This was easily one of the hardest things I have ever done. I had a dog that I loved (and still do) who suffered from severe separation anxiety. It magnified greatly in his final year, at the age of 6, so still very young. It was taking a toll on him physically. It was taking a toll on me, too.
I was so stressed about “making the right decision” for my pup. Dr. Maggie was so kind and helpful and I can’t thank her enough. She assured me that I was doing the best thing for him when she saw how anxious he was, even after a first dose of medicine. Her assurance and expertise easily changed the entire trajectory of my grieving. Instead of having to question whether I was “failing” him or hurting him or giving up on him, instead of having to feel shame, guilt, and pain…her presence and confidence that I was responsible for the dog, his health and happiness, overwrote all those negative feelings.
I have thought about all of this a lot over the past month. It is crazy how amidst some of the hardest grieving times of my life, I have space to be overwhelmed with gratitude for someone who I just met and spent only 30 minutes with. Dr. Maggie and Glynis were wonderful to work with. Patient with me… even in my inability to make words on the phone. To me having the service at home was the kindest way for my dog to cross the rainbow bridge. Compassionate Vet, thank you! From the bottom of my heart for making this difficult time easier.
