I’m so sorry. I had to put my beloved gelding down a couple of months ago. Hard to go through but you gave him a great life and did the best you could. He no longer feels pain and discomfort as he enjoys the big alfalfa pasture in the sky.
I am so sorry. you really tried your all out best to save him. I am sure that he knew it.
Im so sorry. What a lucky boy he was to have you as his care taker. I wish there were more horse people out there like you. Much respect.
My heart is breaking for you LP. I know you will take some comfort in knowing you did everything right exactly when it should have been done.
Conider joining the Hoofbeats in Heaven group when you feel up to it.
http://www.hoofbeats-in-heaven.com/
Hugs!
We have travelled this journey with you and hope the support and thoughts has helped. You are a true horse person and have earned our respect. There comes a time when the hard decision has to be made and you put him first at all times. Condolences.
LH - just hugs for you.
Bear was very lucky to have you as his person and you were lucky to have him.
RIP Bear.
Is there any way we can set up a gofundme or similar to help fund burial costs for Bear and maybe offset some of his financial costs? I know it hurts to lose a friend and we’ve all been watching this story for the last 2-3 weeks. I
I’ve been reading this every day and pulling for him. I can’t give a lot but I can certainly pitch $5 toward it.
Thank you all.
A good friend on FB reminded me that Bear and his longtime BFF, George were now together again. George died 2 years ago from metasticized squamous cell carcinoma while Bear was away in Virginia.
They were two grumpy old geldings who loved to annoy each other, but at the end of the day, they would be grazing side by side.
When Bear left for Va about 5 years ago, George was depressed for days. And, when Bear came back home last summer, it was like he knew that something was not right about his old home – In the 7 months since he returned home he never found another BFF to hang with.
Now the 2 of them are across the bridge face fighting and rearing up at each other — playing “who is the bigger stallion” (except that Bear was a very manly man and George was gay 
)
As Willem would say, “This it be right”.
I’m so very sorry. You went above and beyond for him. Godspeed bear.
So sorry! Our hearts are with you!
RIP Bear, may you gallop freely with your friend George!
Thank you LH!
Very sorry to hear things went that way, but please know that your care and effort were second to none. Sincere condolences.
So sorry LH. You did everything you could. Bear had a great owner.
RIP Bear.
Very sad to hear this news. LH you did your best for him, that’s all we can do.
Bear spent a number of happy years at our farm in VA as a boarder, some of them with LH’s George (generously loaned to my daughter when she moved up from ponies).
Bear and George indeed had a close relationship…and Bear had a keen sense of humor:
http://s264.photobucket.com/user/MCL2057/media/DSCN0259.mp4.html?sort=3&o=845
I’m sure they are playing that joke (for hours on end) on someone now!
Thanks for the video, Mary. Those two had a special relationship – and they can, once again, play “ring around the horsey”.
I have been following your journey and rooting for you and Bear. You went above and beyond for him and I am so sorry the ending wasn’t what we had all hoped. Godspeed Bear, I will give my grand old man extra loves tonight.
Bless both of you.
God Speed Bear, it sounds like you were very well loved, and left your mark on the humans left behind. :sadsmile:
LH, I am so very sorry to read of your loss. My deepest condolences to you on the loss of da Bear Man. You have some good old souls who met him on the other side of the bridge today. Go well, Bear, in peace and free from pain.
I’m a lurker, but have been sending jingles to you & Bear since this all started. I just want to pop in to send my condolences. You have been an extraordinary care giver, Bear was lucky to have you.
I always try to remember; when we make the call, we take away their pain and make it our own. This, it be right. (((hugs)))
