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I know this is totally off topic but I needed somewhere to vent. We keep a lot of animals around my place, including two horses. Well we lost one today. I've never gone through anything so rough. Having to bury her was a terrible site. We'd only had her a year, rescued her from some people who treated her horribly. Spent all kinds of money to get her rehabilitated. No one knew she had chronic colic until several months after we had her. Yesterday we were gone all day, so no one saw the signs of another dose of colic. I didn't go out and check on them becuase I was too tired, then when we went out this morning, she was dead. We burried her with her halter. I guess the reality just hasn't set in yet. Well thanks for listening to my rantings.

Jackal
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1.1 Leos(Ron and Raine), 2.1 Kitty Cats(Bubba, Angelo and Cookie) and 1.1 Rouen Ducks(Buddy and M.J.).

I feel your pain, the last few days have been awful for me too. On wednesday night, I lost my Chondropython, Worm. He was my baby and I cried forever over it. I know the pain you are feeling losing a beloved animal, especailly around this happy time of the year.

The first dog I really remember was a rescue. She was a greyhound, not good enough for the track and leased out to someone as a 'rabbit dog'. I guess the hunter lost her as she turned up starving (imagine a greyhound 30 lbs under weight)in L.A. We took care of her, paid many $$ in vet bills to correct some problems, and only had her for about a year. She was a wonderfully sweet and mellow dog. It was worth it, even though it hurt a lot when she died.

I know your horse is different, your story just reminded me of Ann. Its funny how your heart can be so open and it ends up hurting a lot sometimes, but please keep allowing yourself to be attached to them. Animals need people who care.
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Andrea A.