I may lose Shari soon........

Oh...man.  Reading this makes me tear up.  I'm sorry to hear about this, Tina.  Reminds me how we all should love, cherish every moment we had with our lovely furball.  I know I do, I love JJ soo much and I can't even imagine what my life would be like without her.  I better stop talking now, makes me tear up more.  Hugs for you and your doggie. 

Tina Im so sorry.  I think you need to go with your gut feeling and try not to question that feeling, or you will end up becoming even more stressed and that is something she can sense.  You dont want her to go too soon, but you also dont want her to live in pain, or die uncomfortably, or maybe even alone in the case of you not being home at the time.  Its not going to be an easy decision no matter when you make it, and I think at this point whenever you do decide its right, then its right.  She is so beautiful.  She knows you love her and she loves you back just the same.  She will be okay at the Bridge when she has to go there....

All I try to remember about how my Kayla left me is that she was peacefully sleeping with me.  She impacted my life like nothing ever will again and Im so thankful for every day I had with my angel and she went peacefully when her time was up.  You will be with Shari when her time comes and it will be a peaceful time for her and thats what matters more than the passing itself.  You gave each other a beautiful life and will meet again.  Hugs to you.

So sorry to hear Shari's not doing well.  (((HUGS))) to both of you. 
 
How I wish I could ease the pain you are feeling but there are no magical words to soothe the hurt.  Shari has had a wonderful life with you and she will let you know when it is time.  Please know we are here and we care.  Give Shari a big hug and kiss for me - she is beautiful! 

Oh, I'm so sorry. {{{hugs}}}

Tina - I am so sorry.  I am sitting here crying just thinking about it.  Shari will let you know when it's the right time and you'll know in your heart too.   I just want you to know you can PM me if you need to talk or just lean on someone.  Give Shari a big old smooch on her nose from me and Riley. 
 
{{{hugs to you both}}}
 
Mary

Tina -
I am so sorry to hear about Shari. It is so hard to go through. I lost Reese about 1 1/2 ago and it was a difficult time for me as well. Now our lab, Lille is getting up there and has numerous issues as well.

My heart goes out to you.

Shari's such a beautiful dog and she's had a wonderful life.  I know how difficult this decision must be and wish you peace and comfort at this time.

hugs to you and Shari

Oh gosh, I'm sorry to hear this.  Hugs to you both.

I'm sorry and wish Shari the best!

Poor baby and poor you. *hugs*

I'm so sorry to hear about Shari. I have to wipe away tears to type, HUGS to you and to Shari.

Is there no pain relief she can have? Even Tylenol with codeine? That helped Stevie a lot with his cancer pain at the end. Morphine was not good for him, either.

It's so hard to let go. I know. Bless you both.

(((((hugs))))) from us too and wishes for strength, comfort and peace through this time.

I've been reading all the posts and crying like a baby.  I have been fortunate enough that every day I can come home at lunch time to let her out and care for her eyes, make sure she hasn't fallen, etc.  My son is often in and out during the day, so he can check on her as well.
 
She's been more and more confused lately and I know Anne had posted a link about canine cognitive disorder a while back that helped me understand more of her senile behavior. 
 
I didn't think you could give any form of Tylenol to dogs, but will ask the vet.  Acupuncture - I am not sure if the vet that had a practice about 60 miles away is still there.  I thought about it, though Shari doesn't do well in the car.  Scheduling would also be a bit tough since I am a single parent and can't miss too much work.  I could figure that part out, though.  It wasn't until about a month ago that she started refusing to eat any food that had the glucosamine/msm, knox nutrajoint, and the bromelain in it that I was giving her.  I even got some white flower oil to use with massage, but she hardly lets me touch her now.  I can't even get her to eat any pumpkin anymore. 
 
One of my biggest fears is not letting go before she's in too bad of shape.  The vet and I have had some conversations about how much do I want to do to keep her going.  I don't want to put her through a lot more - the chronic eye problem has had her at the vet so many times in the past 11.5 years.  I regret that I kept my heart-cat Charlie going for a couple extra days because I couldn't see right off that it was too late. 
 
So as I write this I am torn up.  Everything you all have said makes sense.  I don't mind the accidents or the harness, but it's the other things I see going wrong that are signaling her time is nearing its end.  My heart is breaking.
 
I have thought a few times in the past couple of years that she didn't have much time, but she always surprises me.  That darn stubborn husky in her, won't do a thing until she's good and ready.  Maybe she is now.

Oh Tina, my heart goes out to you.   There's nothing I can say to take away your pain or confusion.  Just know that you & Shari are in my thoughts.  ((warm hugs))  Give Sheri some rubs from me.