Vet Writes Emotional Letter As To How A Vet Sees Euthanasia

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AmyBrown
Oct 2, 2019 11:00 AM EDT

Grab those tissues, folks, there won't be a dry eye (or nose) in sight. Whenever we say goodbye to our beloved pets, it's NEVER easy. But we never really hear the vet's side of an euthanasia, until now. 

In a viral post by Brenda Gough, we got to see and feel what a vet experiences during this difficult time...and it's still NEVER easy. 


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    Text - Brenda Gough September 27 at 6:44 AM How your vet sees euthanasia.. So, you bring me this puppy - she kisses my face, devours the cookies I offer, and our friendship starts. Several visits later, he starts to learn where all the cookie jars are in the clinic, and that lady in the white coat, well she's okay.... Fast forward many visits later, now I am in love with your dog and your whole family because, well, you are just really really good people and I have not only watched that pup turn
    via Brenda Gough
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    Text - Remember that time she ate your teenage daughter's thong underwear? yeah we all had a good laugh over that once surgery was done and she was recovered. Your daughter probably never forgave me for bagging that up and showing the whole fam-jam when they came to pick her up from the clinic. So many adventures, so little time... And here we are, fifteen or so odd years later, having to say goodbye
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    Text - He's got heart disease and I can't fix it anymore. She's got cancer and there is no cure. He has arthritis and the meds just aren't working. I want her to live forever for you. I want that so badly it hurts. I feel like I have failed him and you when I have run out of options to keep them, and you, comfortable and happy. So now it's time, and I am supposed to be professional. Objective. I am the doctor. Calm. Cool. Collected. Always under control. Fk that
    via Brenda Gough
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    Text - I have known you and her for a third of my life, and most of my professional career. But I keep it together. My superhuman amazing technicians have put the catheter in. My support staff from reception to assistants have done all the paperwork. Trust me they may not show it but their hearts are breaking for you. They have been there. They know. And they know you and care about you too. And I have the needle in the pocket of my white coat. The same pocket that was always full of treats for
    via Brenda Gough
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    Text - She's giving me that sweet look she always does, the one that is followed by puppy kisses and a glance at the cookie jar. But she is too weak now. She is ready. You are not. I am not. But this shit has to happen because we love her too much to let her suffer. She would keep going as long as we asked her too. But we can't ask her to anymore. It's not fair to her. I wish our human hearts could be so giving all the time. I wish I could be the person my dog thinks I am. I wish I wish i wish I
    via Brenda Gough
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    Text - So we kiss him back, not much left of his body that still works, but that old tail wags, just enough that I lose my shit on the inside but I try not to cry. Gotta stay strong Her body relaxes, she is in your arms and your are sobbing. Another family has lost one of its most cherished members. I put my stethoscope to her heart to make sure it has stopped but she is held so tight to your chest that maybe that is your heart I hear pounding or maybe it's mine and all the blood rushing through
    via Brenda Gough
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    Text - Her body relaxes, she is in your arms and your are sobbing. Another family has lost one of its most cherished members. I put my stethoscope to her heart to make sure it has stopped but she is held so tight to your chest that maybe that is your heart I hear pounding or maybe it's mine and all the blood rushing through my ears as I try so so so hard not to turn into a blubbering mess. Confirmed, he has passed. You lay him gently on the table and we hug tightly as you go to leave. The door c
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    Text - Entering that house and they are not there to greet you. Please know that I know how you feel. As you leave the clinic I just wish with every fibre of my being that you never had to face that. I wish they could live forever. And please know, I am so grateful that I was a small part of your journey. Love always, Your vet.
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