RIP Munchkin

[itgirl]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Well Kim its a double sided sword on being with them. Its hard to be there, watch it... I'm sorry for making you question it... I was just trying to tell a story. <hugs>

no, it's okay. i was in the room with my mom when she had 2 dogs put down. i grew up with those dogs, so i know what it is like to hold them as they take their last breath. this vet we took the kitty to didn't really make it seem like an option to stay with her as she was euthanized. she said we could say goobye and let her know when it was time. when she did give me the option i was trying to console the kids and opted to go out to the other room with them instead. i think if they weren't there at the time i would have stayed in for it. i must say that watching your pet die is the hardest thing i have ever done, other than watching my father die. it's never easy, whether they are 6 months old or 20 years old. i think not being in there for it may have helped me stay strong for the kids though.