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	Name:	Talullahhound -
	Subject:	The adoptin of PJ
	Date:	3/29/2010 6:34:35 PM

On the issue of "being there" versus "not being there" at the very end.
I have done both. If you feel like you want to be there, rest assured that it is very peaceful. Many vets now recognize how emotional this is for the owners, and they go out of their way to make it as soothing as possible for both you and your furry loved one. Just two shots and they gently fade away. Some vets create a special room just for the procedure. One thing I have found about being there -- as hard as it is, it does give a sense of closure.

But, if you can't do it, rest assured that your vet will make it as quick and painless as possible. No one will think you are a wimp. It's a very emotional time.

One thing you need to think about is what you want done with the remains, because the vet will ask. I've always had my animals cremated, which the vet can arrange. But, if you want to handle a burial that's okay too.

Just know that your buddy will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge -- I won't link the Rainbow Bridge now because you'll be in tears in just a second. And if you need one, there are plenty of grief websites for those who have lost their buddies. It's like losing a member of your family. Grief is a process and it's not a linear process.

I'm getting teary eyed just typing this. I've got 3 14 year old cats that I've had since birth.

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The adoptin of PJ - Talullahhound - 3/29/2010 6:34:35 PM

Thanks for all the kind words. - Lifer - 3/30/2010 8:34:46 AM

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