Re: Sometimes I hate my job :-(

"Sue K" wrote
> Today we had the physiotherapist down to see a pony we recently had in.
> He'd been kept in a stable 24/7, no human or horse contact, crap up to his
> ears (not dificult considering he is a half sized mini shet) and then
> someone complained, he was let out onto the yard and then left to fend for
> himself, finding food and water where he could.
>
> Turns out the poor mite has such a list of injuries and deformities:
> rotated and deformed pelvis, stifle lock on both back legs, heart
> condition, broken tail which is also paralysed cos of the pelvis, plus
> 'something not right in his head', as it was put.
> He was also either dysmature or premature, judging by the shape of his
> face and head, and the fact that he is only just over half the size he
> should be.
>
> He wont get better.
> In light of that, there is only one thing we can do.
>
> I'm very sad as I'd taken him on as my own and got very atached to him,
> but also very angry that he was even left to live in such a conditon.
>
> I really though I'd be prepared for something like this, doing what we do,
> but today I learned that I'm really not prepared at all :-((

Sue

I'm involved with dog rescue, and I know where you're coming from.

But if it helps you at all...use your tears and upset to remind you why
you're doing it, and to give you the strength to carry on.
The day you stop caring is the day to stop completely.


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