This is the hardest thing I've ever done.
14 years ago
Cash has shredded her feathers and broken off some of her tail ones in her furious attempts to move. She's begun having mini-seizures. She can't lift herself to get to food or water, I'm handing feeding her a morsel at a time, and I'm sobbing. I can't imagine keeping her in this state being fair. I love her. I've loved her since she was two-weeks old and naked. The day she got to come home, her breeder just opened the carrier door, and Cash flew over and landed on my chest. And that's set the theme of our entire relationship. Just this constant loop of unending affection and joy.
And part of loving her, means knowing when to stop making her suffer.
And part of loving her, means knowing when to stop making her suffer.
FA+

I don't know if you've heard this... and it will definitely make you cry... but a good cry....
"Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.... "
-hugs you so much-