Queen Mum's Dancing in the Rain

Queen Mum

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I am not one to let an animal hang on "to the bitter end". Mama has gotten thinner and thinner. She seemed OK as far as getting around but she stopped taking first chair as herd Queen about a week ago. She's been limping a bit and her feet are hurting. The rain has been miserable for her.

All things considered, I decided rather than let her deteriorate until she was miserable, I put my precious dear old lady down.

It was a very tough decision but I fell it honored her. She had a long life. She made some wonderful babies and she was an amazingly clever sensitive soul.

Rest in peace Mama.
 

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She was almost 15. This is her at six or seven. She weighed 200 lbs. When I put her down she weighed 145.
 

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:hugs I hate the idea of my babies suffering but it's still a hard pill to swallow. Sorry for your loss.
 

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Oh my goodness, I have read Mama's stories over the years and I know how much you loved her. I am so sorry :hugs:hugs:hugs

Sometimes putting an animal down is the kind, loving thing we can do but it sure makes our heart hurt :hit
 

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oh Queen Mum my heart hurts for you. I know how much you loved that old gal. what a kind and loving decision you made for her. prayers of comfort for you
 
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