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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