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ShazzieB

(22,537 posts)
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 02:37 PM Tuesday

The latest on Willow (not happy news, sorry)

Since I last posted about Willow back in January, her condition has continued to decline. Some days are better than others, but none of them are great at this point. Mr. B and I have reluctantly decided to stop putting off the inevitable. We've scheduled a vet appointment for noon on Thursday.

I know it's going to be hard, and the reality hasn't fully hit me yet, but we're at peace with this decision. As much as we hate the thought of losing her, I feel like we've been gradually losing her little by little for months now. In a weird sort of way, it's a relief to know it'll be over soon, for her and for us.

Thank you all for your support. It is deeply appreciated!

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The latest on Willow (not happy news, sorry) (Original Post) ShazzieB Tuesday OP
Oh, my friend, I am so very sorry. Even knowing it is the most loving thing niyad Tuesday #1
Sad news. Dear_Prudence Tuesday #2
Healing vibes on the way to Willow, you, & hubby SheltieLover Tuesday #3
💧🙏💔 littlemissmartypants Tuesday #4

niyad

(131,997 posts)
1. Oh, my friend, I am so very sorry. Even knowing it is the most loving thing
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 02:42 PM
Tuesday

to do does not make it any easier. Please know that you and Mr.B and your beautiful Willow are being held in light and love. Your DU family is here for you. Lean s hard as you need..

Dear_Prudence

(1,165 posts)
2. Sad news.
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 02:42 PM
Tuesday

You have cared for her all along. The letting go is painful. Take care of you and Mr B.

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