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She's a good girl for not wanting to go inside the truck but scary she got out. It's hard to be mad at them for trying so hard to be good. Black jack would do stuff like that. I'd be outside and to avoid going in the lawn he'd go way out in the pasture to go (not like him to leave me) it would scare me to death when I couldn't find him but I couldn't get mad for him trying to be a good boy but just not knowing he shouldn't run away to poop. Lol.

It's impossible to only have one, or two. Lol. Welcome to the foster failure club! I have found after rescuing three challenging dogs that the bond you build with them by working through their problems lasts forever. Best of luck with her and I know she'll have a great home.

He's a cute pup for sure. Welcome to the boards.

Thanks for the kind words everyone. It has been the toughest time in my life and even though I knew it was coming I still wasn't as prepared as I thought. The hardest part is that I did everything with him so no matter what I do I think of him and how alone it feels without him. But that also tells me that he had a great life and got to do so many things. Even though it hurts I wouldn't have traded the time I had with him.

I knew this day would come but I didn't think it would have been yesterday. After 10 and a half years of having my best friend at my side I had to make the call to put him to sleep. He fought back and nerve problems until he couldn't walk anymore. I couldn't watch him not enjoy life anymore. I feel blessed that the whole weekend before I got to stay home and spend it with just him. We sat in the grass for a couple hours and I told him how much I loved him and always will. Packing him out the door was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I knew it was for the best but that doesn't make it any easier. I'm lost without him and what's hard is knowing there probably will never be another dog that I have such a bond and connection with. I remember looking at his photo in the news paper from the shelter while I was waiting to adopt him thinking "I'm going to bring you home" and now all I can do is look at his photo again but this time he's waiting for me. You better be guarding the gates for me bud. I love you more than words can say. You were the best dog any one could ever ask for. A true best friend and once in a lifetime companion. Life goes by in a blink of an eye, don't take one minute for granted.

Thanks everyone for your help and support. I'm broken hearted today because I ended up having to put him to sleep this morning. I was by his side the whole time but it was by far the hardest thing I have ever done but I know it was right. He couldn't walk anymore and you could tell in his face he was ready. Thanks again and I hope to stay around for a while. I miss talking to everyone on here.

Thanks guys. I know it's up to me to decide when it's time so it does help hearing from other people when they said it was time for them. What you guys said pretty much sums up what I was thinking and going by so it helps knowing I'm thinking the right way. I really do appreciate it. I take him in for another steroid shot today so hopefully it will help him out.

It has been a couple years since I have been on the boards, it's amazing how fast life goes by. Anyway I was hoping for some prayers for my boy black jack. He is about 12 to 14 years old and a rescue for those who don't remember us. He has been showing his age for a while but doing ok with it. About four weeks ago he lost use of his back legs but with a steroid shot he can at least slowly walk now. My vet thinks he has DM (Degenerative myelopathy) but I don't want to put him through tests to find out because hes already weak enough I dont want to stress him more. He has slowly been losing use of his back legs and since he is older it's taking a toll on him. Steroid shots have helped but not a lot. I'm mainly looking for advice or help as to when you guys would think about putting him to sleep or what made you guys decide in the past. I'm having a hard time with it because I've had him 10 years and we do everything together. He doesn't seem to be in pain. Just confused as to why he can't move very good or do the things he could before. I have to help him on the couch, in the truck and up the steps. But he can still go to the bathroom. I'm struggling with it because I want what's best for him and I don't want to make him suffer but I also don't want to let him go either. He's my first dog I have had that was mine and also the first one I have had to make this decision for. Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

That's funny. I'm glad he has such a good home now. It sounds like he's doing much better now. Teebo feels for you! Here's to a quick 2 weeks!!

It could be a couple different things. First thing I would think of is that he's nervous or misses his old home. If he was with the other family for six years its a huge change for him to go through and a month isn't long at all for a change like that. Sometimes it can take them six moths or better to figure things out. He may just be trying to get used to his new life. Second he may feel sick or have something wrong with him. If he doesn't get better a trip to the vet may be your answer. Third he may just be a really laid back border collie. I have two and they both have totally different energy levels. Black Jack is pretty quiet unless he's playing and Teebo is hyper 24_7. Each dog is different. I would give him more time to get used to his new house and life. And take some pics too!

I'm sure glad you guys were there to meet them and talk to them or who knows where he would have ended up now. Who knew then that he would need you and end up with you guys. He's sure a lucky little boy. Thanks for taking a chance with him and bringing him into your home. Can't wait for more pictures.

I can't even think about how hard it is for you to have to leave storm behind for a year. I know you are heart broken about this but you have to think about storm. I can't say what's best for you but I know border collies are one family dogs and they don't always bounce around from family to family very good. Maybe it would be best for storm if you let storm go to another family and when life settles down get another border collie. I know it won't be easy. I have regretted letting a border collie go that I was fostering a while ago. BUT, I know she's in a good home and is loved so that helps. Maybe they can still let you know how storm is doing too. You know the old saying.. If you love them, let them go. Wish I could help more

Yep, what Kathy said. If you take off the cone tonight and he doesn't bother it then I wouldn't worry about leaving it off. Teebo got neutered last Wednesday and hasn't bothered it at all. Not one lick or sniff even. But all dogs are different. If he is still red in the next day or two I would take him back to the vet and have him checked incase he has an infection. Like I said above teebo was neutered on Wednesday and the redness went away by Saturday morning. But if he has been moving around a lot or happen to get a lick in it could keep it red longer without having an infection.