Sad discussion - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T15:56:53Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/sad-discussion?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A1133067&feed=yes&xn_auth=noi am so sorry teresa.. and th…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2014-02-28:865021:Comment:11335462014-02-28T23:16:52.868Zsilviahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/silviamarco
<p>i am so sorry teresa.. and that's happened while you are away, so very painful for you.. please do not blame yourself, i am sure she had the most careful people around.. is difficult, but in the end is us who suffer most not them.. lot of hug</p>
<p>i am so sorry teresa.. and that's happened while you are away, so very painful for you.. please do not blame yourself, i am sure she had the most careful people around.. is difficult, but in the end is us who suffer most not them.. lot of hug</p> Oh Teresa, I am so sorry for…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2014-02-28:865021:Comment:11337352014-02-28T19:52:31.507ZDianne cookhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Diannecook
Oh Teresa, I am so sorry for your loss of your Ginja :o( She is now a free spirit with all have passed :o)<br />
I'll keep you in my thoughts. Take care Dianne and furbabies xxx
Oh Teresa, I am so sorry for your loss of your Ginja :o( She is now a free spirit with all have passed :o)<br />
I'll keep you in my thoughts. Take care Dianne and furbabies xxx Well, as of today, I can shar…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2014-02-28:865021:Comment:11335332014-02-28T18:44:42.794ZTeresahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Teresa
<p>Well, as of today, I can share a new experience...</p>
<p>My parents just told me that our old cocker spainel crossed the bridge today. She was playful and happy this morning, and out of nowhere fell down with her tongue completely white. The vet that follows our farm animals happened to be there and took her to the hospital, but it was too late and she was gone.</p>
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<p>I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that I was so far away from her and could not say goodbye to her...…</p>
<p>Well, as of today, I can share a new experience...</p>
<p>My parents just told me that our old cocker spainel crossed the bridge today. She was playful and happy this morning, and out of nowhere fell down with her tongue completely white. The vet that follows our farm animals happened to be there and took her to the hospital, but it was too late and she was gone.</p>
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<p>I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that I was so far away from her and could not say goodbye to her... I've always<br/>At least I know she was happy until the very end and died in a quick and painless way...</p>
<p>R.I.P. Ginja, I'll miss you very much! :(</p> Beautifully said Teresa. It's…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2014-02-26:865021:Comment:11336672014-02-26T04:11:37.682ZDianne cookhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Diannecook
Beautifully said Teresa. It's true, although one of the hardest things that life can deal us, we owe it to be there for the ones we truly love, when they need us the most. Be that fur family or human :o) take care x
Beautifully said Teresa. It's true, although one of the hardest things that life can deal us, we owe it to be there for the ones we truly love, when they need us the most. Be that fur family or human :o) take care x This is a very hard topic, an…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2014-02-25:865021:Comment:11336642014-02-25T23:58:40.585ZTeresahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Teresa
<p>This is a very hard topic, and I believe everyone has their personal views. Honestly I can't say I agree or disagree with anyone. We all lived our on experiences and did the best we could with what was given to us. I think that's the most important thing, that you know you did your very best at that time. That being said, I still wish to share my experiences with you guys.</p>
<p>I never had the blessing of having one of my pets just pass away peacefully in their sleep.</p>
<p>Lost a dog and…</p>
<p>This is a very hard topic, and I believe everyone has their personal views. Honestly I can't say I agree or disagree with anyone. We all lived our on experiences and did the best we could with what was given to us. I think that's the most important thing, that you know you did your very best at that time. That being said, I still wish to share my experiences with you guys.</p>
<p>I never had the blessing of having one of my pets just pass away peacefully in their sleep.</p>
<p>Lost a dog and a horse to cancer... Both times we fought together as hard as we could, I did my best to keep them fighting with me... until they couldn't anymore. I think there is point where they can tell us enough is enough. I know both my boys did that and I was with them on their last moments to make sure they would pass peacefully and as comfortable as possible.</p>
<p>It's always a hard decision and I still believe both were taken away from me sooner than what I wanted, but that's why we should make the most of everyday with our pets.</p> Bless you Sue, so sad to lose…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2014-02-25:865021:Comment:11335642014-02-25T16:40:20.500ZAngela Clarkehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/AngelaClarke
<p>Bless you Sue, so sad to lose any family member animal or human. I too lost a grandson he was eight months old and part of the reason that I got Abbie. We are all grown up in our views now on this site, and I believe we each except the views of other without taking offence.</p>
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<p>Bless you Sue, so sad to lose any family member animal or human. I too lost a grandson he was eight months old and part of the reason that I got Abbie. We are all grown up in our views now on this site, and I believe we each except the views of other without taking offence.</p>
<p></p> As I mentioned 'the look', I…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2014-02-25:865021:Comment:11330942014-02-25T09:15:53.550ZSue Patersonhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SuePaters0n
<p>As I mentioned 'the look', I have to say I take no offence at what you say, Susan.</p>
<p>In life there is one sure thing and that is death. We will all have had different experiences in life which will colour how we feel and see things, and deal with that event, whether a loved companion's ,friend's or indeed our own... </p>
<p>In my own life, our first grandson suffered with leukaemia for 4 years before his death , aged 7. Those years of treatment, followed by remission and then…</p>
<p>As I mentioned 'the look', I have to say I take no offence at what you say, Susan.</p>
<p>In life there is one sure thing and that is death. We will all have had different experiences in life which will colour how we feel and see things, and deal with that event, whether a loved companion's ,friend's or indeed our own... </p>
<p>In my own life, our first grandson suffered with leukaemia for 4 years before his death , aged 7. Those years of treatment, followed by remission and then relapse, had a deep and lasting effect on me. My daughter told me of his words near the end when he said 'Mummy, I'm sorry but I can't try hard anymore'. She, and I, were with him through his last night, and I held them both whilst he passed away. And so that is what colours my thoughts, feelings and decisions.</p>
<p>Back to our beloved Irish boys and girls, I can only say that thankfully they all lived to old age. Each one had an illness at the end that we fought together, some for a long time and some for far too short a time. With them all, there was a moment when we saw 'the look' that said ' please, no more'. The decision is always painful and carefully considered, and if we don't see that look we don't take the final step.</p>
<p>Some people have a strong belief in life after death. I can only <span style="text-decoration: underline;">hope</span> there is a Rainbow Bridge, because I don't <span style="text-decoration: underline;">know</span>. It comforts me at times when I need it.</p>
<p>I'm sorry for any pain this causes to anyone, but I needed to reply.</p>
<p>I respect everyone's views and try to understand them and appreciate the very sensitive nature of this topic. Maybe it will help someone, I hope so.</p>
<p></p> Hi Angela, I did my very best…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2014-02-25:865021:Comment:11330032014-02-25T08:59:15.681ZFinding_Beauhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/HammerBeau
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Hi Angela, I did my very best to word my comment so that I did not offend anyone. I am certain you will never regret your decision. This topic is extremely sensitive, personal, and can change dramatically depending on the circumstances. I wish death was as simple as either dying peacefully in your sleep or euthanasia. I am not saying that euthanasia is wrong, or it is right. It is too complex. I had made the…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Hi Angela, I did my very best to word my comment so that I did not offend anyone. I am certain you will never regret your decision. This topic is extremely sensitive, personal, and can change dramatically depending on the circumstances. I wish death was as simple as either dying peacefully in your sleep or euthanasia. I am not saying that euthanasia is wrong, or it is right. It is too complex. I had made the terrible decision that Rose’s life should end by euthanasia because she had suffered brain damage and she was paralysed. In my heart I did not believe that Rose could come back this time. Because of the wet weather we were experiencing, I also needed to have preparations in place to bury Rose. However, the vet disagreed and would not euthanase Rose. Rose’s death was an extremely traumatic experience for me, and for Hobson. I will not talk about Hammer, Annie, Khomet and my other animal children. Susan xxxx</span></p> Hi Susan, I would love to bel…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2014-02-24:865021:Comment:11332812014-02-24T15:03:31.765ZAngela Clarkehttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/AngelaClarke
<p>Hi Susan, I would love to believe in Rainbow bridge but not sure I do completely, I hope there is a place, but where ever Abbies spirt is now I am sure her last look at me was a thank you and I shall never regret the decision that I made that day, it was for her and not for me.</p>
<p>I dont want you to think that I am offered by your post, what you say is what you have felt, as with me. Take care dear friend</p>
<p>Hi Susan, I would love to believe in Rainbow bridge but not sure I do completely, I hope there is a place, but where ever Abbies spirt is now I am sure her last look at me was a thank you and I shall never regret the decision that I made that day, it was for her and not for me.</p>
<p>I dont want you to think that I am offered by your post, what you say is what you have felt, as with me. Take care dear friend</p> I am not saying this to offen…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2014-02-24:865021:Comment:11329922014-02-24T11:38:51.444ZFinding_Beauhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/HammerBeau
<p>I am not saying this to offend anyone because I know the pain of grief too well. I am not saying this to infer that anyone has only acted in the very best of interests of their loved one. However, I have to say that I do not know 'the look' because every being I have ever loved, both human and non-human, have fought with all their might to live, even despite their loss of dignity.</p>
<p>The vet I trusted to care for my English Setter, Rose, made a mistake. Rose was not euthanased. He…</p>
<p>I am not saying this to offend anyone because I know the pain of grief too well. I am not saying this to infer that anyone has only acted in the very best of interests of their loved one. However, I have to say that I do not know 'the look' because every being I have ever loved, both human and non-human, have fought with all their might to live, even despite their loss of dignity.</p>
<p>The vet I trusted to care for my English Setter, Rose, made a mistake. Rose was not euthanased. He explained to me that no one knows how any being is going to die and when they will die. He did his best for Rose.</p>
<p>If one believes in the Rainbow Bridge, i.e. Life after Death, one believes that all beings possess a Soul. Each one of us needs to be very conscious of our actions in the passing of a Soul. I believe that Animals are more worthy of human beings and Animals go to Heaven and if we are good enough, we are able to join them.</p>