I stood in the room and watched as Mrs Jansen realized that she had to let Moe go. Her demeanor changed from distraught to calm as she stroked his head. The tears never stopped, but the reason behind them changed.
She had come to realize the unconditional love between her and Moe allowed her to be at peace. His body was failing and she needed to let him go.
More tests or treatments would not change the fact that his body was failing. He needed her help to cross the rainbow bridge. She lovingly gave me permission to help him as well.
I can’t tell you the number of times I have had the quality-of-life and end-of-life discussion with clients. It’s part of the job. But how I have handled it has grown and evolved over the years. I am old enough to have witnessed changes in how we perceive pet ownership and the amazing growth in our medical knowledge and resources.
The number of decisions that we are faced with when our pets are ill can be overwhelming:
– How much to spend?
– What lengths to go to?
– How many medications can we give?
– How many veterinary visits will they tolerate?
– What is best for my pet?
The question we all want an answer to is “What would my pet want me to do?”
As our society has become more removed from nature and busy with activities and technology, we have lost the most vital form of communication–that communication we have with our soul, our higher-self, our innate knowledge of what is best for us in the highest sense. This knowledge resides in our body and is found in that sensation you feel in your body when you sit quietly and ask the question, is it time to let my loved one go. Your body knows the answer. The art is in listening to it.
We get so wrapped up in our human needs, desires and egos that we forget we are all part of a larger connected non physical realm that has the knowledge of the ages locked into our bodies. We have forgotten how to listen to it.
The reason I still go to work every day is because I believe I make a difference. Not just with my medical knowledge or surgical skills. I make a difference because I believe in listening with my soul to my clients and patients. I empower my clients to make the decision that is right for them. I encourage them to take the facts and options I give them and make an informed decision. I am not alone. My colleagues around the world are amazing individuals who have the unique task of balancing this dance of the human <-> animal bond. I am so grateful to be part of this profession as we move forward into a new age of recognizing that the advanced medical capabilities can be balanced with our inner wisdom and that of our pets’.
I believe we all have the ability to make the difficult decision to euthanize our pets when we tune into our higher self. A judgement free environment knowing that your pet loves you no matter what decision you make is a powerful place to stand.
A willingness to tune into your higher self allows access to wisdom not clouded by ego, judgement and fear. It allows you to make decisions that are best for you and your fur-baby. Create your own no judgement zone, tap into that inner wisdom when faced with the difficult decisions of euthanasia and be at peace with the decision you make.
I would love to hear your experiences with euthanasia and how you handle it as a veterinary professional or as a person. If you would like to talk more about accessing your inner wisdom, please contact me by CLICKING HERE to set up a free, 1 hr personal call with me.
This is a topic near and dear to my heart and I am always willing to explore what it means to you.
