DEATH AND EUTHANASIA
"Cash" was born grey and unresponsive; requiring Herculean efforts to resuscitate him at birth
"Cash" - our miracle puppy who was basically born dead - leaving for his new home eight weeks later after choosing his new human parent
Euthanasia and Death in the Whelping Box
This is a photo of a struggling puppy from my 2013 litter; something we all deal with as breeders. We are exposed to so much difficulty and sometimes death in our whelping rooms, and sometimes it haunts us. Some of us have grown
steeled to the death of our little ones in order to continue on, but it’s never easy. I know that some who read this are dealing with the issue of compassionate euthanasia, or have dealt with it in the past and wondered if you did the "right thing at the right time".
As a professional Animal Communicator, I’ve talked with infants on the verge of death and it’s surprising what they have to communicate. Some are teaching us lessons; some know that there are too many for mom to safely raise;
some know they have nobody waiting for them. That was this puppy’s situation. I promised him a choice; that he could be involved in the screening of potential homes and that we would find the perfect fit for him. I allowed him to access every inquiring potential buyer, and he actually chose the person he wanted to go with. He was able to explain to me precisely why he chose that buyer. I’d like to think this helped him to survive and that he is now living with the man for whom he found his life’s work waiting.
I wasn't an Animal Communicator when my last adult dog was really sick, so I had to trust my intuition to know when it was the right time to let him go. We all have varying degrees of intuition in my experience. If you feel that you can tell how they are feeling, you're probably well connected with your pet and you should trust it. Sit with them in a quiet space and tell them how you feel. THINK it as you say it - animals communicate telepathically and they understand your thoughts on an energy level. Listen for an answer - you may hear it if your intuition is strong and your mind is uncluttered.
If you're dealing with grief, I'd like to share a wonderful resource that you might find helpful. There's another Animal Communicator named Teresa Wagner who specializes in the grief of losing an animal companion, and her website has helped many of my clients. http://www.animalsinourhearts.com/
This is a photo of a struggling puppy from my 2013 litter; something we all deal with as breeders. We are exposed to so much difficulty and sometimes death in our whelping rooms, and sometimes it haunts us. Some of us have grown
steeled to the death of our little ones in order to continue on, but it’s never easy. I know that some who read this are dealing with the issue of compassionate euthanasia, or have dealt with it in the past and wondered if you did the "right thing at the right time".
As a professional Animal Communicator, I’ve talked with infants on the verge of death and it’s surprising what they have to communicate. Some are teaching us lessons; some know that there are too many for mom to safely raise;
some know they have nobody waiting for them. That was this puppy’s situation. I promised him a choice; that he could be involved in the screening of potential homes and that we would find the perfect fit for him. I allowed him to access every inquiring potential buyer, and he actually chose the person he wanted to go with. He was able to explain to me precisely why he chose that buyer. I’d like to think this helped him to survive and that he is now living with the man for whom he found his life’s work waiting.
I wasn't an Animal Communicator when my last adult dog was really sick, so I had to trust my intuition to know when it was the right time to let him go. We all have varying degrees of intuition in my experience. If you feel that you can tell how they are feeling, you're probably well connected with your pet and you should trust it. Sit with them in a quiet space and tell them how you feel. THINK it as you say it - animals communicate telepathically and they understand your thoughts on an energy level. Listen for an answer - you may hear it if your intuition is strong and your mind is uncluttered.
If you're dealing with grief, I'd like to share a wonderful resource that you might find helpful. There's another Animal Communicator named Teresa Wagner who specializes in the grief of losing an animal companion, and her website has helped many of my clients. http://www.animalsinourhearts.com/
Video of Cash's resucitation work:
Resources:
At Rainbow's End
I remember laying down to take a nap.
I remember I had my head in her lap.
I remember the sad look in her eye.
I remember I had never seen her cry.
I remember I wanted to ask her why.
I remember hearing her say "Goodbye".
I wanted to say "Don't cry for me."
I wanted to say "Just remember me."
I wanted to say "I remember the toys."
I wanted to say "I remember the joys."
I wanted to say "How I loved your touch."
I wanted to say "I love you so much!"
You've taken care of me all my life.
You've guarded me from trouble and strife.
You've taken care of me through good and bad.
You've always stopped me from feeling sad.
You've given me treats and given me care.
You've told me what to expect when I get there.
So please don't cry, wipe the tears from your eyes.
I'll look down upon you, and with a woof and a sigh,
I'll gather my courage and march up to God
And ask Him, when you get here, to give you a nod.
For you were my master and you were my friend,
And I'll be waiting for you at the Rainbow's End.
(Author Unknown)
I remember I had my head in her lap.
I remember the sad look in her eye.
I remember I had never seen her cry.
I remember I wanted to ask her why.
I remember hearing her say "Goodbye".
I wanted to say "Don't cry for me."
I wanted to say "Just remember me."
I wanted to say "I remember the toys."
I wanted to say "I remember the joys."
I wanted to say "How I loved your touch."
I wanted to say "I love you so much!"
You've taken care of me all my life.
You've guarded me from trouble and strife.
You've taken care of me through good and bad.
You've always stopped me from feeling sad.
You've given me treats and given me care.
You've told me what to expect when I get there.
So please don't cry, wipe the tears from your eyes.
I'll look down upon you, and with a woof and a sigh,
I'll gather my courage and march up to God
And ask Him, when you get here, to give you a nod.
For you were my master and you were my friend,
And I'll be waiting for you at the Rainbow's End.
(Author Unknown)
