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My heart goes out to all of you--Jamie,
Marlene and Michelle. I just wanted to add that I think it is a
tremendous amount to ask, to expect a grieving pet owner to go to the
vet clinic and pick up the ashes of a beloved pet, when every other
time you went through that door it was with hope, and with a pet that
was still living and breathing. The associations are too strong,
emotions too charged.
The first time I had to have a pet
euthanized was at the emergency clinic last Thanksgiving, and befuddled
though I was, I knew there was no way I could bring myself to go and
pick up ashes from my vet clinic. I would have been a mess in the
clinic. I asked to have them delivered to my workplace instead. The vet
tech was surprised and questioned my request, but to me it was a
no-brainer. The ashes arrived in a plain brown box while I was busy
doing other stuff, and it allowed me to delay my grief until I got
home. I don't know why vets don't do this as a matter of routine?
Is there someone that could go in your
place, perhaps, Jamie? I totally understand your dread.
Thinking of you all,
Kerry
I am trying to step out of my own grief and offer condolences to
others who have had losses. Michelle and Marlene, I think we have just
had a rough week. Michelle lost both Fern and Pepsi on Sunday, I lost
Andy on Monday, and Marlene lost Digby on Tuesday. I just got the call
today from the vet that Andy's ashes are back and I can pick him up
when I am ready. But I just couldn't do it today. I may go in the
morning. I don't know why I am dreading that part so much.
Anyway, I just wanted to tell you both how very sorry I am for
your incredible losses. I can empathize with you and my heart aches
with yours.
Jamie
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