It's good that she published that article because many people are torn and heartbroken when it comes towards the end for their beloved animal. I was speaking to someone two days ago who has the same problem with a very old sick dog. Unfortunately it wasn't "cut and dried" as the dog still had a lot of decent quality of life...just needed all day nursing care, and help to go out to do his business, plus some urine incontinence.
I managed to say the wrong thing. Even with the best will in the world we can easily say the wrong thing to someone who is going through this heartbreak and final decision.
I would have happily got into debt for Misty and even moved into a tent if necessary....BUT only if there was medical hope, and she was happy enough in herself. But we were an unusual pair. And I had an unusual life and few other commitments at the time.
What is of vital importance is "quality of life". Even if the animal is geriatric or disabled in some way they can sometimes still have decent quality of life, even if reduced in some areas. But it's a fine line, and we are responsible for their happiness and welfare.
I managed to say the wrong thing. Even with the best will in the world we can easily say the wrong thing to someone who is going through this heartbreak and final decision.
I would have happily got into debt for Misty and even moved into a tent if necessary....BUT only if there was medical hope, and she was happy enough in herself. But we were an unusual pair. And I had an unusual life and few other commitments at the time.
What is of vital importance is "quality of life". Even if the animal is geriatric or disabled in some way they can sometimes still have decent quality of life, even if reduced in some areas. But it's a fine line, and we are responsible for their happiness and welfare.
