Tis the season...

[draggonlaady]

For things to die.
This week alone, we've had 2 colic horses that died, one of which was a long-time patient we've done a lot of work on. Euthanized a cat that was attacking the owner's grandkids, I did an at-home euthanasia of a really nice older dog on Monday. I've just heard from a client that one of our favorite regular boarders (an older Newfoundland) died at home about an hour ago, and I'm scheduled to euthanize an elderly boxer this afternoon, who's been enthusiastically and happily starving himself for weeks. I've been talking to a couple with a dog in kidney failure daily this week, and expecting to euthanize it at anytime--they're just trying to nurse her through the next few days so they don't have to kill her on Christmas. Yay. Happy Holidays, everybody.

November 28/30 + one client

Comments

[sagaciouslu.livejournal.com]

Blessings of the Season for you and your family dear lady. There are people who are thankful that you are there to help ease the passing of their friends.

Be well. And know that you are appreciated...

[fr33f0x.livejournal.com]

Hmm. How does it feel to take a life with purpose and clear intent. How does it feel to prepare everything, knowing that you are going to end all the experiences, sensations of a living, aware being? How does it feel afterwards? Does it change with time, become a routine, or does something, hmm, you know, intense, present remain every time you do it?
(Don't get me wrong, no hidden judgement intended. Just wondering what it feels like, when it is done with such, hmm, premeditation and dispassion.)