Our sweet Maggie being treated at the University of Minnesota Vet Clinic. We are having a highly emotional family debate regarding her future. Despite (or because of) my love for her, I am in favor of "putting her down" but I have been strongly outvoted. It is amazing what modern medicine can do even for animals and she has rallied somewhat with the help of drugs and treatment. Perhaps Mother Nature will be the one that ultimately determines her fate.
Such a hard decision and even more difficult when family members don't agree.
ReplyDeletegosh, that's terribly difficult!
ReplyDeleteIt would be easier if we didn't have to make those decisions but unfortunately, more often than not, we do.
ReplyDeleteIn my family I was always the one who took the pets to the vet's to put them down. Heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteOh Kate, I'm so sorry. I know how very difficult it is to see such a dear and loyal friend ailing. I hope things work out for the best.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, this is no fun! We had to put our Golden down over 3 years ago and it still hurts. Hopefully, the meds can keep your friend going a little longer without a lot of pain.
ReplyDeletePoor Maggie. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteThere comes a point when you have to come to grips with what's best for her... particularly if she's suffering.
Oh, she looks like such a sweet (and patient) little patient. I'm so impressed with veterinary medicine. Our previous Labrador (a "breeder" for Guide Dogs) had sonograms during her pregnancies and root canals and a crown when she broke a molar. Our current pup is getting great results from his meds for disc disease. I hope Maggie is able to rally.
ReplyDeleteI think so many of us have been there. So very difficult to let them rest in peace. My heart aches for you...and sweet Maggie.
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard but I know you will all do what's best for her.
ReplyDeleteAww, I'm sorry you have to deal with this. I know it is painful.
ReplyDeleteOh these are the hardest decisions Kate, the absolute hardest.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, but hope the time left will be a good one for every one.
ReplyDeleteWe lost our dog this past spring, after almost 18 joyful years with him.
My heart goes out to you during this time. I've been in your position before and I know how hard those decisions can be and how much we anguish over over them later. Maggie is a dear member of your family and I know how much she is loved.
ReplyDeleteThis is very hard on everyone. I know that what is best for Maggie is on the minds of all those contributing opinions.
ReplyDeleteWhat an emotional time you are going through, all of you. I feel for you all. I have no doubt everyone has Maggie's wellbeing at heart.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing that what can be an option for dogs - putting them down out of love for them -, we refuse to humans even when they clearly ask for it in words. Why is love for dogs so different to love for humans in that respect?
When my father learned that he was terminally ill, he asked doctors if they would help him end his life when he decided that it was a life no longer worth living, a life that no longer met his own idea of dignity. Doctors refused, saying they would help ease the pain whenever it would get too bad, but no more. In the end, after multiple and very serene talks with his family, friends and minister who was also a trusted friend, my father took his own life. I am still resentful that a peaceful option was not offered to him. Off the subject, possibly, but not that far, really.
Anyway, my heart is with you in this painful moment.
Kate regarding the post on my blog - unfortunately the man admitted clearly his addiction to paid sex and the fact that this was the reason for his trip to Thailand. I am completely with you when you say it fills you with revulsion since that practice overpowers the powerless.Thanks for saying it so well. That's exactly how I feel.
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