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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. He's a cute pup for sure. Welcome to the boards.
  4. WyoBC

    Black Jack

    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.
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    Black Jack

    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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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!!
  10. 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!
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. Glad to hear they came through ok. Good thinking on the cone pillow. Luckly Teebo hasn't been licking any since his surgery on Wednesday. I hope they don't over do it and heal up good.
  15. I brought him home at noon today from the vets and he seems to be doing good. He sure was happy to be home though! My vet did a really good job and it looks good. He hasn't tried to lick it much so far, he's been a really good boy since I brought him home. I will see how quiet I can keep him for a week or so I'm just happy he's home with us tonight.
  16. i talked to the vet and they said he came though ok. He was a little slow coming to so they decided to keep him over night. So I only wasted 30 min talking them into letting me being him home for nothing. So first thing tomorrow I will pick him up. Its going to be really quiet without him here tonight though.
  17. That's what I asked them, because I would rather have him home, but they said they have to keep him over night. I'm going to talk to them more tomorrow before I drop him off. I know sometimes being a small vet office they get behind on surgerys and don't actually get them done until early afternoon. So that might be why they want to keep him. I am going to find more out though. Everytime they want to keep one of my guys over night I always talk them out of it
  18. Yep that's right. He gets the ol snip snip tomorrow. I know he will be ok but I always hate leaving them over night at the vets. I always feel like I abandon them there. He will be able to come home Thursday morning. Oh the fun of keeping them quiet after the surgery. Has anyone made some kind of shirt to put on them after to keep him from licking it? I want something other than the cone but I'm not sure how to make one. Wish him luck for tomorrow!
  19. I get the same thing with Norton. But I haven't had any problems and haven't gotten anything from this site. So I'm guessing its safe.
  20. I hope everything is ok Liz. I have heard that raisins, chocolate, etc. are bad for dogs. Although my vet has told me that only dark chocolate is bad for dogs, not milk chocolate, because dark speeds up their heart to much. Not that either one is good for them. I know because of an experience where a certain BC (black jack) got into a cup cake package and ate both of them. Thankfully they were just cheap chocolate ones and not the expensive dark chocolate ones.
  21. Welcome to the boards. I really like your dogs! I love Brodyn.
  22. I might have to pick that book up. I saw a little "he's mine!" going on tonight. It wasn't anything to bad just a small growl and a stare. But I didn't want it to go to far so I put them to bed.
  23. Does collecting tennis balls and keeping them in his crate count?
  24. That's cool Mary! I have thought of teaching Black Jack or Teebo that but I just haven't yet. I'm one of those people that never can have a perfect sit or down command. It can always be better How did you teach Buddy to do it? Black Jack will tell you to "stop" when your playing tug or going for his feet by putting his paw on your hand and looking at you. I love it everytime he does it.
  25. Mine always tell me when they're hurt. If Black Jack gets a sticker or cuts his paw he will hold it up and wimper until I check it out for him. If he pulls or twists something wrong he'll get really close to me or lay on me until I figure it out. He isn't good at pointing with his nose (or finding stuff with his nose for that matter) so he's not really much help. It's normally his back or hips anyway. It's a good thing he noticed the tire going flat or it could have been a horrible day for you guys. It's always amazing to read stories of what these guys do. You are braver than me though, I wouldn't want to ride in the back of a truck going 60mph!
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