I am not sure where to turn. Old dog. family wont let her go.

Hi, I'm new here. To the point. and then I will backstory.

My Family has a dog that's about 16 years old. She soils the carpet daily. and I do mean EVERY single day.

My sister wont allow anyone to put her down. My parents are on the fence but would much rather end her suffering. but I am not 100% sure. So. I am struggling.

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I am no vet. So I cant say if she's that bad or not. Does she eat? Yes. Does she go outside? yes. She goes outside quite often. She has bladder control issues. How can I say. She has good days and bad days? There are times where she shows a tiny spark of spunk still. But 95% of her existence is sleep/eat. The one motivator she has is food. And my family feeds her garbage non stop. So yea she usually gets up for that. Its really tough when you see her act somewhat ok. But then the other 95% of the time she's just flopped on the floor looking half dead. (she can barely breath as well) its a labored breathing. from Tumors in her throat. So she pants Really heavy all the time.

Side note: They have another younger dog. And they babysit 3 other dogs all day. So there are 5 dogs here all day. :P

Needless to say. The place stinks. ok side tracked. . So. I want to put this poor soul down and end her suffering. My sister Rages if I even broach the subject. My mom understands. but its tough.

Am I wrong? I mean. she's 16. and goodness. the drama her messes cause here daily is just UGH. its really hard to live here. and yea I need my own place. but. lets not get into my life's story on that subject.

I wish I could gtfo and forget any of this existed. but. They are old and I need to take care of the place. So I am here.

Another side note.

Which could be very lengthy. so. Lets just say. I have to Dog sit all these dogs. for 2 weeks in November. I have NO Choice in the matter. As her (daughter?) Its my obligation. So...

Am I going to be able to deal with a dog that messes the carpet every single day? Will she be alive then? What if she dies when I'm watching her. They would think I did it or something crazy.

Needless to say I'm anxious as all heck about their little 2 week vacation.

The last time I "Watched Their dogs" for 2 weeks I had a mental breakdown and it took me 3 years to somewhat recover. I dont think I ever will. I have no idea how to explain what happened. But it happened and I cant change it. I have confidence I wont have a break down... (i hope)

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see. life story. not even started. So I'm going to stop while I'm way behind already.

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Thanks for the read and any advice. I could use some with how to handle this.

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