i lost my horse-- RIP, Gristle

[amygdala]

she coliced yesterday afternoon, euthanised that evening. she was 33 yrs old; been w/me for 19 years.
i can't stop crying

[Backyarder3]

oh my, so sad, hugs coming your way. Like losing a dear friend.

[PaulaO]

I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sending you hugs and prayers. Godspped Gristle. Say hi to all up at the bridge. Look for my mom--she's the one handing out carrots.

[Code3]

Godspeed, Gristle. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[fergusnc]

I am so, incredibly sorry. Peace to you and Godspeed Gristle. So many of us here's understand the can't stop crying part.

[Hayburner]

Hugs and Healing vibes coming your way.
It's never easy to let them go...

[Sunshine2Me]

I'm so sorry for your loss and yes, most of us understand your feelings. Peace and hugs to you.

[Josette]

Sending hugs your way. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Tabby]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending jingles your way.

[Mareless]

I'm sorry for your loss. It's never easy to say goodbye, and especially hard when it's unexpected like this.

[Koolkat]

Godspeed, Gristle.

Nineteen years is a lot of love.

[boots-aregard]

OH that's so sad. We love the oldies the best*. Hugs to you.





*OK, that's not true necessarily, but given that they are oldies, sometimes we have loved them the longest...

[Kyra's Mom]

My condolences.

{{{{Amygdala}}}}

Susan

[KathyS]

I'm so sorry. Hugs and prayers.

[Chisamba]

I am so sorry. Hugs to you.

[TeresaA]

I am sorry- you must be missing her so much. ((((Hugs))))

[Flight]

So sad, so sorry for you
That would be heartbreaking.

[Woost2]

Oh, that is an extra tough one. Hugs and jingles for you.

[KathyK]

I'm so very sorry. Hugs to you, amygdala.

[Rockabilly]

It's so hard to lose one you love so much and I am very sorry.

[westisbest]

I'm so sorry you've lost such a long and treasured friend. Please take comfort in the knowledge that there must have been extraordinary care and love to get Gristle to that age. xo

[amygdala]

thank you,all of you!!
gristle had 2 owners, and a pretty good life for 33 years, and about 6 hours of acute misery. but there was no question as to whether it was the right time-- i am grateful for that.
and i'm grateful for a competent vet.

thank you all again

[Rockabilly]

I'm so sorry you've lost such a long and treasured friend. Please take comfort in the knowledge that there must have been extraordinary care and love to get Gristle to that age. xo

I like your post. It does take extraordinary care and love to get our friends into old age and beyond. The devotion it takes hardly has words.

[Baroque]

so sorry for you loss having been through this myself earlier this year. (((hugs)))

[heddylamar]

I am so sorry.

[Imperini]

So sorry for your loss

[redsoxluvr]

So very sorry for your loss. Hugs to you.

[Dapple Field]

Very sorry for the loss of Gristle. I know the pain is overwhelming .

[carpevita]

I'm So very Sorry. I dread that day.

[LeoApp]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my horse Apollo one year ago at the age of 33. I also had him 19 years. He had a stroke so he was not suffering, which was a small blessing. But I cannot talk about him without crying, one year later. So cry. It is so hard to lose our wonderful partners and companions. (((hugs)))

[Sue B]

(((((hugs))))) So very sorry for your loss.

[Tarlo Farm]

Oh man! I'm so sorry. I still cry over mine too. {{{{HUGS}}}}

[PaulaO]

Heck, it's been 3 years since Bob transitioned, and I still cry. But now I smile through my tears. It is just so hard.

[goldhorse]

I am so sorry. Those words seem so pitifully weak. Many hugs and keep the good memories alive.

[Srhorselady]

There is something about the age 33. I lost my Stubby at 33 after 17 years. I started to cry again when I read your post. We love them so it is hard to let them go. But you know when it is time so they don't suffer any longer. You have my heart felt sympathy.

[quinta]

I lost a dear mare this year, too. The first few weeks were so hard, but then (as PaulaO said), the smiles start to come through the tears as memories other than the final days bubble to the surface. Hugs to you.

[piedmontfields]

Amy, I'm very sorry for the loss of your dear mare. Godspeed, Gristle.

When you are ready, tell us some happy Gristle stories---we will love to hear them.

[Tuddy]

I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs.

[Ryeissa]

Oh dear, I am so sorry!

[fergusnc]

Still thinking of you....

[amygdala]

thank you for thinking of me, fergusnc-- right now i flip between grief, relief, and numb.

and i'm realizing that things could have gone MUCH worse than they did