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Pets & Working Animals => Horses, ponies, donkeys & mules => Topic started by: bigchicken on April 19, 2014, 06:26:34 pm

Title: goodbye rocky
Post by: bigchicken on April 19, 2014, 06:26:34 pm

Had to get our old pony put down today 28 years old and been going down hill for the last three years especially in the winter. This morning he was down and I couldn't get him up but eventually managed he would not eat and looked bad so made the hard decision. Vet said he could give me all kinds of medicine which would maybe prolong his life for a while and cost a fortune or just let him have a dignified end. He had a good life was a sweet natured pony and will be missed.

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: Rosemary on April 19, 2014, 06:47:01 pm

Aw, so sorry to hear about Rocky. It's always so sad when a much loved animal dies. At least he's a had his last few days in the sun  :hug:

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: kelly58 on April 19, 2014, 06:49:39 pm

You did the right thing  :bouquet: Sleep peacefully Rocky x

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: mojocafa on April 19, 2014, 07:35:50 pm

 :'(

 :hug:

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: mowhaugh on April 19, 2014, 08:32:32 pm

Sorry to hear that, you made the right choice. 

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: Mammyshaz on April 19, 2014, 08:46:57 pm

He's lived to a good age, you have done him proud  :hug:  :bouquet:

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: sabrina on April 19, 2014, 10:03:13 pm

So sorry for your loss.

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: jaykay on April 19, 2014, 10:26:42 pm

I'm sorry he's gone. He's obviously had a great life with you  :hug:

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: SallyintNorth on April 20, 2014, 02:11:18 am

 :bouquet:

They leave a hole, don't they.  But he had a long and happy life, and didn't have to suffer at the end.  Lucky Rocky.

The hardest decision to make, but so important that we do this for them.   :hug:

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: bigchicken on April 22, 2014, 05:21:07 pm

He,s away, Monday lorry to big to get turned into lane so had to get a lone of a tractor with a front loader to lift him into lorry the knacker man was very good and even spoke to Rocky when he was sorting things out. His wee Shetland companion is missing him got a couple of rams in with him for company.Thanks everyone for your kind words.

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: Dan on April 22, 2014, 05:32:12 pm

Aw, sorry to hear that Dougie, sounds like he had a good life and you've done him proud.  :hug:

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: Brucklay on April 22, 2014, 09:39:15 pm

Sorry to read this Dougie - like above, nice he said a few last days in the sun and was obviously well loved  :hug:

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: Daisys Mum on April 24, 2014, 07:26:23 am

It's such a hard decision to make but you did the best for him, a few nice days in the sun too!  :hug:

Title: Re: goodbye rocky
Post by: Roxy on April 25, 2014, 03:26:37 pm

So sorry, but it was obviously time.  Three of my oldies came through the winter months, and then about this time I lost them - I think the winter does take its toll on the older animals.