Re: Sometimes I hate my job :-(
- From: "Matzi" <matzi9@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 07:42:10 +0100
>
> Coincidentally we had to put down our veteran livery who I mentioned in
> posts a couple of months ago. She had recovered from the colic and
> breathing problems but yesterday morning was panting at 85 breaths per
> minute and running a 104 temperature. Her belly muscles were locked up
> solid and heart racing. In discussion with her owner we felt it was kinder
> to let her go rather than try to push her through another round of
> veterinary treatment with no guarantee of improvement. The vet put her to
> sleep and we buried her in a corner of our own land so she is not ending
> up in a maggot farm.
> The hole this has left in our lives is devastating but we do know she had
> a good life to the best of our ability and her owner while heartbroken has
> taken some solace from that.
The tough desisions of sharing your life with an animal.
I hope the grief eases soon and the memories stay strong and bright,
xx
matzi
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