Agonizing decision

iluvwalkers · Sep 7, 2006

You are in my thoughts, my heart hurts for you.

Candleliteranch · Sep 7, 2006

I have read through all of your posts and want to thank each and every one of you for your concern and support. The vet has been called and we have a tentative date set for Friday afternoon. It's supposed to be a nice sunshiney day. I so want her last day to be a nice one. Now the waiting.... I look at her when I feed her and wonder if she knows.....

Thanks again so much. I really appreciate your kindness.

strass · Sep 7, 2006

Such a tough decision. We've lost several of our animals over the last year. It's never easy to know when to let go.

Thursday take a couple of pictures of her and hug her a lot. She may not understand, but tell her that you love her and won't let her suffer.

Be strong..what you are doing is out of love for her.

nootka · Sep 7, 2006

Mike's got the right idea...just have a special time w/her. If she does know, I think she will be grateful. Honestly I have spoken with many elderly humans in her situation and they would love to have that kindness though we know it's a crime it is also a gift to go peacefully in somewhat controlled conditions.

I hope I have the foresight and strength if I am ever placed in this position, which I fear. I don't envy you, but wish you peace in your determination, which you know to be right.

Liz M.

rabbitsfizz · Sep 7, 2006

I still cannot put into words my last day with Amira, but she knew as I was talking to her, i suddenly understood that she knew, and she was totally accepting, and ready.

I sat on her thin bony back- I was the first and the last person to ever do that, I did not ride her, I just sat there and she just stared out over the fields and waited.

I have had many horses put down before and after Amira but she will always be the one I remember.

luckymeacres · Sep 7, 2006

Lisa...it is the last act of love that you will give to her...{{{{hugs}}}}....it is never easy to say goodbye to those we love.

This says it all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Matt73 · Sep 7, 2006

You are definitely keeping her around for you...that's totally understandable; it's never easy to say goodbye or to make that decision for a loved one. Of course it will be hard, but it sounds like it's getting hard to watch her "go downhill". Good luck, and a big hug!!!