hugs and strength. Thinking of you. X

Dawn R.

Hoping for as much precious borrowed time as she can cope with and wishing you courage during difficult times.

^ Harley has said what I was going to perfectly, my thoughts are with you.

I know that feeling so well. Treasure each day. I hope you still get many more.

Thinking of you all, Leigh .....may these precious days give you lovely memories - I know that you have already built a wonderful store of memories.  It is such a bitter-sweet time for you all {{hugs}}.

I offer the following to you with love :- http://weruletheinternet.com/2011/05/24/a-dogs-purpose-according-to-a-6-year-old/ 

Margot xx

It is heart breaking wishing they were back running round like puppies again.

I hope what ever time you have Leigh you will cherish x

Harley has said it so well

Thinking of you xx

If I could donate just 1 minute of my life, I'd happily give you ten.
Cherish the memories and live through the good times,
Until that happy chance, when you run free through green fields,
Two friends together again.

Wishing you both strength and courage at this difficult time xxx

The oldies are so very precious, I'm sure you'll treasure every last minute and hope there are many more.

Our heart slowly breaks when we realise that those precious days, months, hours are running out.

Never a truer word, that is exactly how it is........ to know she is loved is all she needs and wants from you........thinking of you and I will say a little prayer for her. x 

can you also pass on those wished to my friend's husband who has terminal cancer and is in hospital at the moment. We all live on borrowed time.

Thinking of you, treasure your remaining time together as has been said many times before our beloved dogs lives are far too short

I echo all that has been said and have come to be grateful dogs live in the present and not the future...so the great thing is she does not know the time is borrowed to her it is a given.

Sending positive vibes for your special girl.  I don't have to say that we know how you feel.  Hugs.

Enjoy every day you can with her - just love her and keep her comfy.  We all dread the day we have to say goodbye, think it gets worse with each one passing.  I have a 13 & 12 year old, very good ages for my breed - both appear in good health but one never knows whats round the corner....
Thinking of you and hugs all round xxx

I fully expected to be writing an obituary this morning. I was not allowing for the strength and determination of my bitch (even though she is 12 years old and with terminal cancer). Yesterday morning when I wrote, she was going down hill fast. Her breathing was laboured, she was breathing heavily and noisily through her nose only (she is a life long panter) and refusing both food (she is a portable waste disposal unit given half a chance) and water (she is an aquaholic). She also had no interest in my other dog and yet her mission in life is to beat him into submission at every given opportunity. But more than anything else, her eyes were dull and the sparkle had gone.

The Vet was on redial and was prepared to come out to her at any point if I felt she was deteriorating or in pain, but we decided to give her until 4pm and then 'decide'. Thank heavens that we made that choice. If the Vet had come out to her in the early morning, today I would be writing that obituary :( But because we waited, the result was a slight improvement by 4pm. After a lengthy and full examination, it was felt that she was in no pain and that although things are not 100%, her eyes had regained their sparkle and there was no sign of any 'bleed'. We decided we would run with it and see what happens next. Late last night, she whined for the first time all day (a small miracle in itself) - she wanted her dinner! :) Today, her breathing is still a little laboured and noisy, but nowhere near what it was yesterday, she is drinking (though not as much) and she is asking for her breakfast as I type :)

She isn't back to normal and maybe because of her condition/age she has turned a corner, but she is still with me and for that, I am so thankful.

I cried a river yesterday before posting, but I do believe in the power of positive thought. I am sure that knowing that people here would be wishing her well, has helped her to have a little more 'borrowed time'. No idea how long that will be, but she is here now and that is all that matters.

So thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart. In a time of fear or crisis, you really are the best :)

Lynneb: I am sure I speak for all when I say your friend and her husband are in our thoughts. Cancer is such a 'universal' and terrible thing and the incredible advances that are being made in it's treatment will sadly come to late for some. But man will find a cure eventually of that I am sure. Let's hope it is sooner rather than later so that people like you friends are saved such heartache.

That is good news, our dogs have an immense will power and don't want to leave us, I too think positive thoughts and particularly TLC heal and give strength. So pleased that time is not here yet. :-)

Lynneb, sending wishes to your friends husband also. x

I was in the same situation last week, my oldie, 14 year old, was quite bad on Monday last week, not helped by his medication being delayed in the post and him missing a couple of days worth. Even back on his meds on Tuesday he was very lethargic and wet his bed on rising a couple of times. We had the conversation and was going to book him in for his last Vet visit at the end of the week. Glad we didn't as the pills must have kicked in again and the weeing has stopped and he can get around again much easier. I know we are still on borrowed time but his sparkle is back for the mean time.

That's good news, Leigh. I was in a similar situation with Piglet, who went very lame. When he started screaming with pain every time he moved the vet said to give him a very high, life-threatening dose of all sorts of meds (what did we have to lose?) to get him through the night. The next morning he managed to get to his feet and we cancelled her PTS visit. That was in December 2012, and he's still with us. Miracles do happen, so don't give up hope.

Only just seen this post and scrolled down the posts with trepidation, what great news, so happy for you.

just seen this post Leigh, and thinking of you both.  Hopefully, you will be able to enjoy a little extra time with her.. xxx

I so hope she is with you a little longer x