my momma had to euthanize her kitty this afternoon. i feel so bad for her. but my mom did give her kitty a long and wonderful life, and she did the right thing in my eyes by taking away lucy's suffering.
i just wanna let all of you know that if you have ever had to put an animal to sleep in order to stop their suffering, i feel for you. seeing this on a daily basis at my work had made anything but numb to the loss of a pet. they have souls just like people do, and make such an impact on our lives. it takes a strong and unselfish person to let go of a loved one, and while you want nothing more for them to be in your life a little while longer, you understand their pain and want to relieve it even if it means saying goodbye. i see strong and unselfish people everyday and although the number of dumbasses sometimes outweighs those people, i can totally say that those who are strong and unselfish stick out the most in my mind. compassion is such a wonderful thing.
have a groovy, wonderful day and take a minute to remember a loved one
:mj:
i just wanna let all of you know that if you have ever had to put an animal to sleep in order to stop their suffering, i feel for you. seeing this on a daily basis at my work had made anything but numb to the loss of a pet. they have souls just like people do, and make such an impact on our lives. it takes a strong and unselfish person to let go of a loved one, and while you want nothing more for them to be in your life a little while longer, you understand their pain and want to relieve it even if it means saying goodbye. i see strong and unselfish people everyday and although the number of dumbasses sometimes outweighs those people, i can totally say that those who are strong and unselfish stick out the most in my mind. compassion is such a wonderful thing.
have a groovy, wonderful day and take a minute to remember a loved one
:mj:
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veganjihad:
if only we could talk to them, and ask just how they are feeling. i guess i have just had to assume that most animals know when enough is enough, and it isnt worth living any longer...
radiobastet:
Aw, MaryJane.... I feel for you and your mom. I've been there, and it hurts like hell. I thought about going into your line of work, but the very thought of having to go through what you have just described on a day to day basis nixed it for me. I couldn't stand it. You are strong!! Thanks for sharing this with us.