Goodbye my beautiful boy!

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On Wed 31st Aug I had to put my gorgeous Pinewood Lad to sleep. He took colic and twisted his gut and being 180 mile away from the nearest place of surgery I thought it would be too cruel to travel him all that way. It was so sudden - I fed him and within 20 mins he was colicking with absolutely no change to his routine whatsoever. He was looking so well aswell after last winter was such a struggle but the thought of going through another winter like last maybe its aswell that he's gone now. He made the decision for me so I didnt have to. RIP big man love you loads.
Mel x

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I am so sorry for your loss. I went through a similar thing 3 months ago when I had no choice but to say goodbye to my lovely old racehorse ,Bob. He was 29. Your horse looks so like him too. I really feel for you, and know exactly what you're going through. I miss my boy every day, but I know what I did was right. You must be feeling wretched, but you too, did the right thing by him. My heart goes out to you, and try to remember the sweet memories you have. He'll always be with you. Lots of hugs x
RIP you beautiful boy, x
 
Thank you everyone. He was an ex racehorse too and I managed to make contact with his very first owner who loved him as much as i did so I have written him a letter which was so difficult. Due to me living in scotland and the fact he was a pet we were given permission to have him buried at home on the farm which is lovely. I know exactly where he is which is a comforting thought. Thanks again your replies have made me cry - :)again.
Mel x :)
 
Such an awful decision to have to make, but you did exactly the right thing. To travel him all that way in a deteriorating condition would have been selfish and you obviously loved him too much to put him through that.

Cyber hugs.
 
Hi, I too know what you are going through. I had a similar experience with my horse about 4 weeks ago. Reading your post brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry for your loss and know what your going through.... Big hugs
 
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I lost my 11 yr old mare suddenly at the end of July. Apart from the obvious distress of the loss, I felt that the suddenness and inevitability of what happened made the whole thing worse.
 
So sorry to hear this, a day all of us dread...the right and kindest decision from a caring owner. Cant imagine how awful this was..so sorry for you both. Again the kindest decision.
 
Thanks again to the replies everyone. Nice to know that you all feel i made the right choice too. I kno i did but you begin to self doubt! Much appreciated! Hugs back to you all.
Mel xx
 
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