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 Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 10:07 pm
Heya.
I made a post in the main forum, about having to put my hare, Baileys, to sleep. I posted it there because I thought I was okay with it, or at least as much anyone could be.
I took Baileys to the vet and they confirmed what I already knew and agreed that it was his time, nothing could be done no matter how much money you have. Now Baileys was nearly 7 and 4 is a good age for a hare, his back legs were giving out because of his age and a problem with his spine (due to his age). I took him to the vet because I didn't want him to suffer anymore then he had to.
The vet messed up, it took her 3 attempts for something that should of only taken one. The first needle went into his ear and she didn't do it properly so had to stop. Blood poured from his ear. Which of course stressed him out. Then I wasn't even able to hold him because she wanted to shav his fur off his leg before the second needle. Whilst that needle went in I wanted to hold him and be there for him. They forced him onto his side and held him there whilst they done the 3rd. She then stayed there listening to his heart until he died. Now she had to check his heart - but she could have waited.
I wanted to be the one that was there with him, because he knew me and I loved him. Instead he had two complete strangers who sowed him no love at all. I thought I was doing the right thing by taking him, so I didn't cause him anymore pain, instead I was the one that had to sign his life away and cause him more stress and more pain. I can't even tell him I'm sorry. He was old and shown no dignaity in his death and its my fault. I couldn't even say goodbye and I feel so horrible
loves
iFairy
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:58 pm
Oh Fairy, I'm really sorry. sad
You still did the right thing. Poor Baileys would have hung on and suffered for days or longer if you hadn't put him down. Compare that to the brief discomfort he experienced at the end. Even if you weren't holding him, he would know you were there! Animals are comforted just by being in their owner's presence. It would have been more comforting for you to hold him, but I haven't a doubt that he knew you were there.
The vet may have certain procedures to follow. Once they start, they really have to keep going. If they only partially dose him, it could cause more suffering (organs shutting down, rather than him going to sleep), so I'm pretty sure they had to work quickly, even if it looked less dignified.
It's still a really awful thing to go through. You have my condolences.
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:24 pm
I agree with Taeryyn. Even if you weren't right there with him, he still knew how much you loved him and I'm sure nothing could have changed that. Though I know how you feel... wanting to be with him for the last moments. I'm so sorry for your lose and want you to know I'm here for you if ever you need it, just like the other buddies.
I too have gone through a lose with a loved pet. My guinea pig Daxter of 3 and a half years (which supposedly is a very long time for guinea pigs to live?) passed away a year or so ago.
I had to let my friend take care of him because my sister's husband didn't want him in the house anymore. He passed on under her roof and I felt so bad. I hadn't been there for him at all before he died. I have much to regret, but he knew you loved him very much.
<3
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 5:27 pm
I could have never stood to watch that you are a brave soul. I'm sorry your rabbit knows you were there and I am sure everything was ok. I had to give away my panda hamster kenji but right before I did he got extremely stressed out and died it was bad another time was I came home from school one day and one of my dogs died while I was at school I had to carry her to the vet and it was so sad. You should not feel sad he is in a better place and there is no more pain or suffering.
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Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:06 pm
im so sorry 4 u.....i wld like die if one of my baby puppies died and i cld nvr be able 2 stay there and hold them as they died. i was gud 4 u 2 try and stay with him and even if u werent there when he died he knw u loved him and cared 4 him so much!!!!! and is happy tat u loved him enough not 2 let him suffer anymore. if u ever nd some1 to tlk 2 about anythin just PM me and i will message u back A.S.A.P
just remembers Baileys always loved u and always will.....
im so sorry....
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