ELFSBELLS
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I'm sure he has nothing to forgive you for, R.I.P Hawkins.
Horse PTS tomorrow... how do you cope?
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eggs
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You have my sympathy and best wishes for this horrible time.
Unfortunately I have had four horses PTS in the last six years, including two homebreds. It is a horrible decision to make but from what you have written I have no doubt it was the right one.
Three of mine were done on immediate humane grounds (two were up at the RVC) but the other was my old mare who came in from the field with a very serious kick injury. She could have gone up to the RVC for an operation that a slight chance of being successful. After speaking with my vet I decided to have her PTS at home rather than put her through the stress of an yet another operation.
I agonised over my decision for days afterwards but always came back to the question "would I do the same thing again in the same circumstances" the answer was "yes" and that is how I was able to cope and move forwards.
Thinking of you in this wretched time.
Unfortunately I have had four horses PTS in the last six years, including two homebreds. It is a horrible decision to make but from what you have written I have no doubt it was the right one.
Three of mine were done on immediate humane grounds (two were up at the RVC) but the other was my old mare who came in from the field with a very serious kick injury. She could have gone up to the RVC for an operation that a slight chance of being successful. After speaking with my vet I decided to have her PTS at home rather than put her through the stress of an yet another operation.
I agonised over my decision for days afterwards but always came back to the question "would I do the same thing again in the same circumstances" the answer was "yes" and that is how I was able to cope and move forwards.
Thinking of you in this wretched time.
olop
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Im so sorry hun, thinking of you today 
I had to have my girl PTS back in January & it still hurts now, it isnt easy but have comfort knowing your horse will be pain free & no longer suffering. You are doing the best thing & your very brave.
Take care, if you ever need to talk you are welcome to PM me xxxxxxx
I had to have my girl PTS back in January & it still hurts now, it isnt easy but have comfort knowing your horse will be pain free & no longer suffering. You are doing the best thing & your very brave.
Take care, if you ever need to talk you are welcome to PM me xxxxxxx
Paddydou
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Its horrible isn't it. The worst thing about having animals is having to make the most important decisions.
How do you deal with it? In my case badly every time. I cried and cried and cried each and every time I have had to do it. Alfie is still under the bed over 2 years down the line! Long story to that one but he will go under the old oak tree eventually!
How do you get over it? You don't, you just learn to accept it as time goes by.
You have done the right thing. Just because it is right doesn't make it easy.
I very much doubt that there will be any words I can come up with that would ease your pain but my thoughts go out to you.
How do you deal with it? In my case badly every time. I cried and cried and cried each and every time I have had to do it. Alfie is still under the bed over 2 years down the line! Long story to that one but he will go under the old oak tree eventually!
How do you get over it? You don't, you just learn to accept it as time goes by.
You have done the right thing. Just because it is right doesn't make it easy.
I very much doubt that there will be any words I can come up with that would ease your pain but my thoughts go out to you.
Booga22
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Please don't feel like you have betrayed him, you have done everything for him, and he wouldn't have had that with any one else.
You have been incredibly brave, and a very responsible owner who clearly loves her horse more than anything. I can only begin to think how you must be feeling, I was faced with nearly having to make that decision last year, so all I can do is send you lots of love and hugs. Think of all the good times, and keep the perfect image of him in your head for all times.
Thinking of you.xx
You have been incredibly brave, and a very responsible owner who clearly loves her horse more than anything. I can only begin to think how you must be feeling, I was faced with nearly having to make that decision last year, so all I can do is send you lots of love and hugs. Think of all the good times, and keep the perfect image of him in your head for all times.
Thinking of you.xx
peaceandquiet1
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You have a clear conscience and you have acted in your wisdom to take away the pain that made life not worth living. The two i have lost were emergencies but I wish I had had the courage to act before that.