Pet Euthanasia: A Compassionate Guide to Help Make a Difficult Decision a Little Easier

 

Pet Euthanasia: A Compassionate Guide to Help Make a Difficult Decision a Little Easier
by  Rebecca Kimes

Your animal companion is no longer the healthy, vital,
energetic companion he once was. In fact, he is suffering
and you are agonizing over the decision to have him
euthanized.

How do you know when the right time really is?

How do you know you are making the best decision for you
pet?

Are you being selfish in deciding to end the life of
another being?

These questions and others like them are never easy to
answer. Your animal companion has been and still is an
important part of your life and family. Saying goodbye is
never easy much less having to make the determination of
when your pet's life will end.

As you consider when/if you should euthanize your pet the
following guidelines will make the process a little easier.

1. Enlist the help of a trusted family member, friend,
advisor, coach or veternarian. Use this person as a
sounding board to help you reflect back feelings, ideas and
fears.

2. Set the intention that no matter what you have your
pet's best interest at heart.

3. Ask your Expanded Self to help you release any feelings
of guilt, shame or blame.

4. Consider the state of your pet's health by carefully
answering each of these questions. Is he able to get
around by himself or does he need help? Can he get outside
to relieve himself? Is he eating properly and maintaining
weight? Does it hurt to touch him? Is he interested in
things he used to love to do?

5. Consider your financial means. Do you have the
financial resources to properly care for an aged or ill
pet? Will this situation put a burden on you and your
family.

6. Consider your emotional being. Do you have the time
and energy to devote to your pet at this time? Is it fair
to the rest of the members of your family?

7. What are your main reasons for deciding to have your
companion euthanized?

8. What are your main reasons for deciding not to have
your companion euthanized?

9. Connect with your companion and have a conversation
with him about how he is feeling and what he would like to
see happen. This is much easier than you think...and you
are more than capable of doing this.

10. After you've considered all your options and reasons
give yourself a deadline for making a decision.

Making a decision about having your pet euthanized is never
easy. Following these 10 guidelines can help you put your
pet's welfare in the forefront and allow you to make a
heart-centered decision that is best for everyone involved.

About the Author:

Becky is a Divine Animal Healer who helps people strengthen
the bond they share with their animal companions. If you
need to make a euthanasia decision she can help. Visit her
at http://divinehealingforanimals.com She also helps
people cope with pet loss using Divine Openings. Divine
Openings frees people from negative emotions like
depression and guilt thus allowing people to live lives
with more grace, ease and joy.

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