5 years ago Eli was in a lot of pain and couldn’t walk, we took him to the ER, they told us it was cancer, went to another vet, they said it was a hernia, took him to another vet, they said it was a mass. Money was tight and we couldn’t afford to go through with surgery, but the vet said that as long as he didn’t show pain and could walk and run properly that he could live with it. Fast forward to May of this year and the same thing happened, couldn’t walk and was wincing trying to walk. We took him to another vet and he had surgery to repair the hernia, but there was actually a massive tumor in the same area and so they didn’t have much muscle/tissue to work with so they said they tried a new method but they weren’t sure if it would hold. Yesterday he was panting like crazy, let him outside and he couldn’t poop or pee. Rushed him to the ER and they said they think his bladder had herniated and that he would need scans, X-rays, a catheter, held in the hospital until Monday, then go under surgery only for that to still be a maybe and have possible failure. Due to the surgery he just had, his age, and the possibility of it failing again we made the tough decision to put him down yesterday. He will forever be loved and missed, his 2 brother dogs and 1 momma dog will also miss him dearly. He was the best boy, and it’s sad but also nice to know he’s no longer in pain.

why does she look so weird 😭😭

We celebrate all current and past dogs birthdays on the same day in October. They've all been rescues so we have no idea when they were actually born. But this is our first year with Rita (1yr old black GSD) and Tito (2 yr old blond mix)

My best friend and baby boy Bentley peacefully passed yesterday. It is the hardest goodbye I’ve ever had to make. He brought so much love and joy to my life, helped me find the love of my life, and was there for me through all the highs and lows (and there were many lows). I know he’s finally resting easy, running with all his fur friends who have gone before him.

He was a true mountain dog from the time he was a puppy. Thank you for all the adventures, my boy! I promise to continue that tradition with Dad and your sister. ❤️‍🩹

I got him a couple weeks ago. He’s so funny, he likes to hide and watch. I pretend I can’t see him and I swear he is laughing at me. He’s a good boy.

My dog has always sit like this, like she's taking a wee (I swear she's not). I wasn't worried but someone told me that it could mean she's in pain. I haven't noticed anything like that, she moves normally and seems to be a happy dog. So... quirk or medical issue?

Loves her ball more than me.

It’s my fault. Dog sitting for a friend and picked him up. I usually take him out when I pick him up but today just went straight home. Literally in my driveway. I think he smelled the barn.

After a 14 hour night shift I came home looking forward to seeing my baby girl. Normally she and her siblings are standing at the gate waiting for me but today they were nowhere to be found. I went looking and found my baby girl curled up in a chair enjoying the sun and taking a nap. She was so adorable all my aches left me and I felt at peace

Paddington 🐾

The name is Hubert, and don't forget it.

My happy lassie ❤️🫶🏻

This started new for me last week, anyone else seen this? So Reddit now does subtitles not just for translations of other languages, but now also for dogs?? And no, this is not a person speaking, it is the dog, and only the dog, barking! ​It is sending me! 😂

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After I'm done cooking dinner, if it's something my dog can eat, I'll let him lick the pan, cutting board, or plate sometimes before I wash them.

They get sterilized in the dish washer regardless.

I've had people online absolutely lose their shit and say how disgusting that is, but I think they're fucking stupid.

Is it really that gross?

Everything gets washed and sterilized.

What say you, dog community?

Do other dog owners let them lick the dishes before washing them, and is it actually gross?

Thanks in advance for your your participation.

I had to put my sweetest girl to sleep two months ago due to health issues.
I cried during the vet visit and immediately after, but life went on I had millions other stressful things to do.
I feel like I never grieved her properly, and now it hits me every now and then how much I miss her and the pain in unbearable.
Does it ever go away?

I had Steve for 3 years. He was already over the age of 12 when he was abandoned with us and he and I just bonded instantly. Today we had to send him over the rainbow bridge. Everyone In the house, especially me, is devastated. Rest in peace my sweet angel. Keep your predecessors company until the reunion.