B&B Happy Goats....journal

[Bruce]

The "do everything to save the animal " ...just my opinion.... is a very selfish human trait if that animal is going to suffer in the end anyhow.

Yeah, we had that with Samantha a few months ago. 16 year old cat with diabetes, I'd been testing and giving insulin twice daily for a couple of years. She started losing weight, took her to the vet. Determined her kidneys were going. Could try some things to see if they might help. End of life was sort of a quiet background comment from the vet. Try stuff, spend a TON of money in the hopes she might live another 6 months? I couldn't see it, neither could DW or the daughters. She had already stopped eating earlier that week, clearly life was not good anymore. The vet agreed it was the best choice, I think he is used to people wanting to try everything no matter what which is why he didn't lead us that direction at the outset.

 

[Southern by choice]

I was going to mention but had decided it was maybe not the most appropriate time when the injury occurred. We had a doe, our beloved "Star". She was with us on our farm about 18 months. We loved her so much, just a wonderful goat. Lobg story short another goat had rammed her so hard into the corner of the hay feeder and it shattered her femur. Leg just dangled. 30 minutes before we were out there and everything was fine... 30 minutes later and it wasn't. Our neighbor vet rushed over. He was actually in town and in good clothes, good shoes. We layed planks down so he could get to the barn. Locked up the LGD's. He said the best thing you can do is put her down. He said we could go and have it repaired by state, probably 4-7k. He knows we would never do that. As painful as it was we put her down and buried her (she was also bred). I grieved for about a year. When I say that I mean just the thought of her or the mention of her name brought me to tears. That night I had the kind of cry where you can't even breathe. Even now I still tear up. I cannot explain why I loved this girl so much, but I did. I also know it was the right thing to do. Lilly's leg is different and we are working on hers. Different injury. Every situation is different.
I share that to say, I am so sorry for your loss and know that pain involved even when we know it is the right thing to do. Never easy.

I really think this sums it up-

Proverbs 12:10
"A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel."

Loving and caring for an animal sometimes means putting them down.

This is Star, she was injured by a hormonal Mariah. Both are pictured. I love this pic, a bit bittersweet though. We did find Star's half sister and drove to get her. SHe is Raina. Raina is nowhere anything like Star. Raina is a DIVA. Maybe it is a good thing that she is so different.
Mariah left, Star Right

 

[StarSpangledNubians]

So sorry for your loss You did the right thing. Putting an animal that is suffering down can be a hard thing to do, but its one of the most selfless acts we can make. One of my favorite quotes. "Its when you are acting selflessly that you are at your bravest"

 

[Baymule]

It is never easy to do the right thing in a situation like this. You have a very good grip on reality and the strength to do what needs to be done, whether you like or not. Big hugs.

 

[PattyNH]

So sorry you had to go through this but, as you know, it was the right decision. Not easy by any stretch, but right, and you helped her pass with dignity, love, and respect... xo

 

[Southern by choice]

B&B I can tell you that the people here were really everything to me when I lost my beloved Callie. Callie will be a forever wound. My BYH family is truly a gift and a blessing.
I am not as active here as I once was, life changes and all that.
I can say I am really bad at expressing my condolences and my thoughts when others here have lost their "love". I feel it deeply but cannot get it in written form. I sit at the computer for sometimes a couple of hours wanting desperately to express my sorrow for them. It is too deep to do so. The screen just remains blank.
@Baymule truly has an amazing gift and sometimes I wish I had what she has. I do not, but I can say there are many here that I have sat and cried for, they will come to mind at different times. Baymules loss of her beloved dogs, her lamb... Kate's Titan... Latestarters Misty... Wehner's Queenie... the list goes on. But their pain was shared.

You sure have gone through quite a bit in a short time. Hang in there.

 

[Mike CHS]

Very nice post @B&B Happy goats and something I can totally agree with!

 

[Latestarter]

First and foremost for you B&B. The hardest decisions are the most trying, and painful, though right and necessary. As someone mentioned, you have indeed been through a LOT since your arrival. I hope you have nothing but joy and pleasure as you spend time with your animals for the foreseeable future. At least enough to make up for the pain of your losses.

I can say there are many here that I have sat and cried for, they will come to mind at different times. Baymules loss of her beloved dogs, her lamb... Kate's Titan... Latestarters Misty... Wehner's Queenie... the list goes on.

Still too close, and painful, after 2 years Now my sinuses are really whacked...

 

[Baymule]

B&B I can tell you that the people here were really everything to me when I lost my beloved Callie. Callie will be a forever wound. My BYH family is truly a gift and a blessing.
I am not as active here as I once was, life changes and all that.
I can say I am really bad at expressing my condolences and my thoughts when others here have lost their "love". I feel it deeply but cannot get it in written form. I sit at the computer for sometimes a couple of hours wanting desperately to express my sorrow for them. It is too deep to do so. The screen just remains blank.
@Baymule truly has an amazing gift and sometimes I wish I had what she has. I do not, but I can say there are many here that I have sat and cried for, they will come to mind at different times. Baymules loss of her beloved dogs, her lamb... Kate's Titan... Latestarters Misty... Wehner's Queenie... the list goes on. But their pain was shared.

You sure have gone through quite a bit in a short time. Hang in there.

SBC your words have more comfort in them than you give yourself credit for.

 

[Senile_Texas_Aggie]

Miss @B&B Happy goats,

I cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss as well as the others. Just know that we are thinking of you. If you have not heard of her, you may find the music of Shaina Nole soothing, especially the songs "All Is Well" and "You Can Relax Now".

Senile Texas Aggie