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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 8 Joined: 20-February 05 From: Missoula, Montana Member No.: 717 ![]() |
Jameel was my 24 year old Arab/T-bred horse. I've had her since the day she was born. Yesterday I made the hardest decision of my life and that was to euthanise her. She had colicked the night before and had twisted her large intestine. This meant that without surgery, she would die because she couldn't pass solid waste. At the time of taking her to the vet, we did not realize the severity of her condition. The vet kept her overnight and gave us postings throughout the night. At 10:00am he called to tell me that she was getting worse and that he was having a hard time keeping her comfortable. I so wanted to tell him to do the surgery, but who was I doing it for? Jameel or myself? I decided that I couldn't put her through that surgery at her age only to watch her suffer more. It hasn't even been 24 hours and I miss her so much. I keep asking myself, "Did I do the right thing?" I can't seem to stop crying. Everywhere I look or go, I am reminded of her. I went out to feed tonight and stood waiting for her to come around the corner of the barn until I realized that she was never going to again. I feel so lost and lonely. I feel as if I'll never get over this.
-------------------- Jameel, you are gone but never forgotten. I know we will run through green fields once again. Until then, you will live on in my heart and in my dreams.
Saab's Jameel - May 1981 - February 19th, 2005 |
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![]() Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 160 Joined: 9-January 05 Member No.: 651 ![]() |
I am so sorry for your loss.
I do think you did the right thing. Euthanizing an animal to prevent their pain and suffering is the greatest gift of love we can give. I know, I euthanized my sick little dog, Indy. Like you, I was heartbroken...I still am and its been 9 weeks or so. You've had Jameel for a long time and your grief is brand new. As time passes, it does get easier, though some days are harder then others. I am glad you found LS. People who post here have helped me through some of my toughest days. I am sure we can support you through yours. Thinking of you during this time of sadness. Fran I would love to see a photo of Jameel. I was a horse person. I had a beautiful Morgan. I was forced to sell him because of divorce and not being able to keep up the cost. In fact, to ease my pain of losing Bob, I purchased my little Indy whos pic you see in my avitar. -------------------- Regency's Independence
"INDY" 7/4/94 - 12/28/04 |
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