Hugs to you. I used Lap of Love some years ago. They were awesome.
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So sorry, hugs! Just wanted to post and say that I think you made the right call. Loss of appetite in the vast majority of animals, especially those who are palliative or have comorbidities is significant. Not that it makes things any easier.
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You are on my mind today Stryder. 
remember to be kind to yourself.
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Absolutely agree! Home euthanasia adds a small bit of comfort at a time of devastating sadness. We will never bring our dogs to a clinic to be PTS again (unless itās an emergency). I understand the cost is not something everyone can afford, but to us as pet owners, itās definitely worth it.
I was surprised by a vet tech once quipping that āso much can go wrongā with home euthanasiaā¦give me a break! The vet we use, her service is strictly home euthās ONLY. Iām sure in her 20 years of doing it that she has seen everything happen, and Iām sure she has the knowledge and drugs on board to make things as smooth as possible for an animalās passing.
That comment opened my eyes how some people in the vet industry are so jaded, instead of being compassionate at a time of sorrow. No wonder that as clients we sometimes feel that itās only about the money.
Hugs to OP, she is a wonderful and caring owner!
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I am so sorry. {{{{hugs}}}
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I hope her passing was peaceful and I hope the coming days and weeks bring you peace.
Iām so sorry for your loss. Big ((((hugs))))
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The universe works in mysterious ways. I may be taking in an 8 yo female!
Crazy. I thought I wanted a Welsh puppy, but didnāt want one until I retired. I started checking in with ānearbyā breeders to see if they would likely have a litter late next year. Probably, said one, but he also had a female. Sheās retired from breeding and he wanted to rehome her.
She sounds perfect. A friend and I are driving 900 miles roundtrip next weekend to look at her. I canāt imagine that she wonāt come home with us. Sheās had 3 litters, and sounds well-socialized and trained.
Iām getting ready for a burst of new life in here!
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Congratulations! We canāt wait to see pictures!
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so happy for you! Puppies are fun, but she sounds great.
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Thanks. Welsh Terrier puppies are a total PITA! Which makes them so much fun I didnāt think I could take one on until I retired. But an adult thatās been well-handled? Sounds almost too good to be true.
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This is terrific!
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Meet Boudica. Within 10 minutes of meeting her, I was asking myself, is there any reason in the world why I wouldnāt want this dog. And the answer was nope. Sheās very different, but the sweetest thing ever. Sheās game to go where I go. She comes when sheās called (! a miracle) and is quiet. Iāve heard one bark, one time.
Weāre working to get her in better shape before late October. Iād like to get her spayed before her next cycle. Sheās a little overweight, but slimming down reasonably well. Lots more exercise than sheās had recently.
Iām so blessed to have this dog, and grateful that she came my way. Hard to believe itās been a month already.
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What an adorable little chunky monkey.
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This made me smile.
Thank you for posting.
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Never heard of that breed. She looks like a mini Airedale!!
So glad you found one another 
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I love her! Give her (and yourself) an extra hug for me. What a happy update!
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Fun fact: Welsh Terriers were bred up to get the larger Airedale. Farmers used the Welshies to control rats and larger pests. My dear, departed Kelly tangled with a raccoon one night.
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We bought my dad an Airedale for fathers day . It was his dream dog and she was absolutely everything to him and such a great dog. I hope your new girl is all that for you.
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