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3catwoman3

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12. In our family, at my suggestion, we call this last loving act "liberating the spirit."

Reply to ultralite001 (Original post)

Fri Aug 15, 2025, 10:44 AM

Aug 15

It sounds less clinical than euthanized, less harsh than "put down" (really dislike that term), and more honest than "put to sleep."

It's always hard, even when it's right.

One of our vets once said to me that we bring our animals into our lives, knowing we will outlive them, but we do so anyway because life is so much better with them in it.

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Our elderly rescue crossed the rainbow bridge today... [View all] ultralite001 Aug 15 OP

So sorry for your loss montanacowboy Aug 15 #1

Deepest condolences. SheltieLover Aug 15 #2

My wife and I went through this recently. We know your pain. Condolences. NNadir Aug 15 #3

... 2naSalit Aug 15 #4

I am so very sorry for your loss.They leave such large paw prints in our hearts irisblue Aug 15 #5

Paw prints... ultralite001 Aug 15 #13

Hugs Duncanpup Aug 15 #6

It's so tough. Been through it three times. The last one still breaks my heart. C Moon Aug 15 #7

You have all my sympathy, there is no pain quite like it Walleye Aug 15 #8

I'm really sorry FoxNewsSucks Aug 15 #9

🌈💐 blm Aug 15 #10

I am so sorry for your loss. HeartsCanHope Aug 15 #11

In our family, at my suggestion, we call this last loving act "liberating the spirit." 3catwoman3 Aug 15 #12

Thank you for these thoughts... ultralite001 Aug 15 #15

I am so sorry JoseBalow Aug 15 #14

My condolences ultralite001. Heartfelt. Pictured is our former dog Sandy. One day all of a sudden George McGovern Aug 15 #16

What a splendid picture, GMcG... ultralite001 Aug 15 #18

My condolences, here is a comforting poem Nigrum Cattus Aug 15 #17

OMG... NC... ultralite001 Aug 15 #19

I saw that once, years ago, and have never been able to watch it a second time. 3catwoman3 Aug 15 #20

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is. MIButterfly Aug 16 #21

I washed her dishes tonight... ultralite001 Aug 16 #22

Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little one gently home in Your loving niyad Aug 16 #23

Thank you, Niyad... ultralite001 Aug 17 #24