[Gpdd] (Health) RE: Piggie Pain

[Carrie Mooser]

I wasn't going to add anything, but feel I should. 
Part of my job is euthanasing animals.  I work for an
animal shelter.  I don't like doing it, in fact I hate
it.  But it is a necessary evil.  I treat every animal
that I can with love and comfort during the procedure,
whether I'm holding the animal or injecting it myself.
 I am not squimish about this subject and I don't want
to upset anyone, but I will never allow any of my
animals to be euthanasied without me holding them and
loving them.  The most selfless and loving gift you
can give an animal that loves you is to be there with
them when they go.
Carrie

--- Lisa B <cavylover74 at yahoo.com> wrote:

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> I too agree that we need to have a discussion about
> the hospice care of guinea pigs.  I am really big
> into euthanasia and dying peacefully surrounded by
> comfort.  I believe that the person (owner) knows
> what their pig or any animal for that matter what
> they want.  I know for one thing, as I have worked
> in the veterinary hospital, that the pets do NOT
> want to be alone with strangers.  You can just see
> it in their eyes, very upsetting.  I can't tell you
> how many times I had to be a witness to this when
> the owner was not present because the owner couldnt'
> stand the pain or the owner just didn't think or
> care.  
> We need to discuss ways on how to comfort and bring
> peace of mind to our dying pigs.
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> Lisa
> (The Secret Santa Pig Coordinator)
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