Last night, Beau seemed pretty depressed. He did not want to eat. He hasn't cried out or anything, but I know he's desperate to get up and move around but he just can't.

My poor Beau!

These past few days, have been very emotional for us. Just 7 months ago, our puppy passed away and he was only 5 months old. That was very painful for my kids. And now this...

I have been talking to my kids about what may happen to Beau in the next couple of days. Our Beau is very old and doesn't have much energy left.

Since he can't get up anymore, he has been losing his bowels and urinating on himself. I've been taking care of him and trying to keep him clean.

Last night I spoke to the vet, he seems to think it's that time...!

My kids and I sat around Beau and we cried for him. I don't want this to be too painful for the kids but I feel that it is better for them to know and to prepare them for it.

We began telling little stories of things Beau used to do. By the end of the night the kids felt better. Hopefully when the time does come, it will ease their pain a little.

This morning, Beau woke up and he seemed to be in good spirits. He ate and looked alot happier. But am I really kidding myself?

Beau has been such a good pet, guard dog and most of all a best friend to this family.

This is scary for me... Is it really time? Or is it cruel for us to keep hanging on to the hope that he might get better even though he no longer can move on his own anymore?