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.
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