OK ,made ' that' call &feel really strangely peaceful

[Bearsmum]

Going to say goodbye to the Bear on Thursday morning, he's 27 years old and on a couple of danilon a day to keep him comfortable, last winter he lost more weight than i was comfortable with and I promised myself he wouldn't go through another, the autumn here has been so good he seems happy pottling around his field, so I delayed until we got back from hubbys60th birthday holiday, I've owned him for 20 years so I know it will hit me when it's done, but right now I know it's the right thing for my man

 

[Barton Bounty]

Will be thinking of you on Thursday! Such a difficult thing to do

 

[ycbm]

So hard, but only the good owners are able to face up to it and do it. I hope everything goes as well as it can. And well done for putting him first.
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[Pearlsacarolsinger]

It is always a difficult decision but knowing it's the right thing to do helps. It is far kinder to say goodbye now than to let him struggle through a miserable winter

 

[jules9203]

What a horrible time but sure you are making the right decision. It sounds like he's had a lovely time over the last few months. Thinking of you xx

 

[Goldenstar]

Not easy, but the final thing you do for is make call that gives them an easy end .
The ones that reach this moment in their long term homes are the lucky ones .

 

[TinseLeneHorse]

Sounds like he's had a lovely secure home for the past 20 years and now you are making the kindest decision for him. What horse could ask for more?

 

[Trouper]

Echo @LeneHorse's sentiments. Hope you soon find peace once he is gone - you deserve it.

 

[Shysmum]

Sending hugs xxx Facing the same outcome.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Well done for putting your horse first, will be thinking of you.

 

[Ratface]

Thank you for putting your beloved horse's welfare first. You have been the best owner that any animal could hope for.

 

[nagblagger]

I had to the same recently, it is strange once organised there was relief. Unfortunately i had a 2 week delay, due to circumstances beyond my control, which was the hardest part - the waiting.
Thinking of you on Thursday and my boys (Chief and Jack) will will waiting for Bear to join their frolics, over the rainbow bridge.

 

[southerncomfort]

The hardest decision but the last kindness we can do for our old friends.

Will be thinking of you. X

 

[Bernster]

Sending hugs

 

[View]

Ah so sorry you have to say goodbye to him, but although so hate for you it is the final act of kindness we owe them.

I’ll be thinking of you on Thursday.

 

[SashaBabe]

Will be thinking of you on Thursday. x

 

[Quigleyandme]

So hard to say goodbye to our old friends. I’m thinking of you. X

 

[tristar]

bless you and bear

 

[MereChristmas]

This is greatest gift you can give to Bear.
Sending love, support and sympathy

 

[SEL]

It's really felt like winter today - I feel for you but I found making the call was the hardest part. You know it's a decision made from love xx

 

[Baywonder]

Such an incredibly tough decision for you to make - but the right one for Bear.

<<Hugs>>

 

[babymare]

A hard but right decision. Hugs

 

[Merry neddy man]

Right choice right time well done.

 

[Cragrat]

Bear is a very lucky horse to have had you keeping his best interests at heart all his life - I'll be thinking of you on Thursday .

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

I’ve only just seen your post….blummin brave decision to make..have a hug.

 

[Birker2020]

Going to say goodbye to the Bear on Thursday morning, he's 27 years old and on a couple of danilon a day to keep him comfortable, last winter he lost more weight than i was comfortable with and I promised myself he wouldn't go through another, the autumn here has been so good he seems happy pottling around his field, so I delayed until we got back from hubbys60th birthday holiday, I've owned him for 20 years so I know it will hit me when it's done, but right now I know it's the right thing for my man

I found making the call the hardest part, but I could see with my own eyes that Bails was in pain and for the first time ever the pain could not be helped and we'd come to the end of the road, so was at peace with my decision totally and have never come to regret it.

I hope Thursday goes as well as it can for you and I will be thinking of you x

 

[webble]

Well done for making such a tough decision he is lucky to have you

 

[Merrymoles]

Will be thinking of you tomorrow. x

 

[mustardsmum]

Will also be thinking of you tomorrow. I lost my boy in the summer and I felt the same peace after he'd gone - he'd had a lovely life but various ailments were stacked against him. Hes still in my heart, as Bear will be in yours. Sometimes I stand and close my eyes and I can still sense my boy with me. They never leave us.

 

[Peglo]

Big hugs for tomorrow. You and Bear are very lucky to have had so many lovely years together.

there is relief letting them go and not having that constant worry over them although they do leave an enormous gap in our lives.