Euthanasia

Continued

 

When will the owner know that the final curtain must be drawn?

I have a neighbour who is one of the finest pet owners I know. She is in all respects a caring person and a lady – in the true sense of the word.

Unfortunately, she is confronted by a dilemma which is creating great anguish. Her pet, which she has had for years, is suffering from an ailment which is defying all veterinary medical intervention. The dog is otherwise healthy, but the self-mutilation is uncontrollable. The owner has reached a point where the question of euthanasia has surfaced.

Well, right there is an example of one of the first signs that the owner is slowly coming to grips