I'd like to say I gave my companion cat of 9 years, who was my best friend, a dignified way out, but I didn't. I fought hard to keep her alive, even going as far as getting an appetite stimulant to get her to want to eat. It failed, as did her little body, and I regret not letting her do what she was telling me she needed to do in peace. Oh I wanted to save her, so much.
How do you make those tough calls when animals are in need? Sometimes it all comes down to money, unfortunately. Some pet parents just can't afford costly procedures or care. Sometimes it comes down to the animal's worsening condition. Last year we were able to keep my kiddo's best friend alive for another six months after his diagnosis with careful care at home, but when he was in clear pain and unable to move any longer, we had to let him go.
How did you you have to make a tough call? Would you do it the same way again?