Rest in Peace Charisma Solitaire 1977 to 13th December 2008

[gothdolly]

For anyone who remembers my posts, my beloved 31 year old mare was put to sleep today. She had cushings disease, and was unable to recover from an infection in the leg which developed into cellulitis despite repeated attempts at treatment (I presume due to suppressed immune system). I am heart broken, and it was harder to do than I could have possibly imagined. I hope it gets easier with time but I cant imagine how at the moment.

I chose to have her put to sleep rather than take her to hospital for IV fluids treatment in view of her advanced age and how ill she seemed. I do think this was the right decision but it still hurts and the guilt is horrendous although I cant think of anything else I should have done.

 

[Battyoldbint]

(((((hugs)))))

 

[sea_view]

I'm really sorry to hear this, big big hugs xxxxxxxxx

 

[alisonpook]

So sorry to read this. Hugs to you.

 

[gothdolly]

Thanks. I didnt expect to feel so completely like my heart had been ripped out. I just feel broken.

 

[angiebaby]

((((((lots of hugs))))))) you definitely made the right decision
RIP little horsey

 

[dozzie]

((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))

You did the right thing. You did your best to help her and things werent going to get better. You made your brave decision for her welfare and comfort.

RIP Solitairexxxx

 

[wizgirl]

so sorry for you - I just can't imagine what it feels like. Take care and keep busy!! - it helps

 

[VLHIEASTON]

I know what you are going through, time is a great healer. xx

 

[Bubbles]

Oh Cass you poor thing, I'm so sorry to hear this. I went through the same this time last year, and like you I was in pieces. But, the hurt will ease, and you'll be left with all your lovely memories, and you will be comforted knowing that you did the right thing by your little old lady. Big hug xx

 

[Happy Horse]

I am so sorry for your loss but I 100% think you did the right thing. A hospital stay for such an elderly pony with no guaranteed outcome would most likely be very distressing for her. She went peacefully at home - she could have asked for no more.

 

[catembi]

Very sorry for you

FWIW, I felt the same when I lost Catembi in Feb 2007 - and I'd only had him 4 1/2 years. It was way too big a thing to assimilate & come to terms with.

Don't feel that you have to 'get over' it, or feel that the pressure is on to be able to 'remember the good times' etc. It takes some people longer than others. Even now, there is very little I wouldn't do to see Cat again.

Please PM me if it would help at all.

 

[Angelbones]

I feel for you. I posted last week about my mare Valerie who I had pts on 2 Dec and as I 'chose' this option over surgery I feel terrible guilt so I do understand what you going through. I had huge support from everyone on the forum and they all say the same thing; it was the best thing for the horse, and that's what you have to remember. I have no doubt that you loved your horse to bits, and did your very best for her right up to and including her end. Time will help but it is a long road sadly. You were both lucky to have each other. Take care, and god bless. x

 

[tikino]

rest in peace little horse and again you did the right thing 100% and it does get better just give it time as time is the best healer

 

[brighteyes]

So very sorry it ended this way - but she really made the decision for you, didn't she. There was no way out of this one and it sounds like you acted soon enough for her not to have suffered unreasonably. When dealing with the treatment of elderly equines (or any animal, really) you have to weigh up outcome and quality of life during recovery against saving the heartbreak which will surely come for another day.

The pain will ease, and no question you did the right thing. You hurt because you loved her and cared deeply for her welfare and you will miss her with all your heart. Well done for being responsible and brave - and remember, 31 for a pony is old, it really is! She was very lucky to have you.

 

[Archangel]

Lots of hugs. You did the right thing for her.
RIP Charisma Solitaire.

 

[hellybelly6]

You made the hardest decision we ever have to make for our animals. She was a very lucky girl to have you.

Hugs to you x

 

[Flame_]

Really sorry to hear this. You should be proud you helped a cushings pony get to the grand age of 31. Well done for making the decision when you had to. She was a lucky pony to have you.

RIP Charisma Solitaire.

 

[MrsMozart]

Hugs and thoughts. You did the right thing. C.x

 

[Rollin]

Of course you did the right thing. Feel proud to have cared for a horse until such an old age - I understand how you feel though I missed my 27 year old for weeks after he was put to sleep. Remember your happy times. Hugs.

 

[bailey14]

I really feel for you. You probably don't think this now but you have been very lucky to have a horse to the grand old age of 31, I have lost 4 horses in less than 7 years all under the age of 13 so I can't imagine what it must be like to have an 'oldie' to have loved and lost at that age. My heart goes out to you. You undoubtedly did the right thing by your girl, fortunately I never had to make the choice in three of my horses cases as they choices were already made for me and the last one was the consultants choice. You could have gone on for longer, and regretted your decision if she had been suffering hanging on for those last few weeks and days. At least she had a brilliant life - I don't know you, but can judge from your post that you would have done the best for her throughout her wonderful life.

 

[gothdolly]

Oh Applecart, what shockingly awful bad luck you have had. I cant imagine going through that kind of loss.

 

[Charlie77]

My heart goes out to you, i lost my 33 year old on the 3rd Dec, i know how you are feeling!!

They say time is a great healer.

 

[Halfpass]

{{{Huge hugs}}}
I had my 4 year PTS on thursday so undertsand what you are going through

 

[Theresa_F]

Just to say how sorry I am to hear this. You did the right thing and she made a wonderful age.

Having to make the decision is so hard, but far better than to let them continue in discomfort.

 

[kellyeaton]

i am so sorry for your lose! time does heal but your heart still hurts well mine does after 7 months. the age of that horse is fantastic and you must think he only got there because of you. how long did he have cushings for? R.I.P beautiful horse and my heart and thoughts are with you!x