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Post by cardicorgi on Jun 2, 2008 17:39:41 GMT -5
Elaine, I know how hard this must be, and you have my sympathies. Sometimes doing the right thing is the hardest thing and I have no doubt this is hard for you.
I'll echo Jaybird here - If there is someone out there who would be willing to take them under these circumstances, please do not hesitate to come forward!
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Post by fototropic on Jun 2, 2008 19:31:40 GMT -5
Elaine, I want to offer my deepest sympathy also. I am so very sorry that it has all come to this. I know that it would be easy to be angry that there is no place for them to go, but know that you are doing the kindest thing. So many owners don't have your compassion. If only they did. I am so sorry, Pam
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Post by Angel62197 on Jun 2, 2008 21:24:25 GMT -5
I'm glad to see that the horses' interests are taking the forefront to what makes the owner feel the best. I can't imagine how hard it is to make this decision; you've spent so much time trying to care for these horses and give them a quality life. Congratulations on being brave enough to do what is hardest. No one and no horse owner is perfect; all we can do is strive to do the best we can with what we have. My sympathies to Elaine.
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Post by elaine on Jun 3, 2008 0:11:42 GMT -5
Thank you all for your good thoughts. To all who have offered help, just know that I do really appreciate it. Safe has done so much to help with my animals and I know others have offered I just can't, oh it's difficult to explain, but I created the problem and can't keep expecting others to shoulder the burden when the animals are not sound and their future is I tried several times today to call the vet, but each time the line was busy so will wait a couple of more days. They are OK for now. I still have alfalfa pellets and grain as well as the last hay that I bought. Amigo will eat most of it, but Shiraca will only nibble some of it, but she dives into her pellets and grain. She is quite active in spite of her weight loss Again, thank you all
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Post by janice on Jun 3, 2008 12:35:48 GMT -5
my apologies Elaine for sounding harsh - i didn't know the whole situation and went into panic mode, really out of line. i'm sorry, and sorry you have to go through this. you have my sympathies as well.
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Post by tangosmommy on Jun 3, 2008 13:18:38 GMT -5
Its sad to lose any horse and its a hard decision to make..and peoples tempers flare and that I feel is totally unnecessary. Look on the bright side...they aren't going to an auction where they would certainly end up at slaughter they will go quietly at home at peace...but that doesn't mean that poor Elaine will have peace..she tried hard as did others to help and to place them..at least Amigo will no longer have any pain...you have to do what you can do..I applaud your tough decision Elaine...sometimes the best decisions are the hardest I send you hugs of support and I cry with you.
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Post by fototropic on Jun 3, 2008 17:51:58 GMT -5
Elaine, you and your horses have been on my mind since I read your post. I so wish I could do something, but I am all the way across the country and in financial straights, too. That said, it must be so incredibly hard for you to make this decision. I had to have my dog put to sleep a few years ago because she bit my young daughter in the face for absolutely no reason. I had taken her through basic obedience class and then worked privately with a trainer because Dutchess was so very alpha. She did accept me as a leader, but not my daughter. I agonized for a week while I called other trainers and finally my vet. The answer I got everywhere was that Dutchess would bite Sydney again. Putting an animal to sleep that isn't obviously in distress is so terribly difficult. I do hope that you have someone to help you with it. Know that there are many of us who know how hard this is and are thinking of you. As difficult as it is, it is truly the kindest thing for the horses. They will never know abuse or suffering. Pam
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Post by jennywho on Jun 3, 2008 17:53:51 GMT -5
As a mom to a DSLD horse, Elaine I really share your pain. It is such a difficult decision to make and for me I am so scared of waiting too long, but at the same time taking into consideration quality of life.
Thank you so much for sticking by your horses for so long under difficult circumstances. Your love for them shines and ultimately you will be giving My Amigo the greatest gift by letting him go to a place where his pasterns and all other systems are normal again.
I will be sending good wishes your way over the next few days, you have my heartfelt sympathy.
Just an idea, when I had Amber euthanized earlier this year I stopped at the store on the way home and bought a rose bush. It now has 4 tiny buds on it and I will always remember Amber as a beautiful rose blooms. For some reason it brings me peace.
HUGS
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Post by tangosmommy on Jun 3, 2008 18:02:16 GMT -5
I love the rose bush idea what a grand gesture!!!
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Post by mymercedes on Jun 3, 2008 20:42:46 GMT -5
Elaine, I too offer my apologies for my post regarding Mi Amigo and Sharika. After reading all the facts I realize you have done your best, and I know it is very difficult to make these decisions. I think there is so much loss of equine life due to so many factors that it is easy for people to become overwhelmed and emotional when they hear of more, without fully understanding the entire story.
Best of luck to you and you have my sincere sympathies and apologies.
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Post by bsnlark on Jun 3, 2008 21:47:22 GMT -5
My thanks to everyone who came back and shined .... As members of SAFE , this is who we really want to be.. caring, thoughtful and only get severly judgemental once all the facts are on the table... ;D I personally think everyone who is here on SAFE share many many similar ideals, and because we are all human, we look at these ideals on different planes.... none of which are wrong ( except the 'one' that lost its landing gear..)
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Post by gupgup on Jun 3, 2008 23:32:49 GMT -5
The right thing isn't always the easy thing, my sincere condolences.
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Post by schwung on Jun 27, 2008 17:11:00 GMT -5
Shiraca and Mi Amigo were laid to rest yesterday. My sincere condolences to Elaine and her husband. I know that they are now running free in a lush pasture where they have no injuries and no DSLD. And many, many thanks to Elaine for being a responsible owner in the face of less than ideal circumstances, right through to the end.
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Post by gratefulknits on Jun 28, 2008 14:38:19 GMT -5
To Elaine and to all of the SAFE members who loved these horses and did so much to help them: my deepest condolences on the passing of Mi Amigo and Shiraca. I've just found these threads today, not having known of these horses or their stories before today, and I'm sitting here with tears running down my face. I'm crying less from the passing of these two (as heartbreaking as I know it is for all who knew them) but more from seeing the beauty of the human spirit in action to help other people and living beings in need. I stand in awe of all of you. Elaine, I hope I have your strength and dignity if ever I need to aks for help, and if ever I am faced with releasing one of my own beloved animals.
Rest in peace, Mi Amigo. Rest in peace, Shiraca.
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Post by trillium on Jun 28, 2008 22:36:36 GMT -5
I am sorry for you loss of Mi Amigo and Shiraca. You did your best for them and that is all any of us can do. Take care.
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