From:
nibbler_76
Date: 2001-12-20 00:33:00 UTC
Subject: Re: IBD ferret now has GI bleeding, may not make it.
Reading this post is bringing much sorrow...I think we have been
there, some more then others. We all are in this together for the
same reasons the critters that bring us so much joy, laughter,
patience, but at times they bring pain with their life so short. I
give you a hug and a pat on the back for everything you are doing for
him with your patience and your efforts. I know he is strong and he
will always be although if you see his quality of life not there I
would hate to see him be in unessessary pain. Playing god deciding
whether the must go on or not is the hardest part of the bargin. It
would be much easier if they did pass in their sleep making the path
of fate on there own but when you are the one who says no more that
is when it feels as though someone has reach in to you body and
grabbed you heart and brought it up thru your throat...as much as we
know it is for the best it is a pain to which only through the
decision can be related too. I wish this not on my enemy it is such a
great pain that even words have a hard time decribing but when you
boil it down the one thing I remember and tell is are you letting
them continue living for you or them...it's the quality of life that
matters and you know it deep down what you will need to do. All they
ask of us is to love and care for them, such a small price for all
they do for us.
We send a huge hug to you and BJ..and his lil friends and pray for a
miracle exspecially so close to the holidays. Please keep us posted
this has touched me and has made me remember to cherish every moment
of your time spent and to never forget how special out animals are!
Sincerely, Vex