SO SHY IS GOING TO A RETIREMENT HOME ?

[Shysmum]

I'm absolutely devastated. In two weeks Shy will be going to a new home, to live out full time, due to his COPD ?. We are moving back from France to the UK soon, and the journey would be too much for him. Plus he needs to be out 24/7. So that is it. Lovely lady, hectares of land, 11 ponies, 3 with COPD, and a passion for gypsy cobs. Two weeks. I'm heartbroken, and so will poor Pepsi, my 33 year old shetland be. I have sorted a great home with other golden oldies for himin the UK. Losing my son ? I'm giving her a chunk of money we don't have for vets Bill's, etc.

 

[AmyMay]

Well that’s great news. You’ve managed to secure a future with some who has experience of his condition and haven’t had to put him down. Well done.

 

[Birker2020]

I'm so sorry, you don't have to physically lose them for the pain to still hurt. I spend every minute of every day worrying if I'm doing the right thing for mine going to the bloodbank next year and his loss will really hit me.

But it would be selfish for me to keep him when he could have a lovely life there and it sounds like the same is true with Shy and it sounds like he will have a fabby life out with others.

Try to see it as a fresh start for your lovely boy, I'm sure we miss them more than they do us. Hugs x

 

[Shysmum]

Well that’s great news. You’ve managed to secure a future with some who has experience of his condition and haven’t had to put him down. Well done.

Thankyou. It hurts like hell.

 

[McFluff]

Hugs

 

[AmyMay]

Thankyou. It hurts like hell.

I can understand that. But it’s a great outcome , considering the alternative.

I must admit, id assumed that he’d lived out 24/7 with you - so this new regime could be just what he needs x

 

[Shysmum]

I'm so sorry, you don't have to physically lose them for the pain to still hurt. I spend every minute of every day worrying if I'm doing the right thing for mine going to the bloodbank next year and his loss will really hit me.

But it would be selfish for me to keep him when he could have a lovely life there and it sounds like the same is true with Shy and it sounds like he will have a fabby life out with others.

Try to see it as a fresh start for your lovely boy, I'm sure we miss them more than they do us. Hugs x

Thankyou x They are your reasons for doing so much, but now I still have Pepsi x

 

[webble]

Great that you have found him somewhere that sounds ideal, be brave

 

[Shysmum]

What to do with all his gear ? Indoor rugs, barefoot saddle, steel tack locker, bridle, my riding hats, feed bins... oh my !

 

[Honey08]

Please don’t think of me as being horrible, but couldn’t Pepsi stay with him for his final years with his friend? It sounds fabulous place to retire.

 

[Shysmum]

Great that you have found him somewhere that sounds ideal, be brave

I'll try to be x

 

[Shysmum]

Please don’t think of me as being horrible, but couldn’t Pepsi stay with him for his final years with his friend? It sounds fabulous place to retire.

She doesn't want him, only Shy. I understand where you're coming from, but I need Pepsi for my mental health, and he wouldn't cope in a herd.

 

[Cragrat]

I think you have done a wonderful thing for Shy, and hopefully you and Pepsi will enjoy some time together back in the UK

 

[Spotherisk]

I’m so very sorry for you, but hope that Shy settles happily and healthily into his new regime.

 

[eahotson]

My old boy is in a retirement home like that and he is really living life.

 

[SEL]

What to do with all his gear ? Indoor rugs, barefoot saddle, steel tack locker, bridle, my riding hats, feed bins... oh my !

can you bring it all with you? Rent a storage place to give yourself time to go through everything?

You've found him an amazing home but the sense of loss will be huge xx

 

[Frano]

Will you be able to visit and get regular photo updates. Do you pay a monthly fee and pay any vets bills that come along.

 

[twiggy2]

That's great news for Shy a tough decision to make though.

 

[Highmileagecob]

Oh gosh! A real mix of emotions! Hopefully you can keep in touch with Shy's retirement through WhatsApp photos etc..Hope the move goes well for you.

 

[Bernster]

Sad but it sounds like a great home for shy x

 

[Bearsmum]

So pleased you’ve found somewhere he’ll be happy, hopefully you’ll get regular updates to put your mind at ease

 

[Shysmum]

Will you be able to visit and get regular photo updates. Do you pay a monthly fee and pay any vets bills that come along.

I am giving her money (a lot) to cover vet Bill's, then it's up to her, as he will be her pony. He will be in France, me in the UK, but updates via email.

 

[Shysmum]

Will you be able to visit and get regular photo updates. Do you pay a monthly fee and pay any vets bills that come along.

I'm giving her money anyway, but he will become her pony and responsibility.

 

[Shysmum]

Not sleeping and crying a lot. Thank God I'll have Pepsi !

 

[Nicnac]

Hope Shy is happy in his new home and that Pepsi continues to give you lots of pleasure.

 

[Shysmum]

Hope Shy is happy in his new home and that Pepsi continues to give you lots of pleasure.

Thankyou so much xxx

 

[Dexter]

If you are paying why is he then her pony?

It is really, really not safe to give away any horse, but especially not one that can appear totally fine and healthy at times but is in reality quite unwell. Whatever you do, do not give her ownership of the pony, because your next post is then going to be one of those "looking for Shy, sold on from permanent companion home"

 

[Bearsmum]

Not sleeping and crying a lot. Thank God I'll have Pepsi !

Hey hun, and breathe, you've done your bit, now look after you, believe me France is but hop away, my brother lives there ,before you know it, it will be spring and you'll be able tp visit for a cuddle
One of your earlier posts asked about what to do with Shys gear - not sure if you can afford it but to help me through the loss of Yogi I will be donating all his rugs & left over stuff to the ILPH & Redwings, both local charities here in Norfolk

Take care - JDx

 

[Shysmum]

If you are paying why is he then her pony?

It is really, really not safe to give away any horse, but especially not one that can appear totally fine and healthy at times but is in reality quite unwell. Whatever you do, do not give her ownership of the pony, because your next post is then going to be one of those "looking for Shy, sold on from permanent companion home"

To be Frank, taking this chance is better than him being shot.

 

[fiwen30]

There’s worse fates for a horse than pts. Calling it ‘shot’ is just human emoting, which absolutely shouldn’t come into a pts decision.

I hope this works out for him.