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[quote=Anonymous]Yep. A good last day and a gentle death is a reasonable end in those circumstances. Some people who apparently have more money than common sense will act like you need to bankrupt yourself dragging your pet(s) to years worth of expensive vet visits until they simply can't live anymore. From my perspective, that's cruelty. Most pets know when you're stressed and upset, especially pets you've had for a long time. The pet doesn't want to upset you, and your stress will have a negative impact on the pet's life. It's always better to let them go a little too soon vs. a little too late. Putting a pet down when they're starting to fall apart, but still themselves, is appropriate, especially when your finances aren't going to afford any major medical interventions anyway.

Trying to rehome a senior pet with health issues is also cruel. They're hard to place, and they'll wonder why they get kicked out of their family. Maybe you know a neighbor, friend, or family member who would want to take your pet, but most people don't. Better to take your pet out for whatever would constitute a really great day, and then have a vet come to your home and euthanize them. Keep it as low-stress as possible, and stay with your pet to the end. [/quote]

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