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**DrKMcK** · 05-31-2016, 04:47 PM

Hello Hrl20100. Piebald's right. You just happen to be at a point where these animals are getting old together. I've had that happen myself in the past. I've learned to stagger getting my pets so that won't happen. And even then, sometimes an illness can carry off a young animal. You are by no means a bad pet parent.

This is a very hard time for you and I am so sorry it's happening at a bad time for you financially too. Sort of like it's all come together at once on top of you. That's hard to handle. Keep Sooty as comfortable as you can and be gentle to yourself. {{hugs}}

05-31-2016, 04:47 PM
DrKMcK Retired Moderator Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Brooklyn, New York USA Posts: 10,295	Re: Feeling like a bad owner... Hello Hrl20100. Piebald's right. You just happen to be at a point where these animals are getting old together. I've had that happen myself in the past. I've learned to stagger getting my pets so that won't happen. And even then, sometimes an illness can carry off a young animal. You are by no means a bad pet parent. This is a very hard time for you and I am so sorry it's happening at a bad time for you financially too. Sort of like it's all come together at once on top of you. That's hard to handle. Keep Sooty as comfortable as you can and be gentle to yourself. {{hugs}} __________________