I have to stick up for Jenn here. When my Arielle was ready to go, I
had her PTS. The vet was gentle, very kind, and I held her the whole
time.....
Of course, you have to follow your own conscience, but I am not opposed to
humane euthanasia.
My 2 cents.
=^..^= Terri, Salome', Siggie the Tomato Vampire, Guinevere, Sammi, and 5
furangels: RuthieGirl, Samantha, Arielle, Gareth and Alec =^..^=
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 10:57 PM
Subject: Re: RE..Update Akira
I've not been responding with any suggestions so far,
because I'm probably in the minority in my opinion, but I think she is
suffering needlessly, and that HUMANE euthanasia would be the kindest thing
for her at this point. I do not think that putting her through all the
invasive procedures of biopsies and feeding tubes is the right thing to do. I
know that if I ever get to that point, I HOPE that someone will have the
kindness to ease my suffering and end my dwindling life (hopefully it will be
legal by then). That's just how I feel though, and I'm not you, and she's not
my cat, and I do not want you to in any way think that I am judging you, or
criticizing your actions. It's just that you asked for opinions so many times,
and I held my tongue a few times, but your plea has finally given me the will
to say what I know will probably be my unpopular opinion. Whatever you decide,
PLEASE make sure it is the decision that your heart tells you is the RIGHT
one, because I know what living with regret every day feels like, and I don't
want anyone to feel that kind of pain! My sincerest wishes of peace and
understanding go out to you and Akira!
Jenn
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Thank you for the suggestion...I have told her numerous times....yet
wonder if she doesn't believe me? Or if even my BF is complicating
things by telling her no..even though in front of me and her he says its
ok....tonight when I got home form work she looked so much worse...I want to
do as she wants but yet I fear I cant stomach it...I feel so awful about it
and then my BF really is making things worse on me b/c he wants to put her
through the biopsy, feeding tube, and is playing on my confusion right
now...and is saying "I told you so" about wanting to treat her...in more
subtle ways (not really saying I told you so..in fact saying he isn't..but it
sure comes across that way....) I got an estimate form my vet...after a
bit of pestering....it would be over 600$ just to start the feeding tube...and
to perform the next steps of testing to see if she is even helpable..plus she
would be in the hospital for a week or more to start with..and being put under
for biopsy's and the insertion of the tube..I just don't know if it is worth
it......to put her though it...
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