It is done.

Oberon

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We spent the last couple of hours together in the sunshine this morning.

He would wander along eating the tasty grass on the verge, and then wander back over to me to tell me to scratch his belly :)

The vet arrived and my good friend, Fiona, hovered by me for support and to take over if I wanted to walk away.

The vet sedated him and I rubbed his head and kissed him goodbye.

Then I handed him over to Fiona and walked away. I just couldn't watch him drop.

The last memory I have is him looking at me to see what treat I was going to get for him :)

Fiona and the vet told me he just sank down and went to sleep in the sun.

It was peaceful.

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Oh bless you both, but what a wonderful way to go for him. Just what I hope it's like for my mare when the time comes. xxx
 
I'm in bits :'( so sad you have had to say goodbye but you always know deep down when it is the right thing to do.

So wish I could have been there for my girl when she was PTS.

RIP OB, you're at peace now xx

Lots of hugs for you xx
 
Beautiful photo. So sorry for you but glad all went well.
Sleep tight, Obi. xxx
(the sun shone on my old boys final morning last year - then it rained solidly for a month; somehow i took comfort in that as I know the mud would have hastened his decline).
 
I am so glad the sun was shining for you and he went peacefully, I could not watch my ginger boy drop either, he reminds me of my Jack in that lovely picture! Sending my love on this sad day! xx
 
What a lovely picture, brought tears to my eyes.

Hope you are ok, run free obi. They take a piece of us with them xxx
 
My thoughts are with you.

It's such a difficult call to make, but we owe it to these fantastic, noble animals to give them the best and most dignified ending we can at the right time in their life. And you did.
 
I am so sorry. Hold in your heart all the wonderful memories, treasure them and be glad for the wonderful life that you were able to give Obi.
Sending you much love xx
 
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