Re: [Felvtalk] End of life decisions

2009-08-13 Thread Lorrie
Thanks for writing, Jane. Having to make the decision to end a beloved pet's life has got to be the most difficult decision in the world. I agree that a day too early is better than waiting too long, but no matter when I make the decision I feel guilty. I'm so sorry about your kitty with

Re: [Felvtalk] end of life decisions

2009-08-12 Thread Jane Lyons
Hi Laurie I have been composing a reply to your post for a long time. It is so difficult to know what the right time is. I think MC's advise; a day too early, rather than five minutes too late is the best I have ever heard. I am still wracked with the incredible guilt I felt in treating my 18

Re: [Felvtalk] end of life decisions

2009-08-12 Thread MaryChristine
maya angelou has it right: when i knew better, i did better. you did the best you could with the information you had at the time, and had you known she had a tumor, you would have acted differently. now you know more about what to look for--that was part of her lesson to you. i wish i could