"Only someone who has known an animal for a long time and under many circumstances can recognize the moment when he looks at you says 'It's time to let me go.'"
As a long time pet owner and animal lover, I completely understand that "look".
It is always the hardest decision for me to make when it comes time to let a pet go, I always doubt myself and wonder if I am making the wrong choice.
But then I realize that I only need to watch a little closer, listen a little harder and they will tell you themselves.
I saw the press conference where the doctor spoke about putting Barbaro down. The man was barely hanging on, tears welling up in his eyes. A true man of compassion.
I have to admit that the horsie's death did move me, not just because I and my dear friends have had similar experiences, but also because race horses just get to me. Any animal that destroys its body while serving humans does.
As a long time pet owner and animal lover, I completely understand that "look".
ReplyDeleteIt is always the hardest decision for me to make when it comes time to let a pet go, I always doubt myself and wonder if I am making the wrong choice.
But then I realize that I only need to watch a little closer, listen a little harder and they will tell you themselves.
I saw the press conference where the doctor spoke about putting Barbaro down. The man was barely hanging on, tears welling up in his eyes. A true man of compassion.
I have to admit that the horsie's death did move me, not just because I and my dear friends have had similar experiences, but also because race horses just get to me. Any animal that destroys its body while serving humans does.
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