Putting my horse to sleep tomorrow 😢

[eclipse]

To say I’m absolutely devastated is an understatement! Sullivan has battled delayed gastric emptying due to severe abdominal and pyloric ulcers for the past 6 years! Then last year developed a polyp, which blocked his pylorus and then for unknown reasons, cleared! He survived a severed extensor tendon at age 4, with no issues but finally his pylorus has got the best of him and he colicked again 2 days ago! This scope shows it has completely stopped working and no food at all is getting through, so we’ve decided it’s time! To look at him, you’d never know just how seriously I’ll he has been……he’s In great weight, shiny, happy….until he’s not! Over 14L of fluid was pulled….my horse of a lifetime….I am so sorry my dude …,but we got further than anyone thought we would and you almost reached age 14!

I am donating his body in hopes it will help others suffering from this terrible disease! Rest easy my friend , how I adore you!

[erinmeri]

I am so terribly sorry. Sending you hugs. Saying goodbye is never easy, but certainly not so young and so unexpectedly.

[jvanrens]

I’m so sorry. What a beautiful boy. I understand your pain. I had my boy put to sleep last Monday, it’s killing me that I won’t get to hug his big old head anymore, I was looking forward to so many more rides on my sweet boy. I’m thinking of you and sending healing thoughts.

[carman_liz]

I am so sorry, you have done so much for him when others would have given up already. It is never easy no matter what age but you are doing what is best, and giving him a peaceful, pain free ending. No horse could ask for more than that at the end. Big hugs and sending you all the comforting vibes I can. We all will be holding your hand virtually tomorrow!!

[carman_liz]

I’m so sorry!

[Horsecrazy3]

I feel your pain. Sending you a big hug. No matter their age, it hurts because they fill our life with joy, companionship and many life lessons.

[TWH_Girl]

I’m so so sorry to read this. Sullivan is a beautiful soul and was a very lucky boy. Much sympathy and many hugs.

[2DogsFarm]

So sorry to read this {HUGS}
He is one Knockout of a horse. Even the baby pic is gorgeous
Know you’re doing right by him.
I donated 2 of those I lost to the vet college they were euthed at. So students could study what took them.

Godspeed, Sullivan.
@eclipse All of COTH will be with you tomorrow

[lenapesadie]

Hugs

[Paint_Party]

@2DogsFarm

All of COTH will be with you tomorrow

This be true.

I am so sorry that you have to say good-bye to your brave and handsome Mr. Man.

[Against_All_Odds2]

So sorry Hugs

[rubygirl1968]

I’m so sorry. He is such a handsome boy and to lose him so soon is beyond words.

Lots of hugs and jingles!

[3PonyFarm]

Very, very sorry.

[NaturallyHappy]

I’m so sorry.

[Brown_Derby]

What a magnificent horse. Thank you for putting his needs first, and for helping countless others.

[PaddockWood]

Wow is he gorgeous. He gave you everything because you loved him so much. I’m so sorry - it will suck so bad. No way out of it but we are so lucky to have loved so much.

[glitterless]

I’m so, so sorry. I love his foal picture; what a sweetie. He grew into a beautiful boy. I hope you’re able to spend some time with him tonight and enjoy your memories forever. Big hugs to you

[HPFarmette]

So sorry. What a darling. Clearly you took wonderful care of him, including the final kindness…

[JBCool]

Godspeed, sweet Sullivan. I am so sorry, @eclipse. Hugs & prayers for strength & peace for you

[beowulf]

Oh no, I am so sorry. Godspeed Sullivan. I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow.