Davet, can you post your How To Know It's Time?

[urge to herd]

A good friend has a rottie w/cancer - Evie's had a surgery to remove the largest mass, but the vet is telling my friend that there's not much more she can do. My friend is really having a hard time, and I thought of that very thoughtful and helpful essay you shared.

Thanks in advance!

Ruth

[Mary Plummer]

Urge to Herd, Traci and Jason were good/wise enough to post it on this site. Here's the link: http://www.cathelp-online.com/bydavet.html

I agree that this is a great piece, and I hope it helps your friend. Please convey my thoughts and best wishes as your friend is going through this awful time!

[urge to herd]

Thanks, Mary, for your help. I'll print this out for her and give it to her Monday. And thanks for your sweet good wishes - it's a really difficult time for her.

Ruth

[oconnorjoy]

Thanks Mary and Davet. I have printed this and will keep it close. I just took my cat Susie in for a checkup on Friday. She is 22 years old and is showing her age. I was so happy to hear my vet proclaim that she thinks she still has good quality of life. I get concerned sometimes that I am holding onto her for selfish reasons....(I probably am as I have a hard time imaging life without her). Your article will help me do the right thing when the time comes.