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Oberon

Oberon

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I've made the hard decision to have Obi PTS on Tuesday :(.

I've been fighting with the decision for a while and I hoped we would have the summer together, but I looked into his eyes on Friday night and just knew it was time.
I promised him I would never let him suffer and we're only going to go one way from here.
I booked the Vet yesterday.

He's hopped up on Danilon, oats, apples, ginger biscuits, mints and cabbage at the moment and I've borrowed a bucket of the hated mollichop to feed him on Monday night :o
 
I saw the title and really hoped it didn't mean this. Jeez Oberon, what a year.

So sorry that you won't get your Summer together. I dreamt of losing mine last night and the dream was hard enough.

X
 
Oh I'm sorry Oberon, but it sounds ike absolutely the right thing for him, he's a lucky horse to have such a selfless owner.

I hope all goes well on Tuesday I'll be thinking of you both and at least the wondering about 'when' won't be hanging over you any more.

Look after yourself too x.
 
Oh no - I am so, so very sad to read this. He's let you know, and you are doing what he wants - to be set free from pain. No horse could ask for more.

Huge ((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))). Thinking about you, and will continue to send you both vibes for the next few days.

Much love from me and Shyboy. xxx
 
Having had mine go Monday i know your pain. I feel bad for being relieved when i finally made the decision and bad that i am relieved she hasnt seen the mud reappear, it would have lamed her. She went eating forbidden high sugary mix!
 
It's really hard to pre book rather than respond to urgent circumstances, very very brave decision. Lucky horse to have an owner who puts him first - to end or avoid long term suffering is the greatest gift we can give. Be nice to yourself and just remember why you are doing it. He will appreciate your generosity - after all, to them it is just putting out the lights.
 
So sorry to hear this - I saw it on your FB too. :(

When I PM'd you last week, I said that you'd know when it's time, and you do. You've done all you can and you're doing the last selfless thing you can. Thinking of you on Tuesday. x
 
Massive ((((((((((hugs))))))))))) to you. you've done all you can for him and by letting him go before he starts to suffer you are showing him how much you truly love him.
You will both be in my thoughts on Tuesday. xx
 
So so sorry to hear this. I am not a huge frequenter of NL, sorry Tack Room, so dont know your story, but he was obviously well loved and although its hard as hell, its the final act of kindness we can give those animals that we love. Be brave, look after youirself as well, and I am sure you will both meet again at the Rainbow Bridge. Lts of HHO hugs coming your way.
 
Oh, I'm so sorry it has come so soon. Sending you lots of strength and calming vibes and especially for Tuesday. xxxxxxxx ((((Oberon and Obi))))
 
Oh heck, I am so sorry. Your love for him shines through in all your posts. He is a good age, that only a small minority of horses reach. Brave decision xx
 
JillA has put her finger right on it. Arranging for a date in the future to pts your beloved horse is so very, very hard. If your horse is taken ill and suffering, somehow it seems kinder to ask the vet to pts at that time, but to prearrange a date seems so brutal, which is ridiculous of course, because you're only doing it to stop your horse suffering any more in the future. Sorry, rambling. Please let Obi feel the sun on his back one more time on Tuesday, and you know that you are doing the final thing anyone can do out of love for their animal...
 
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