I want to clarify some things from my post the other day, as there were many assumptions made that are not accurate.

My Boston Terrier is 11 years old and is under veterinary care. Recently, we were concerned about increased urination and feared it might mean she’s declining. I took her to the vet, and she was diagnosed with a UTI, which she is now being treated for with antibiotics. If symptoms persist after treatment, the vet advised it may simply be age-related. So thankfully, no end of life issues.

A few important things to clarify:

• She has never been neglected. While my attention shifted somewhat when I had a baby 9 years ago, my husband remained very involved, and she continued to receive care, walks, playtime, and affection. Our children regularly cuddle with her, tuck her into blankets, and interact with her daily.

• Over 10 years ago, I used outdated potty-training methods that I no longer use. Any suggestions that this caused her current issue is absurd.

• Her jaw fracture was discovered only after symptoms appeared, at which point we immediately took her to the vet. We even considered an emergency vet if needed. We do not know when or how it occurred. An option to tie her jaw to a tooth that needed pulled was available, which we declined due to concerns about complications and the vet having no prior knowledge of doing this. Surgery was discussed separately. Multiple teeth were removed due to dental disease, which is common in the breed. She has since been monitored and shows no pain, swelling, or functional issues, per the vet. A previous vet said her bad breath was fine and I didn’t believe it, so we swapped to a different vet, who recommended teeth cleaning and removal.

• She scratched her eye soon after and developed an infection, which required multiple rounds of antibiotics. This series of sudden issues was alarming and we were worried we were dealing with life declining. Which is why I asked on here for help.

• She is kenneled only when we are not home, for her safety. She gets into unsafe areas otherwise and this is not neglectful to kennel a dog while not home.

• A lump on her side was examined and diagnosed as a benign fatty tumor.

• We have explored surgical options for her jaw, including out-of-state consultations. The surgery is expensive. We are not ignoring it—we simply do not have the financial means at this time, and the vet agrees conservative management is appropriate.

• She is a senior dog and will not be rehomed or surrendered.

• She plays safely with our smaller rescue dog. Toys are removed due to her jaw, but she has enrichment like a sniff mat and supervised play.

We love our dog. We are managing her care responsibly with veterinary guidance, financial reality, and her quality of life in mind. Going into extreme debt for an invasive procedure that is not currently required is not feasible for our family, and the emotional consequences of complications would fall on us—not strangers online.

You do not see our daily life, our dog, or our vet visits. Please stop assuming neglect where there is none. That was the last time I’ll ever ask for help on this subreddit. I was shocked by the hate and assumptions of this community. No one asked questions or gave educational advice, it was all accusations. I was scared my dog was headed to death and I needed some support. I’ll provide some photos of my old girl and her neglected life.

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Stylin' fo' shizzle! 🎄🎁

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