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Beloved Horses Cross the Rainbow Bridge

Posted by juliedee101 on September 9, 2012 at 11:25 PM

Horse lovers know when the time comes to make that final decision on what is best for our ailing horse, it is an excruciating one, and is NEVER easy. We all lost two beautiful horses this month, Horseshoe Butt, and Clever.

Both decisions were made out of love for the horses, and the realization that their quality of life was no longer there. We all mourn their loss and will always keep them in our hearts.

It is with admiration and respect that I make this statement...Thank you on behalf of all of us who will someday face this same tough, heartbreaking decision. You have shown that, even though we never want to say goodbye to our beautiful pets, sometime we have no choice. So, be assured that all of us know how hard that decision was, and all of us hold you in our hearts with love and respect. You have show us what it takes to be brave, and how to make that final decision with love and grace.

Also, I want to thank Paul for the kind, caring, and respectful way that he set these horses spirits free. "When the going gets tough, the tough get going!"  Nothing can be more heartwrenching than to free a horse from it's pain and suffering. It takes a very special person to perform under such pressure. Hats off to you, Paul. You are that very special person. Thank you for helping us with this final decision and for being the good man you are.

To see photos of these two beautiful horses, click on the "Rainbow Bridge" link. They gave us love and made us proud.

 

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2 Comments

Reply Jeanne
08:36 AM on November 06, 2012 
Yesterday was another day where a very tough decision was made. After rescuing, nurturing, doctoring, trimming hooves, worming, and just loving her, Jersey Girl was set free to cross over the Rainbow Bridge. Julie held her, in her final moments on this earth, and made sure she knew how much she was loved and would be missed. Jersey Girl contracted a bacterial infection which normally is not fatal. Because of Jersey Girl's compromised health condition due to the poor care given her by her original owners, she did not have the strength to overcome this infection. For weeks, Julie and others hand fed her, groomed her, doctored her and spent hours giving her medical treatment and loving attention, with the hope that she would get well. She improved and gained some weight at first, unfortunately, the bacterial infection won in the end. She was set free yesterday and now is roaming the rolling hills she discovered after crossing the Rainbow Bridge. Run wild and free, Jersey Girl! You brought us love and made us proud to know you, and your fighting spirit.
Reply Marcia
03:14 PM on November 25, 2012 
I agree. Making the decision for euthanasia is one of the hardest in this life. My criterion is the quality of life of the animal. If he or she is not doing well, is suffering, is just not enjoying life anymore, than it is time. I had to make that decision for my beloved 17-year-cat 3 weeks ago when her renal failure progressed. I will always love her and miss her and treasure the years she shared with me until I see her again. Being without her is terrible, but I know she is better off when she is now.