My kitties

[VX KAT]

I deal with pets all day long. It is my profession. http://www.lighthousepet.com/index.html

I remember you said you were a vet. As a kid, I always wanted to be vet...until we put the first cat to sleep....said, nope, can't do that...I cry at the drop of a hat. Interesting story...last year we took our dog in for something minor. Our female vet came in room and was crying, and kept apologizing but she'd just had to put down a favorite client's cat....it was so touching, I felt bad for her because she was trying to be professional.

[Ebenezr]

I remember you said you were a vet. As a kid, I always wanted to be vet...until we put the first cat to sleep....said, nope, can't do that...I cry at the drop of a hat. Interesting story...last year we took our dog in for something minor. Our female vet came in room and was crying, and kept apologizing but she'd just had to put down a favorite client's cat....it was so touching, I felt bad for her because she was trying to be professional.

Euthanasia is not easy. I have somber sad feeling of finality when I euthanize a pet. Some days I feel like Dr. Death. The worst cases are when it is a kids pet - like a7-10 year old kid. the worst.. And the most emotional are putting the old pet to sleep that is the one that the kids grew up with.

[MSHardeman]

OK, y'all need to stop talking about this. I just had to put my 15 year old dog (I had him 13 years) down on New Years Eve and I cried like a baby. One of the hardest, most heart breaking things that I've ever done. I know it was the best thing to do, but still......

On a happier note, I just took delivery of my first foster dog on Monday afternoon. He is a chocolate lab and we have been getting to know each other for the past week. We've had a difference of opinion on where the best place to go to the bathroom is (inside or outside...I vote outside), but I think we're finally getting into a rhythm. He's a smart boy and will make someone a great dog. For now he's in my care, and it's my job to fatten him up (he's emaciated) and keep him happy.