So the boy on a winters morning wearing his matching coat and collar 💜

[Blackbird9]

My old boy makes my heart full of happiness... Recently has been sneezing lots with a very runny nose ... he's been very tired more than normal ... We had another trip to Mr Vet to confirm my suspicion... Stan has a tumour in his nasal passages and we have decided that since he will 15 next birthday we won't be putting him through any treatment...His quality of life is more important and he will let us know when he's had enough.. but that's not right now we will know when he knows 💜💜

[sassy59]

Bless him Bb9, such a beautiful boy. My sister said goodbye to her black lab a few months ago. She was guided by him and knew when to let him go. Thinking of you. 💜❤️💜

[Blackbird9 in reply to sassy59]

I'm so sorry to hear about your sisters dog it's never easy ... They definitely guide the way ..

Thankyou so much 💜💜

[sassy59 in reply to Blackbird9]

Thank you. Lots of love, Carole xxx💜❤️🖤🤍

[Solily]

You are so right... his quality of life is much more important. He looks so happy and loved!! Dogs have their way of communicating to us their wants and needs including their need to go to heaven. This happened to me with my lab... Turner... he let me know thru his eyes that it was time to venture on!! I picture him with my other two labs ... Tina and Gus fetching ball and being a family in heaven. You are such caring and loving dog mom.... Bless you!

[Blackbird9 in reply to Solily]

What a wonderful picture I have of your doggos playing ball ...They definitely show us the way with their eyes ..

I know he's not ready to go just yet but when he is .. we will know for sure 💜💜

[RoadRunner44]

My heart weeps for you both BB. I have been in your position many times over the years so know the anguish you will be feeling. Life has a way of knocking us down from time to time. However, keep strong and continue doing what you do so well...loving and caring!Sending warm wishes and much love.

Xxx

[Blackbird9 in reply to RoadRunner44]

Awww that's lovley and kind yes it's not a nice place to be when something like this happens...But I know we love him so very much and his presence has created such a big impact on the family and friends ... your so very kind💜💜

[RoadRunner44 in reply to Blackbird9]

Warm hugs from Wales. Xxx

[Donald_1931]

😟xx

[Blackbird9 in reply to Donald_1931]

💜💜

[Bevvy]

Oh my heart is full but huge hugs to both you and Stan. Yes despite his medical issues, he cleared looks happy and content. Plus he looks at you with such love. As you say he will guide you. Thoughts with you.

[Blackbird9 in reply to Bevvy]

Thanks so much Bevvy he's still has got the most beautiful soul and eyes and he makes the most of things when he's awake... he's laying across me right now snoring away 💜💜

[Hidden]

Aww dear Stan. He has such a lovely life with you. All of us who have been in your situation are walking beside you. X

[Blackbird9 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks LP that's very kind 💜

[Tykelady in reply to Blackbird9]

I was trying to think of words to help but I'll just second Littlepom on this. xx

[sassy59]

Thank you Catgirls that’s kind of you. Our pets mean so much. Xxx

[Spacecat1]

Such a handsome gentleman in his coat xx

[Blackbird9 in reply to Spacecat1]

And his matching collar if you please 😂

[Oshgosh]

bless him. Very smart.xxx

[Blackbird9 in reply to Oshgosh]

Off to the groomers in 10 mins 💜

[hillclimber1]

So sorry to hear about Stan. I have always thought how much he looks and acts like my Toby. Four weeks ago he was diagnosed with a malignant tumour up his nostril It came to light following a some sneezing which led to some bad nosebleeds. I have gone through some emotional blackmail from our vet who wants me to visit the oncologist. Toby is not a fan of the car or the vet. In fact the stress of these trips was actually causing these nosebleeds. So no more vets, yet.

He is still loving life and walks and treats and the sofa and that is what counts. X

[Blackbird9 in reply to hillclimber1]

I'm so very sorry to hear that about Toby it's a horrible situation to be in ..They will give it their best shot at the vets to get you to spend...

Mines knows me too well and won't argue defeat over life choices...

Quality of life is so much better than quantity...If I could stretch another lifetime from Stan I would ...keep me posted on Toby much love to you both 💜

[Blackbird9]

Hopefully he will get lots of them 💜

[hillclimber1]

Thank you. I shall keep you posted. Take care x

[helenlw7]

I’m so sorry to hear about your gorgeous boy’s problems. I think you’ve done the right thing in deciding not to put him through surgery. One of my friends has golden retrievers, and one of them had a tumour in her nose. She was young so they decided to go for the surgery, but even with age on her side, she didn’t survive.

[Blackbird9 in reply to helenlw7]

That's so very sad I'm very sorry ..I wouldn't be prepared to let Stan have any treatment due to his age and other medical conditions...lifes just crap sometimes 💜

[helenlw7 in reply to Blackbird9]

it really is.

[Pippydo]

You got me with that photo and sad news, just so horrible when beloved dogs get poorly, I’ve just gone and had a cuddle with my gorgeous dog Pippin feeling very sad for you. All the best.

[Blackbird9 in reply to Pippydo]

Thanks so much my lovely enjoy your Pippin ... Stans at the groomers at the moment having his 6 week clip ...Have a lovely day 💜

[Greenthorn]

Happy Christmas Stanley. I hope you have a few treats in store.

[Ergendl]

So sorry to read the sad news. I'm sure you'll give him all the love and attention he needs until he decides it's time to go.

[Blackbird9 in reply to Ergendl]

Thankyou Ergendl he will definitely have what he needs 💜

[TomTitTot]

Blackbird, my gal Ms Shelly will be on hand to walk beside your boy when the time comes. She lost a front digit to sarcoma nearly two years ago and is having a possible recurrence in that leg…

Like you, I will give her the best days. They share that exuberance for living and tell us when they need their rest. So begins the long goodbye though it isn’t yet. I hope Stan, the man, doesn’t mind the younger gels…

Did you know that when people lie in the snow to make angels, that dogs in the snow make the shape of a heart? My snow queen taught me that.

Bless you all,

🕊

[Blackbird9 in reply to TomTitTot]

Hi Tom Thankyou for your lovley comment means a lot ..

I'm so very sorry for Shelly but quality not quantity is the way forward for them ...

Thankyou so much 💜

[JetJet]

I was thinking of your gorgeous boy just this week and how he was. He looks happy and still enjoying his walks no doubt. My old boy with cancer was tired but then he was 15 too. He loved his food and walks and fuss (unless pouring with rain when he would look out the open door and retreat to his bed) up until the day before he died. You and Stan will know the time and you will always remember that you were blessed to have each other. In the meantime you have many, many more happy days and beautiful walks together. Thinking of you. Ceri

[Blackbird9 in reply to JetJet]

Thankyou ever so much for your kind comment .Its so very sad when we lose them 💜

[Nula2]

Ah Blackbird, you are so right - he will tell you when he's ready. My last two dogs told me and like you I didn't put them through any invasive treatment, just kept them comfortable. Take care ❤️❤️xxx

[Blackbird9 in reply to Nula2]

Many thanks Nula very kind of you...💜

[Alberta56]

Bless you and Stan. I feel quite weepy after reading everyone's stories, but I hope you and Stan will have a lot more happy time together. xxxx

[Blackbird9 in reply to Alberta56]

Thankyou Alberta I'm sure we will so long as happy and comfortable 💜

[Lilylung]

Bless his little heart ❤️

[Blackbird9 in reply to Lilylung]

Thankyou Lily 💜💜💜

[Snackjack]

😟😟😟😪xxx

[Blackbird9 in reply to Snackjack]

💜💜

[Mooka]

Ah Stan looks as handsome as ever in his coat and collar. It’s not an easy journey you are going on but Stan has the best life he could with you and hopefully will go on for a lot longer. 💕

[Blackbird9 in reply to Mooka]

Dosent he look the mutts nuts ... when he's ready we will be to ..He's comfortable and safe and that's what matters 💜💜

[Mavary]

Aww! So sorry he has this. My Son had a dog with the same thing. From what I remembered he lived with it for quite a while. So hopefully you will have Stan for a bit longer. It’s heartbreaking when we lose our animals and we always keep a place in our hearts for them. X

[Blackbird9 in reply to Mavary]

Oh this boy will leave pawprints stamped all over the place...I'm so sorry about your sons dog they are definitely family 💜

[Izb1]

Brought tears to my eyes reading this BB, his little face looking at you with such love shining from those eyes, I could squeeze him and my doesn't he look the business in his coat and collar x

[Blackbird9 in reply to Izb1]

Hes such a beautiful boy he's been at the groomers and came back full of life and zoomies...Its so very heartbreaking you just want the best life for them and he's not going to suffer ... his eyes are just gorgeous he nuzzles his face between my boobs and just looks at me while I tell him stories about life in general my hubby says its like jackanory 😂💜

[Izb1 in reply to Blackbird9]

Aaaw this is sad but funny too, think we all love him from afar x

[Blackbird9 in reply to Izb1]

If only he knew he would relish it all 💜

[watergazer]

Poor Stan. Bless him. We had a dog that had a nasal tumour. We did the same as the vet said the treatment would be too invasive. Prepare yourself for lots of blood I think this happened on sneezing. You might be lucky and Stan won’t get the blood loss. Sending you and your family and of course Stan - gentle hugs. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[Blackbird9 in reply to watergazer]

Thankyou so much 💜💜

[Patk1]

💕xxx

[Blackbird9 in reply to Patk1]

💜

[Nicholatracy]

so beautiful. Prayers for Stan 🐞

[Blackbird9 in reply to Nicholatracy]

Thankyou so very much 💜

[winnabago]

I really hope that your dog does better, I know what it is to lose a pet.

[Blackbird9 in reply to winnabago]

Thanks Winabago that's very kind of you 💜

[Karenanne61]

He really is beautiful, and those eyes!

[Blackbird9 in reply to Karenanne61]

His eyes are his windows to his beautiful soul 💜💜

[SORRELHIPPO]

He looks so happy, horrid news, but hope I am treated with that much courtesy. I have sent a few hugs in my thoughts.

[Blackbird9 in reply to SORRELHIPPO]

Ahhh thankyou so much means a lot he's fast asleep at home in my bed wearing my tshirt ... I'm not at home tonight so he gets one of my tshirts from the washing basket and drags it round with him ...he adores my husband but the tshirt thing started as soon as we acquired him 💜💜

[corriena]

Sending a warm hugg for you and stan 🤗

[Blackbird9 in reply to corriena]

Thanks so much 💜

[Janann25]

I really agree with your reasoning. Ive had three labs and three Goldens over the years and I have always been guided by them. They’ve gone to sleep in my arms and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I still miss them all so much but it’s always been a comfort to me that the decision was made by them. Enjoy your beautiful dog and take comfort that he can enjoy his last days with you.

[Blackbird9 in reply to Janann25]

It's so very heartbreaking to lose pets they are just like family... I'm trying my best for him every step of the way thankyou so much 💜

[dunnellon]

Stan looks handsome in his winter wear! He looks so confident as usual. He knows you're always in his corner. Bless you, bless him.

[Blackbird9 in reply to dunnellon]

He's got a better wardrobe than me Dunnellon...Coats galore with collars to match each one ... house coats and drying coats..

Me jodhpurs shorts tshirts and a few jumpers 😂

Thankyou so much 💜

[Thepainterswife]

I’m glad you’ve decided not to put him through the ordeal of treatment at his advanced age , I will do exactly the same if my dogs are lucky enough to do as well as Stan has and I’ll be guided by them too 🥰🥰xx

[Blackbird9 in reply to Thepainterswife]

I couldn't put him through any treatment... I want it pain free for him the whole road ...

Dogs have a way of telling you things ...

I think we all know our own and I'm so glad if you had a choice you would make the right decision 💜💜

[Threecats]

Oh Bb, I’m so very sorry to read your post but I’m glad to hear of your compassionate decision not to put Stan through any treatment. As you say, quality of life is key and it’s plain to see from the pure love in his eyes as he looks at you, that he’s had and continues to have, the most wonderful life with you. As others have already expressed, I know the pain you’re going through only too well. Sadly, there’s nothing I can do to relieve that, other than to offer my heartfelt support to you. Thinking of you both, TC x

[Blackbird9 in reply to Threecats]

Apologies delayed reply.. thankyou so very much for your lovley comment everyone including yourself has been so supportive and it means the world to me ...It's very sad when pets get sick and I'm sorry you have been through it also...

This post has just shown me how genuine everyone is on this site it's just amazing 💜💜

[Morrison10]

Oh, sorry for such sad news, do hope he’s with you as long as possible, but yes don’t want to see him suffering. Best wishes Jean x

[Blackbird9 in reply to Morrison10]

Thankyou ever so much Jean yes he won't suffer ever had enough of that before I got him and I swore when I got him he would love life's luxury while we had him ...He's a dapper gentleman and will always be my boy 💜

[Stratos20]

You’re doing the right thing BB. He knows you have his happiness at heart. He’s gorgeous. Please give him a hug and kiss for me 🥰

[Blackbird9 in reply to Stratos20]

I most certainly will do ...Thankyou so much for your lovley response 💜💜

[Jane2005]

Such a beautiful boy in his smart coat. I'm sorry to hear your sad news but I'm sure he will have the best life with you for as long as you have him 💜

[Blackbird9 in reply to Jane2005]

Thankyou ever so much just one of his coats with matching collar..He's a gentleman so needs an extensive wardrobe...

I bought him a little wax jacket one with herringbone patches on the straps but it's to small so sent it back 💜