The vets have given Pearl a final inning

[DanaC]

That's a judgement every dog owner has to make at some point Sarge. It's about balancing considerations. At a guess, I'd say that's probably a judgement Tony makes each and every day, sometimes many times in a day. Always balancing the symptoms and suffering against the joys and quality of life of the dog.

It's impossible to know from the outside. But when you're inside that bubble it's all you really think about. It's there constantly in the back of your mind.

Dogs are simple creatues. They have simple pleasures. Quality of life for a veteran dog means enjoying their meals and their walks and their cuddles. As long as that's the case and they're not in pain then every day is worth it. Most dogs take their cue from their owner. Chances are Pearl will be ok with the move as long as Tony is, and as long as there are enough familiar smells in the new place. Maintaning as close to a familiar routine as possible is probably more important than familiarity of place.