The View from a Drawbridge

Tag: euthanasia

  • Pet Euthanasia: When Is the Right Time?

    Surrender can sometimes be the greatest gift.

  • Adopting Older Pets

    I just love puppies and kittens–when they belong to someone else. The chewing, the accidents, the level of hyperactivity is all just a bit much for me. No, give me a well-established dog or cat every time. I want a companion with a certain level of independence. Another good thing about getting a full grown…

  • Accepting the Things I Cannot Change

    I think my dog is dying. I feel so helpless. All I can do is fidget and pace, and that changes nothing. This morning I cuddled him and said, “There are tears in my future.” I take him to the vet this afternoon. I suspect it won’t go well. One of the downsides to owning…