The Call
Well, it’s been coming for a while.
We fought the good fight with our Sweet Thing for over a month.
But in the end whatever internal problem she had that ailed her so was just too much to beat.
We arrived back from the Ekka last night and I knew as soon as I saw her that it was time to make the call.
The pressure sores were worsening, her old wounds not healing, and the spark in her eye gone. I fretted most of the night and knew this morning the decision could only go one way.
There were tears – from the kids and (later tonight) from me.
This part of it sucks. If love could have saved her, she’d be bloody frolicking around the house paddock.
Instead, she is frolicking in the evergreen paddocks up above with Bay Lulic.
RIP Sweet Thing.
12 Comments
Andrew
When the spark has gone is a good way to judge. It is sad for you and the kids.
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Penny Hannah
The ‘best’ thing is not always the easiest thing but the ‘right’ thing is the only choice when it comes to animal welfare – commiserations to you and the kids.
Colin (HB)
As Penny has said above and I concur.
I can only presume this particular cow was a prized Black Brangus breeder or was a poddy earlier on. Sad, but you have done the right thing.
Now to another topic.
Did you have any entries at the Ekka?
Wonderful weather for a change – only one day of that horrible wind.
Bush Babe
Should have mentioned – she was very well looked-after while we were gone by neighbours. A vet check had also shown heart problems. It was no-one’s fault. Still sucks.
Bill
It is amazing what you can see and sometimes “not” find in the eyes of a cow.
Debby
When you care about your animals, you always know when it is time. You CAN see it in their eyes.
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Leenie
Sorry. And you’re right. Tough choice to let love go.
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Hippomanic Jen
Definitely sucks.
Helen G.
Oh, boy, this is a hard post. It does help when you can see that it’s the right call but it sure doesn’t make it easier.
Hugs to you and the kids and even Mr. Incredible…
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earthshoes44
Even when it’s the right decision, it means letting go of a great deal of hope, accepting that everything that you had to give wasn’t enough. I am so very sorry. It’s not a lot of comfort, but she was well cared all the way down to her last moments.
KAddy
Sending hugs from SEQ
Margie from New York
Ah poor thing, hugs to you.