I just received a condolence card from the veterinary hospital that cared for Morgan

[Siwsan]

The doctor who looked after Morgan wrote a lovely personal note, on the card, reassuring me that I made the right decision, and that Morgan is now at peace.

And, yes, the tears are again flowing because I am so touched by her thoughtful words.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

1. I got one of those too when my boy died back in January, signed by the whole office ...

I cried as hard from that card as I did when I actually made the call to let him go.

Sorry Siwsan

[Polly Hennessey]

2. Take comfort that you made the right decision.

The decision you made is one of the most difficult most of us have had to make. When I think of Morgan I think how lucky she was to have you. I think of how terrible it would have been for her as a feral with no help. Rest easy, my dear, you gave Morgan a chance at happiness and a death with dignity.

[Diamond_Dog]

3. I'm so sorry!

That was a nice thing for them to do. It really helps to remind us that there are good, compassionate, people in this world. It surely does make the tears flow again, though!

Our vets office did the same thing when they couldn’t save our precious dog back around 10 years ago.

[SheltieLover]

4. You made the tough decision out of compassion and love

I agree with Polly above in that Morgan is so fortunate to have you make the tough call. As a feral, she would have suffered terribly.

[Behind the Aegis]

5. How very thoughtful.

A painful decision like that, and then to have the doctor validate it lessens the blow, if only very slightly. Sadly, we never got such a note from the hospital where we took Voodoo. We did get condolences from OUR vet and the office, and probably the best was when I couldn't change the status of Voodoo on Chewy's site to deceased, I could only "delete" his profile, I called and Nick, the operator did it for me, he changed the status and thereby preventing me from getting emails asking, "Is Voodoo getting the vitamins he needs?". That, in of itself was a kind act...three days later, I get a beautiful arrangement of flowers. The card read; "I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to say goodbye. Sincerely, Nick". The operator from Chewy sent us a memorial arrangement!!

While I didn't get anything from the Vet hospital, I did send them something. I sent them a history, albeit shortened, of our lives with Voodoo, as well as pictures of him from better days. I wanted them to see our little man as he was, not what they saw in his final days. Made me feel better.

I am sorry you are hurting and that Morgan is gone.

Sharing tears,

BTA

[MontanaMama]

6. How nice of them.

My vet sent me a beautiful condolence card when I lost my 14 yer old border collie in August. The technician who'd worked with my boy for many years included a personal card and a nose and paw print from my dog. I'm not kidding, I hit the floor sobbing. It was almost too much to hold in my hand.

[Hyper_Eye]

7. When one of my daughter's gerbils died the vet sent a card

It was very sweet and I appreciated that the vet acknowledged my daughter's loss even if it was "just" a little gerbil. It was the first time she lost a pet of her own (as opposed to a family pet) and she took it pretty hard. She routinely does health checks on her critters but when they get sick they can go pretty fast.

[onecaliberal]

8. Crying with you from my own memories.

Morgan was loved and you were both so lucky to have each other. Hugs. 💔

[NurseJackie]

9. Our vet did that for us as well. Little acts of kindness are greatly appreciated...

... and very comforting.

[3catwoman3]

10. Our local vet does that every time.

I wasn't expecting it the first time, and was reduced to tears, of course, in no short order after I opened it. Now I expect it, and start to well up when I see the return address on the envelope.

It's a very supportive act.

[kacekwl]

11. When my last dog passed the vet office

sent a card and said a tree was planted in her memory.

[niyad]

13. What a thoughtful gesture.

[niyad]

12. Hugging you and Madoc tight in my heart as my tears join yours. What a

a thoughtful and kind thing for the vet to do. I can only imagine how much it is hurting right now again. I am so glad that she reassured you that you made the correct call. It is one of the hardest, yet most loving, things that we whose hearts are owned by our furchildren are called upon to do.

I am so very glad that you opened your heart to those precious little ones, that you gve them love and home and care. Others here have expressed it better than I can. Know in your whole Being that you have done, and are doing, the correct thing.

[Dreampuff]

14. Our wonderful veterinary office does that, too.

In fact, last month we lost our beautiful Boy and it happened at the emergency room Clinic. He was supposed to have senior blood work done in the near future so we called to let our regular veterinarian know what happened and even though it didn't happen there, they still sent a beautiful sympathy card. We also got one from the emergency clinic and it's only the second time we have ever been there. I guess that just means that several of us have the right people caring for our beloved pets.

[Siwsan]

15. The hand written, reassuring note from the doctor meant the world, to me.

Having just found Sophie had died just a few hours earlier, I was in such a state when she called, and the news she shared about Morgan made me even more distressed. That she took the time to personalize the card brought me some peace of mind.