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Siwsan

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7. When I had to say goodbye to Boudicca, they told me to take all the time I needed wit her

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Reply #5)

Thu Dec 29, 2022, 10:33 AM

Dec 2022

I let them know when I felt I could let them take her. They handled the cremation for me. The thing I so distinctly remember is the vet asking me if I wanted to stay in the room while he administered the drug. Of course I said of course. Why wouldn't I? He told me that some people just leave but it's so much better and more comforting for the fur baby to have their parents hold them as they head to the Rainbow Bridge.

Damn. Now I'm making myself cry, again.

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There was a very heartbreaking moment at the vet's, this morning [View all] Siwsan Dec 2022 OP

Pets are our children, but with fur. ProudMNDemocrat Dec 2022 #1

It is such a hard situation Siwsan Dec 2022 #3

... 2naSalit Dec 2022 #2

Sometimes I've seen when cats return from being at the vet, esp. overnight Hugh_Lebowski Dec 2022 #8

Probably. 2naSalit Dec 2022 #10

I remember a sad moment at the vet some years ago. murielm99 Dec 2022 #4

My vets' office has a candle (an electric one) that they turn on is someone is in... 3catwoman3 Dec 2022 #5

When I had to say goodbye to Boudicca, they told me to take all the time I needed wit her Siwsan Dec 2022 #7

Our vet has that, too. Ocelot II Dec 2022 #9

Even the words Rainbow Bridge start... 3catwoman3 Dec 2022 #11

We gad to put down our beloved dog Chicagogrl1 Dec 2022 #6

That was me the day after Christmas - our old rescue cat. He was suffering too much. AnotherMother4Peace Dec 2022 #12

We had to let our 19 year old cat go Monday yellowdogintexas Dec 2022 #13

The vet came to my home when I had to let my kitty Sabra go.. Casandia Dec 2022 #14

Our pets establish that special place in our hearts SouthernDem4ever Dec 2022 #15

they become our extended family and as with any family member republianmushroom Dec 2022 #16

We have lost too many of our kids this year Bayard Dec 2022 #17

Siswan, my Vet has a small room set off to the side. It is set up like a chapel with stain glass debm55 Jan 2023 #18

This vet clinic, 68 years in the same location, has just 2 exam rooms, both with back exits Siwsan Jan 2023 #19