Trying to decide whether to euthanize our wonderful puppy

Happy to read that Fainly is doing a bit better today. Cherish every good moment!! I am praying that you get a potentially positive prognosis when you see the specialists later this month. Fainly is so blessed to have you and your husband doing everything possible to give him a chance. As to his breeder refusing to help in any way...that is just wrong. Years ago when our puppy Rory was dx with Legg Perthes in both back hips and needed surgery his breeder gave us a full refund on the price we paid her for him. It didn't come close to covering all his bills, but it was a help and we really appreciated it not only for the money but for the good faith gesture.
Trini
 
I am happy that Fainly feels somewhat better today. Shelties are actually very stoic usually. He is such a handsome guy, I know how this is all breaking your heart. What a shame the breeder is not willing to help out. I agree with Trini, it's just wrong, a reputable breeder who really cares about her dogs would have offered something. I too am glad that he is with your family, you are at least willing to explore what can be done for him to give him quality of life. :hugs
 
Sharon7 said:
I am happy that Fainly feels somewhat better today. Shelties are actually very stoic usually. He is such a handsome guy, I know how this is all breaking your heart. What a shame the breeder is not willing to help out. I agree with Trini, it's just wrong, a reputable breeder who really cares about her dogs would have offered something. I too am glad that he is with your family, you are at least willing to explore what can be done for him to give him quality of life. :hugs
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Thank you, and I agree with all of you who say the breeder should accept some responsibility for these genetic problems in her puppy. Our contract says that if we can prove a genetic origin she will take the dog back and give us another puppy. I would not give our dear friend to her for the world, and I think I would be foolish to accept another puppy from this person. I think euthanasia is preferable to adopting dear Fainly out to anyone; I'd be forever worried as to whether he was suffering, and couldn't do anything about it if he were.
 
Sadly, I agree with you about giving the puppy back. You would always wonder what happened to him. I had a similar situation and opted to keep the puppy and she is the light of our lives six years later, healthy and fine now after two surgeries before she was 2.

Fainly may surprise you. Don't count him out yet. One of my early Shelties had serious IBD and seizures as a young puppy and we treated her holistically and with diet. She was fine by the time she was four. Yes, he may need surgery, but perhaps it won't be as bad as you fear. Keep the faith and hang in there. I'm so glad he's doing better today! :fl
 
Fainlysmom said:
Thank you, and I agree with all of you who say the breeder should accept some responsibility for these genetic problems in her puppy. Our contract says that if we can prove a genetic origin she will take the dog back and give us another puppy. I would not give our dear friend to her for the world, and I think I would be foolish to accept another puppy from this person. I think euthanasia is preferable to adopting dear Fainly out to anyone; I'd be forever worried as to whether he was suffering, and couldn't do anything about it if he were.
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I 100% agree that your wonderful boy should NOT go back to that breeder...and I admire your courage even when I know it will break your heart if nothing can be done to give Fainly a pain free life and you end his suffering. But, I agree with Ann...Fainly may make it through all this and go on to have many happy years with you...that is my prayer for you and Fainly.
Trini
 
trini said:
I 100% agree that your wonderful boy should NOT go back to that breeder...and I admire your courage even when I know it will break your heart if nothing can be done to give Fainly a pain free life and you end his suffering. But, I agree with Ann...Fainly may make it through all this and go on to have many happy years with you...that is my prayer for you and Fainly.
Trini
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Hello again, everyone -- I want to report that I had a nice conversation with the breeder and she will refund the entire $1,900 we paid for Fainly. I consider that very considerate on her part. Now if we can only hear that he will be okay. We feel doubtful that that will happen, but we are hoping with all our hearts. Thank you so much, again.
 
Fainlysmom said:
Hello again, everyone -- I want to report that I had a nice conversation with the breeder and she will refund the entire $1,900 we paid for Fainly. I consider that very considerate on her part. Now if we can only hear that he will be okay. We feel doubtful that that will happen, but we are hoping with all our hearts. Thank you so much, again.
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I am really glad to hear that the breeder has stepped up to the plate and done the right thing. And I will continue to hold out hope that Fainly's legs can be fixed so that even if he never runs 100% normally at least he can have a life that is pain free and happy.
Trini
 
I agree with the others that the breeder stepping up is appropriate. I hope you get good news about Faintly.
If you're Surgeon can make him pain free and mobile even if he can't run a marathon,he will love you just the same. Crossing our fingers until you see all the Doctors.and still saying my prayer for him :nurse:
 
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