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When
You Have to Decide
Euthanasia
is never an easy decision to make and it takes a great deal of strength
and love. Pet owners throughout the years have said that their decision
was based on the fact that their pets could no longer live with dignity
and without pain. This self-sacrifice, giving up your companion in order
to ease the animal's pain, may elicit many emotions in you.
You may
feel guilty, thinking no task should have been too difficult in order
to save your pet's life. If so, it is important to nurture yourself and
remember all the things you were able to do for your pet.
You may
feel angry for being forced to make this decision. Remember that your
pet could not make the choice personally and most certainly could not
carry it out.
Finally,
you may feel the positive reaction of relief. Your pet is at peace after
suffering and you also should allow yourself some peace. Things are now
better for your pet and you.
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