When we had to put our sweet little girl cat Scout to sleep a couple years ago, she came back for a split second trying to fight and attack the pentobarbital as it was flowing into her leg. I can never unsee that moment, and it broke me on a level I will never fully recover from
Yeah, it is/was one of my greatest feelings of loss I’ve ever experienced. Broke down instantly. Makes me dread the day I get a call about one of my parents, but perhaps I’ll be at least slightly more prepared then I would be otherwise. One could consider it a parting gift I suppose…
I have power of attorney over my parents, and have strict instructions to pull the plug if there isn’t a significant chance of a full or near-full recovery. They’re in their 80s now, both with DNR instructions, so any chance of a significant recovery (if they have an incident) is becoming ever more remote. Plus, they’re in the channel for MAID - Medical Assistance In Death.
So yeah. I’m their personal Grim Reaper. And they’re counting on me to be exactly that.
But they brought me into this world, and I will do my duty of care to walk them out of it with as much grace and dignity as possible.
I went through that last week with my cat. It was so heartbreaking and traumatic
When we had to put our sweet little girl cat Scout to sleep a couple years ago, she came back for a split second trying to fight and attack the pentobarbital as it was flowing into her leg. I can never unsee that moment, and it broke me on a level I will never fully recover from
unrelated, but the USA uses the same drug on human beings for lethal executions
But your vet is more invested in making sure your pet doesn’t suffer in the process.
We also use high-speed lead injections in some states now too
bullets
God damn, air hugs your way, but as tough as it was, I’m sure it was the best thing, despite the last second animal instincts.
Yeah, it is/was one of my greatest feelings of loss I’ve ever experienced. Broke down instantly. Makes me dread the day I get a call about one of my parents, but perhaps I’ll be at least slightly more prepared then I would be otherwise. One could consider it a parting gift I suppose…
I have power of attorney over my parents, and have strict instructions to pull the plug if there isn’t a significant chance of a full or near-full recovery. They’re in their 80s now, both with DNR instructions, so any chance of a significant recovery (if they have an incident) is becoming ever more remote. Plus, they’re in the channel for MAID - Medical Assistance In Death.
So yeah. I’m their personal Grim Reaper. And they’re counting on me to be exactly that.
But they brought me into this world, and I will do my duty of care to walk them out of it with as much grace and dignity as possible.