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[Molpet]

After an excruciating morning on the phone with vets,
some who really tried to 'shame' me,
I found one to do an at-home euthanasia for old Rascal.
Have heard good things about this woman over the years.
I am so relieved we won't have to go thru another winter,
yet it's still gonna be a roller coaster of a couple weeks,
gonna try to make it the best two weeks for him.

People forget, Quality of life is more important than quantity
Used to be animals were put down to prevent suffering and suffering people were wishing for the option
Now people go through procedures to prolong their animals suffering because it makes them feel better. Vets go along with it.... Some vets I think are looking at their bottom line. Some just give people what they want

 

[aart]

If they can't understand then they'd best hush up.

Yup. Just the few that do understand have greatly eased my distress and grief.

Vets go along with it.... Some vets I think are looking at their bottom line. Some just give people what they want

Yup...and some are hero/doctor wannabes.

....and to be fair, these vets don't know me from Eve, so think there's a CYA aspect to consider and I knew that going into the 'cold calls'.
They may be more willing, one even told me, if I was a client that it would be different.

 

[jvls1942]

I looked at that tendon recipe. It sounds like it would taste very good. I still don't picture me chewing on a piece of tendon, though..
My dad used to love scooping the marrow out of the cooked bone from a pot roast..
Art, you are doing a tough thing.
More power to you. Those vets wouldn't think twice about coming to your place to put down a cow or a pet horse, so why not a pet dog ?
let me guess ,,hmmm,,not enough $$$ in it for them ?
To me it seems a bit morbid to take your dog for a ride for that reason.. Kind of like betrayal .. Not that I wouldn't do it, nor do I condemn anybody for doing it, but I would feel guilty..
by the way, Art, you are not off the hook, I still think you are a little nuts...

 

[aart]

Those vets wouldn't think twice about coming to your place to put down a cow or a pet horse, so why not a pet dog ?
let me guess ,,hmmm,,not enough $$$ in it for them ?

One place, a pet hospice, wanted $600 buck to come do the deed, granted it would be 2-3 hours travel time at professional rates. Will be less than an office job with 20 miles travel.

by the way, Art, you are not off the hook, I still think you are a little nuts...

I am 'different'

 

[CapricornFarm]

I know better, I really do.

All of our cats are indoor cats for several reasons including their safety and the safety of the native wildlife. I also knew there are lots of unwanted/stray cats & kittens here in our new community so it was only a matter of time till we adopted one of the outside cats.

Well our adopted kitten Truffle, 12 week old or so (already had an appointment made for neutering & shots) didn't show up for breakfast or anything else today. There are plenty of predators and cars and other dangers here for an over confident kitten.

I know he might show up tomorrow but given he hasn't left our front porch for more than 5 minutes since he decided he lived here I am not holding out much hope.

Hope he is ok and will show up!

 

[CapricornFarm]

One place, a pet hospice, wanted $600 buck to come do the deed, granted it would be 2-3 hours travel time at professional rates. Will be less than an office job with 20 miles travel.

I am 'different'

I am still trying to get over my old boy Charlie passing away last winter. The pup is helping me stay busy. Luckily I didn't have to have him put down, he just died at my feet. He never did like to be held. Still , he was my dog and even protected me from my husband! Not that I need protecting. Husband hated that! He doesn't tend to like male animals as pets.
Three out of 4 of the house pets are female.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Tomorrow I move the kids play house down to Turkey Town and install the nest box and floor. Need to make a run too.

 

[NewBoots]

Tomorrow I move the kids play house down to Turkey Town and install the nest box and floor. Need to make a run too.

Cap, you are a machine!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

After an excruciating morning on the phone with vets,
some who really tried to 'shame' me,
I found one to do an at-home euthanasia for old Rascal.
Have heard good things about this woman over the years.
I am so relieved we won't have to go thru another winter,
yet it's still gonna be a roller coaster of a couple weeks,
gonna try to make it the best two weeks for him.

Good on you Aaart. You are a compassionate and selfless pet owner.

I've seen that commercial..and read other 'best last day' stories...we'll be partaking some of that with lots of leaking on my part.

Thank you for understanding, some think I'm nuts...screw them.

You are closing a big chapter on your life. Of course it is hard saying goodbye. People who don't understand are missing something wonderful if they've never had a beloved pet. WE are richer for having shared time with our companions.

Sympathies Aart

 

[aart]

Thanks, all.
Not my first dog death, but will likely be my last.
First one was a crisis scenario, had to rush her to vet but she died as we opened the van door. Second died in her 'sleep' overnight, tho we had an appointment set up for a couple weeks later, I knew she was going to go by her behavior that last day. This one I am being proactive, I don't want to watch him struggle and suffer anymore, and certainly don't want a crisis situation in the middle of winter here. It's time. I just hope it goes as smoothly as I envision.