Looks like it's that time for my Rusty dog.

[hobbit709]

He's about 16 and a half, got a gimp leg and lip cancer. I noticed he's been losing weight and having difficulty moving.
I rescued him and his two brothers one night on my paper route. someone dumped them on a county Rd about 4 AM. They had the mange, fleas, worms and were covered in fire ant bites.
That brought the herd up to eight at the time-Rusty and his brother Jake are the only two left.
This was him and his brother Jake when I first got them

Here he is with his gimp leg after he got hit by a car after some idiot let him out by holding the door open after I told him to shut the door.

[irisblue]

1. ((hobbit))

you and your pack are in my heart

[mopinko]

2. the only flaw of the dog.

too short of a life span. that is one reason i can't stand to have only one dog. doglessness is just unthinkable for me.

[ceile]

3. I'm so sorry.

[livetohike]

4. Rusty.....such a cutie

for you both.

[hobbit709]

5. Called the vet and scheduled it for 4:30 on Thur.

Damn, I hate doing this but I've done it too many times.

[Curmudgeoness]

8. I am sorry. Yes, this is the hard part.

You know you are doing what has to be done.....this is just one of the responsibilities we have to accept. You know it is time.

We know how hard it is....

[Irishonly]

11. I am so sorry

We feel you pain. I don't know if there is anything harder than saying good bye to a piece of your heart.

[uppityperson]

13. I am so sorry. Go in peace, Rusty. Hugs to you, hobbit

[sinkingfeeling]

6. No matter how old they are, it's always a hard decision to make. Hugs to Rusty.

[Texasgal]

7. :(

Thank goodness you gave him a good home for so long. He was loved. I'm so sorry.

[TorchTheWitch]

9. I'm so sorry

Enjoy each day left with him as a gift, and take heart that Rusty had a good long and happy life with you.

[Stinky The Clown]

10. I so dread this kind of news.

We become a group here.

We all share in the emotions.

Peaceful journey, Rusty.

[phylny]

12. I'm so sorry. I hope it goes easy for him and you. n/t

[get the red out]

14. I am so sorry

He's a handsome boy. I am glad he has lived over 16 years with you though. It means he's known and shared love for a long time as dog's lives go. That's a beautiful gift.