11-08-2010, 12:48 PM
Hey Andy,
Before I say anything else, let me tell you that the service you provide in your career is invaluable. When it comes to euthanasia your job can be especially difficult I am sure- but that you are a loving person and so focused on the experience of the animal in question makes you probably the best person for such work in my opinion. Worded shortly, thank you. It takes a lot of love to do the right thing in a situation that which isn't easy.
As for your concerns about betrayal feelings at the time of passing, I think there is a chance this could be true on a most primitive level, but lets not forget that the second density creature isn't a fully self-conscious entity like we are here in third. Conscious, yes, and a part of the Creator, of course, I'm just saying that there isn't as much awareness of the situation and so naturally you are projecting some of your emotions in to the situation. Very likely the response you are seeing is a sudden realization of what is happening and simple "fight or flight" reaction, that we might equate as a red-ray surge / activation. The body complex is perhaps becoming aware of the situation at the last moment and, due to instinct, trying to do something about it. Animals will always elect an attempt at survival because they are wired that way. You don't see animals committing suicide in other words
Our bodies are wired to survive as well, but then we also have more complex minds and emotions that over ride that.
As a vet and more over, a compassionate third density entity, you have the mantle of wisdom in the situation and the understanding of the animal's situation. Together with other third density entities who love the animal, a decision is made about what to do when a terminal illness, or great suffering comes in to it's life. I would view it (as I gather you do as well) as an honor/duty to help in it's passing, and that you are gentle, loving and caring for the pet in it's last moments is not a betrayal but a supreme act of loving kindness. Consider the alternative, if you only gave the creature the cold shoulder or no reassurance? That's much worse I think.
Again, I commend you, Andy. I think it would be tough, tough work... I would be a mess in that role! We had a much loved family dog when I was growing up who eventually became disabled due to spinal problems, and we eventually had to put her down. I was really broken up at that time, being younger especially... But the bottom line was she just wasn't enjoying her life anymore. She couldn't run, or take care of herself anymore. When you understand that life never ends and that everything begins again a-new it almost seems cruel to let it continue. Let it pass on in to larger life and come back as a new puppy, fresh and excited, ready to go.
On some level, I feel the same way about us. The nature of our health care system is to keep you alive at all costs. It only becomes a question when you run have people in comas, etc... At the end of the day it's a personal decision, which is why it's really important to have a will setup. My wife's grandma nearly died last year. She's in her mid-eighties. Great lady, lots of spunk! But when she fell ill it got really bad and she ended up in the hospital. After a few days she was barely hanging on. They ended up getting a lung specialist and were able to extract some fluids which ended up saving her life, but the process was terribly painful for her. Later she said that if she ever gets in to that situation again that they should let her go peacefully instead! God bless, I say.
L&L, ~L
Before I say anything else, let me tell you that the service you provide in your career is invaluable. When it comes to euthanasia your job can be especially difficult I am sure- but that you are a loving person and so focused on the experience of the animal in question makes you probably the best person for such work in my opinion. Worded shortly, thank you. It takes a lot of love to do the right thing in a situation that which isn't easy.
As for your concerns about betrayal feelings at the time of passing, I think there is a chance this could be true on a most primitive level, but lets not forget that the second density creature isn't a fully self-conscious entity like we are here in third. Conscious, yes, and a part of the Creator, of course, I'm just saying that there isn't as much awareness of the situation and so naturally you are projecting some of your emotions in to the situation. Very likely the response you are seeing is a sudden realization of what is happening and simple "fight or flight" reaction, that we might equate as a red-ray surge / activation. The body complex is perhaps becoming aware of the situation at the last moment and, due to instinct, trying to do something about it. Animals will always elect an attempt at survival because they are wired that way. You don't see animals committing suicide in other words
Our bodies are wired to survive as well, but then we also have more complex minds and emotions that over ride that.As a vet and more over, a compassionate third density entity, you have the mantle of wisdom in the situation and the understanding of the animal's situation. Together with other third density entities who love the animal, a decision is made about what to do when a terminal illness, or great suffering comes in to it's life. I would view it (as I gather you do as well) as an honor/duty to help in it's passing, and that you are gentle, loving and caring for the pet in it's last moments is not a betrayal but a supreme act of loving kindness. Consider the alternative, if you only gave the creature the cold shoulder or no reassurance? That's much worse I think.
Again, I commend you, Andy. I think it would be tough, tough work... I would be a mess in that role! We had a much loved family dog when I was growing up who eventually became disabled due to spinal problems, and we eventually had to put her down. I was really broken up at that time, being younger especially... But the bottom line was she just wasn't enjoying her life anymore. She couldn't run, or take care of herself anymore. When you understand that life never ends and that everything begins again a-new it almost seems cruel to let it continue. Let it pass on in to larger life and come back as a new puppy, fresh and excited, ready to go.
On some level, I feel the same way about us. The nature of our health care system is to keep you alive at all costs. It only becomes a question when you run have people in comas, etc... At the end of the day it's a personal decision, which is why it's really important to have a will setup. My wife's grandma nearly died last year. She's in her mid-eighties. Great lady, lots of spunk! But when she fell ill it got really bad and she ended up in the hospital. After a few days she was barely hanging on. They ended up getting a lung specialist and were able to extract some fluids which ended up saving her life, but the process was terribly painful for her. Later she said that if she ever gets in to that situation again that they should let her go peacefully instead! God bless, I say.
L&L, ~L