I need help. I think me dog is dying and I can't help her.

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Can you call anyone to come over to help with her?

Is their a neighbor that can run over and help you?

Is she at able to use her front or back legs?

I'm so very sorry. I recently put our 16 year old black lab down, and his issues were very similar to what you're facing right now.

First, to get her off the floor, get a towel. Lift her back legs, put the towel under her stomach, and try to lift her. She may have the strength to get up if you help. Most times dogs lose mobility in their back legs first, so she may still be able to use her front legs, with some help. Trust me, if you do this, you will be strong enough to get her inside.

Second, I think you already know this, but I'm going to confirm it for you. Sweetie, it's time. This is never an easy decision, but it is time.

A lot of vets will work out a payment plan, especially for this sort of thing. I don't think you should spend thousands trying to fix the issue. It can't be fixed. It's old age.

If you want you can PM me, let me know where you live (if you're comfortable doing that), and I may be able to help you find a vet that will euthanize (if that's what you're considering), and cremation, or burial, whatever you want.

But I do think it's time. You know she's in pain. Dogs tend to hang on longer because of us. They don't want us to hurt, no matter how much pain they're in. Give her the peace she deserves.

I'm writing with tears in my eyes. I'm so very sorry that you have to deal with this. We have wonderful people on this site. We can help you through this, so I hope you come back, and I hope everything is okay.

You're in my thoughts.

The neighbors are either not home or couldnt lift. I don't want to leave her for very long. I got some towels under her belly and managed to scoot her onto a rug but she wasnt happy and growled at me for the first time. I cant stand this. Why wont vets help when someone cant afford them? Does she want me to just let her go? I dont know what to do

Im in loma linda calif. I have tried several vets. Not one of them will make an exception. I ve been offered care credit application to pay for services but won't be approved. She is having to pay for my financial situation. I love her so much and I've failed her miserably

Try to stay calm, I know that will be difficult. Did you manage to get her in the house?
Be very careful please, if she is in pain she may actually bite you.

What can you afford? I may be able to find a vet in your area, or another service, that will be able to help, but I need a price you're comfortable with, I need to know where you live (don't post it on the public forum, just send it via PM, and I'll post what I find). I don't want to put you at risk by asking you to post personal info on the site, and if you're not comfortable sending it to me, I understand.

I recently went through this, and I was shocked at the prices charged by different vets. We ended up paying $150 for the euthanasia, but we lucked out on the cremation, as my husbands cousin is in the business, and he did it for free.

But, depending on where you live, and the laws in your area, you should be able to bury your pet in your backyard.

I'm sorry if it sounds like I'm being very heartless in my answers. I feel like I am because I'm pointing out the money aspect, what to do, how to do it, and I'm not acknowledging how very hard this time is for you. I know it's not about the money, even though most of us can't afford to spend thousands to relieve our pets pain. I know what you're feeling now, most of us do, we've all lost beloved pets. They're family.

Whatever we can do for you, let us know. I wish I could help you with the finances, but our family is on a very tight budget as well, so that's simply not possible. But I can do some research, and I can help you find someone to help ease your girls suffering.

On a side note. The growling and the biting, that's pain. She's in pain, so much pain that she's going against her natural good nature, and she's lashing out. She has no other way to tell you how much it hurts.

It's time. I think you know it too. Let me know if you want my help. I'm here, even if you just want to talk, or want a shoulder to lean on. We all are. Okay?

Have you tried calling the local humane society or animal shelters?