Nik's health is failing...

 I'm so sorry. I'll be praying for both of you.

Shelties can, at times, get really 'old' really fast.  My thots and prayers are with you. 

We are keeping you & Nik in our thoughts & prayers.

Oh, I'm sorry!  We will be praying for you both. 

I'm sorry you're having to face this. I know what a difficult decision it can be, but trust your heart that you'll know what to do. Until then, try to enjoy every minute of every day with her.

Lauren, I'm late to this, as usual.  I'm thinking of you & the gorgeous Nik.  Please give her some gentle kisses from me.

 Prayers for a bit more "good time" and a peaceful crossing when the time comes.  Been there, and I understand how hard it is to see a friend diminish.

Thanks guys, right now Nikki is doing very well. We put her on some new meds and she's been very happy. I know it's still coming, but I am grateful for these past few weeks of health for her.

Good thoughs to you Nikki!!!!! Wez hopz youz getz betta!!!!!!!!! Browie, Cuddie, and Possie.

It's about 12:30 at night. Nik is having a terrible time breathing. This week she's been fine this week and this past month on the new meds, but yesterday I noticed her cough a couple times. This morning she wouldn't take her medicine alone or with bread. Then tonight she is just lying there with her head at an odd angle off the ground and staring at me with this look that says 'Please help me, I don't know what's wrong with me'. It just breaks my heart. We're taking her in tomorrow to see if there is anything we can do. My heart tells me though that it will probably be nothing. With congestive heart failure there's not much you can do. We knew the arthritis medicine would aggravate the heart condition, but without those she can't walk. She's had a good month since starting them, so I'm grateful for that. She's had a good 6 months since January when we all thought she was going to die and I am thankful for that. We keep propping her head up to try to make it easier, but she keeps leaving and going back to the kitchen to rest, so we're trying to let her sleep. She's gotten lots and lots of petting from everyone today and several treats (which she still eats up). It's just been so hard after being at the neurologist with Hiro all day and then coming home to this. You know it's coming but it's still not easy.