R.I.P. (X 2)

Oct 02, 2011 08:07

Last night at work, I found myself at the 24-hour vet again, sobbing over yet another cat that had been struck by a car and left for dead. Her spinal cord was badly damaged; her lower half was completely dead. I brought her in and held her while the drugs helped her slip away, and I tried (and failed) not to cry ( Read more... )

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aniline October 2 2011, 12:28:48 UTC
Aw, that really, really sucks. ::hug::

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amichandrn October 2 2011, 12:47:12 UTC
I wish I knew what to say to make you feel better. But I know that nobody could have fought harder for him than you. ::hugs:: I'm so, so sorry and sad for your loss.

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coloursofdusk October 2 2011, 12:58:47 UTC
They wouldn't have even made it to the hospital if it hadn't been for you and your colleagues. Adding my thoughts to yours for Baby Girl, I'm so sorry for your losses.

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adderyn October 2 2011, 13:38:38 UTC
You did do "excellent work" with the babies.
I'm sorry Baby Boy did not make it, but that doesn't change the fact that without your help they'd have had no chance at all.

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sidndnancy October 2 2011, 14:33:20 UTC
This!

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bevam October 2 2011, 15:11:27 UTC
Seconded (thirded?). You did the best that anybody could do, and you at least gave the parents a chance to meet their son. I hope the little girl pulls through.

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magenta_girl October 2 2011, 16:56:22 UTC
Definitely this, as well as the comment it is a reply to!

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lily_bloodrose October 2 2011, 13:57:12 UTC
thank you for being there for the kitty, i am glad she suffered less than she would have.

and thank you for giving the parents time with their son, no matter how short. you can't imagine how precious of a gift that is.

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