Plum Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 You're being brave and thinking of her not you. Will be thinking of you tomorrow. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 It's a hard decision to make Hon, and a brave one too. Don't worry, we've all been there and cried buckets too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I am so, so sorry darling . She is one special little lady and will leave a big hole in you and K's hearts I know. You've been struggling with this decision and it's the hardest one to make as we all love them so much. She has had the best time with you two that a chicken could have. Big hugs, and thinking of you both xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Thank you all so much. It is such a big help having you guys alongside me emotionally. I have got her booked in tomorow afternoon at 1.30. I thought it would feel easier, because we've been pondering for so long. But now we've made the decision I cant believe how I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Good luck Both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 You poor things , have lots of love and cuddles with her today. i'll be thinking of you all day tomorrow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyReckless Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 (((((Thinking of you.))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear your news. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 I left work early and spent a couple of hours with Matilda. She came out into the snow with the others for a little while before going back under her house to hide. She had some treats to eat and I took some photos of her. I didn't want to handle her in case it wasn't comfortable for her, so I gave all the others extra cuddles instead. Having made the decision, I was looking at her with fresh eyes. Although she does have moments when she seems okay, generally she's not a happy girl. So althought I'm dreading tomorow, I'm surer now that this is the best thing for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm so sorry . I'll be thinking of you tomorrow . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Oh Hen, you've tried everything to support her and keep her going as happily and healthily as you possibly could. You saved her from the hell she had lived all her days since hatching and gave her the most wonderful months to make up for it. Even this decision- which has been heartbreaking for you both - has been done in her very best interests. She's such a luckly girl, be proud of what you have done and are doing for her. sending you both lots of love, with much sympathy for what you're going through, xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Thanks everybody for all your support and understanding. Matilda is now in chicken heaven, where I am sure she will be calmly but assertively taking charge and planning an attack on all the heaven aboding cats. My vet was fantastic and made it as 'nice' as it could possibly be. She agreed that it was time to let her go. She gave her gas first (through a little cone shaped face mask) to send her to sleep and then an injection. She talked me through it all and said that she would give a big deep breaths and then go. The vet held her little foot as if she was comforting her in the final moments. I stroked her and talked to her until she went. She had a good retirement of 9 months. R.I.P. Matilda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Oh Hen, you've tried everything to support her and keep her going as happily and healthily as you possibly could. You saved her from the hell she had lived all her days since hatching and gave her the most wonderful months to make up for it. Even this decision- which has been heartbreaking for you both - has been done in her very best interests. She's such a luckly girl, be proud of what you have done and are doing for her. sending you both lots of love, with much sympathy for what you're going through, xxx I can't say it any better than Laurie has. I'm so sorry it's over, she was very special and will be fondly remembered . I'm now having to find somewhere to cry in a corner at work after reading your last post. Bless her little feathery soul, I hope she is making those cats run xxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I feel very sad for you guys. Take comfort that she had a fantastic retirement and a dignified passing - more than anyone could wish for. Make time to say goodbye to her with a burial or little ceremony, then enjoy your other girlies. CXXXXOOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 thinking of you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 How sad . Nice that the vet was so sympathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Oh HEN, the others have said it all and I echo that. Them cats better watch out. Wonder if mine is one of them. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Sending lots of love. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Aww, I have tears in my eyes so I am crying with you. Your vet sounds very good and understanding (especially the fact he gave her some sleeping gas 1st) so she wouldnt have known anything about the injection. to you aswell for staying with her, I know I couldnt have done it. Take care and time will heal. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moomin Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Same as everyone else really, you are so brave to have stayed with her so that she had you there with her till the end. I did that once when I had one of our little Guinea Pigs put to sleep, so I know how upsetting it is Hope you feel better soon X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 what a lovely vet to have let you be with her at the end, rest in peace little girl xxx our budgie went to sleep the same way but when I asked if I could be with him, I was told no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Thanks everybody. I've just been to check on my four girls. May is sleeping where Matilda always used to sleep! The vet is fantastic. SHe asked if we wanted to spend time with Matilda after she had passed away, she offered us a cup of tea when I was and she didn't charge us a penny (its usually a flat £30 just for the consultation). We're all different, I dont know why, but I really felt I needed to be with her until she had gone. It is hard, but its also comforting how peaceful and gentle it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 The vet is fantastic. SHe asked if we wanted to spend time with Matilda after she had passed away, she offered us a cup of tea when I was and she didn't charge us a penny (its usually a flat £30 just for the consultation). What a wonderful vet, and that just proves what a special girl Matilda was and how she touched everyones heart who met her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
