-=> Arelor wrote to digimaus <=-

 Ar> I think a big part of that is the owner is responsible and is expected
 Ar> to make the tough decisions, often alone and without support, and then
 Ar> live with them afterwards.
 Ar>
 Ar> If your horse gets badly sick, are you going to put her down? Is she bad
 Ar> enough that it is better for her if it is finally over? What if she is
 Ar> not that bad and actually wants to live, and you are depriving her of a
 Ar> few days with your haste? I have heard from Blue Cross people this sort
 Ar> of thing is what makes it harder for us humans afterwards.

My youngest, she is 25 now, has horses and cross Connemara Pony's and had to get
one put to sleep, she waited and waited but it was against all odds. The vet
said there was no hope of recovery

Sean


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