The vet has been again, we have made a decision

May I say how much I admire you for the decision you have taken, I dread ever having to do this. It is terrible making the decision when you really have no other choice, as I have had to do three times, but to be as caring and brave as you are is something else.

Having see the picture of her the summer before compared to the one you recently posted, you are doing the right thing to let her go before she finds life tough.

Sending you a huge hug and when she has gone, the pain is cutting, but after a while you start to look back at your memories with a smile at the good times you have had.
 
I hope when the time comes with my girl i am able to be so respectfull, responsible and brave as you are being with Ellie. I hate saying i am sorry in this of circumstance as it never seems enough, so instead i will congratulate you for having had such a gorgeous horse in your life, cherish the next few days and all the fantastic memories you have together.
Massive hugs xxxx
 
I'm new here so we haven't "met" before but I just wanted to say how sorry I am and that you have made a very brave and unselfish decision. ((Hugs)) and thoughts to you xx
 
This is the hardest decision any horse owner has to make. It won't be easy, but you are putting Ellie's needs before your own and that is something to be truly admired. I will be thinking of you and Ellie x x
 
I actually cried on the train when I was looking at the pictures of your gorgeous girl on the way to work this morning and had to close down the thread...
I lost my lovely boy at 23 years young, him being 'mine' for 21 of those years. I was 'lucky' that he died totally unexpectedly one day, when he appeared to be totally healthy, fit and happy.
Pointless telling you this really when you have had to make such a hard decision and I didn't, but just wanted to say how very brave you are. I really can't imagine being in your shoes or anyone else's who find themselves in the position you are in.
Very best wishes to you and goodbye, sleep well to your gorgeous girl x
 
A sad decision for you but I'm sure the mare would thank you for being so caring to put her needs first. You are a model for us all, I wish more people would be as responsible and selfless as you are being. God bless.
 
What a brave selfless owner you are to Ellie. I suspect you knew in your heart of hearts when you posted those pics of Ellie a few days ago that this could be her last summer. My heart goes out to you and I hope Ellies passing is a peaceful one.


((hugs))
 
Heartbreaking for you :( take comfort from the time you have had with her and the fact that you will stopping her from getting to the point where she will suffer. Be brave for her its the last duty every horse owner owes to their horse. She will leave this earth a much loved and precious horse x
 
I support you totally. You are very brave. As some of the other have said better a day early...

Well done & Massive ((((Hugs)))) for what is not going to be a happy few days.

xxx
 
I am so very sorry to read this.

Ellie could not of asked for more, you have given her a fab couple of years and now you are letting her go in peace.

if she could she would say thank you mum.

huge ((hugs)) xx
 
Although I am very sad to read this, I think you have made very kind and caring decision, my thoughts are with you and I'm sure she will now remain happy and content over rainbow bridge. (((hugs))))
 
So sorry, such a brave decision to make, and one that you will never ever regret.
Hope it goes smoothly and that Ellie can run free over rainbow bridge.

Massive ((((hugs)))):(
 
Oh Louise, I was gutted when I got your text, sent a cold shiver right through me.
You have done all you could for Elle, I know how much you have struggled to keep weight on her over the last few winters, despite all your best efforts, you couldn't have done more. She was a very lucky mare to have lived her final years with such a loving, caring, devoted 'mummy'.
You are so brave to make the decision, total admiration for you.
You will be in my thoughts.

Big hugs to you and Elle from me and Jake.

Stay strong Louise

RIP Elle
 
Oh bless you and Elle. Blinking the tears away inthe office. I have a 29 yr old myself and dread the day.

Its very brave of you and I can only hope to be as brave myself when the time comes. I once heard a vet say 'better three months too early than a day too late'

Remeber the good times. xxx
 
My thoughts are with you. Whatever decision you have or would have made would have been the right one. You know your mare and she will know nothing except what a lovely caring friend and wonderful home she has. Hugs x
 
Can I just say what a wonderful owner, and contributor to this forum, you truly are.

You bore the constructive criticism on your other thread with dignity and have gone on and done the most courageous thing for your little mare.

Bless your heart. May she gallop over fields of green at Rainbow bridge. xxx
 
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