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rockbluff botanist

(360 posts)

10. This is such a deep truth

Reply to republianmushroom (Original post)

Mon Oct 21, 2024, 06:08 PM

Oct 2024

I have discussed this with everyone I know who has a pet. You have to comfort your baby. I have had to let go dozens of my babies over my life. Horses, cats, dogs, cows and goats.

My vets are truly selfless and kind. They nurture the beloved pet and the devastated parent. I wanted to be a vet, but ended up a biologist because I just didn't think I could end a life even when there was no recourse.

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Death of a Pet [View all] republianmushroom Oct 2024 OP

I apologize. I cannot see the keyboard clearly enough to comment. marble falls Oct 2024 #1

Who in the actual fuck would abandon their beloved companion animal in their time of greatest need? SheltieLover Oct 2024 #2

It is really, really hard drmeow Oct 2024 #8

I strongly agree with the OP. LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2024 #3

Agree, they are our extended family republianmushroom Oct 2024 #5

We've had to put two pets down, and we stayed with them, with our hands on them, as they passed. rsdsharp Oct 2024 #4

When possible, it is even better to allow your animals to die at home in the familiar space that they love. Big Blue Marble Oct 2024 #6

Thank you for the very important point (of course, they all are), about the other niyad Oct 2024 #12

Lap of Love Arrgh Nov 2024 #15

Yes, Lap Of Love is wonderful. Big Blue Marble Nov 2024 #16

I'm the angel of death/mercy in our home. iscooterliberally Oct 2024 #7

I've been there for each and every one -- byronius Oct 2024 #9

This is such a deep truth rockbluff botanist Oct 2024 #10

Two friends in the last few months have had to put their beloved niyad Oct 2024 #11

I am about to face this intrepidity Oct 2024 #13

Our big dog has cancer Bettie Oct 2024 #14

We are in the last days of our beloved oldest dog's life. Borogove Nov 2024 #17

I'll never forget Nululu Nov 2024 #18