CTC, if there is anything more pathetic and disgusting than you and your self serving rants.....lets just say there isn't.

This had nothing to do with breeding, racing, money, your wagering, etc...It was about the love and bond between human and animal. This was about doing everything possible to save the life of a special part of their family. At what point do you realize enough is enough, to make the difficult decision to euthanize a loved one??

Just last week, I was put in this same predicament. My beloved dog of 10 yrs was diagnosed with lung cancer, and her time was short. While talking with the vet, he said she wasn't ready to go and that I would have to determine when that time would come. I spent the next 3 days spoiling her, spending nearly every waking hour with her. On Thursday night, for the first time, she wasn't at the table during dinner. I went to find her, and the look in her eyes told me that her time had come. I made the same difficult decision the Jackson's had to make, and while extremely sad and devastated, I knew that I had made the right decision. I was not going to let my dog suffer through a miserable night and a more miserable next day. I stayed with her until she took her final breath, and I left the vets office knowing that I gave her the best life possible, and also knowing that I did right by her by not having her suffer. I know the Jacksons are extremely sad right now, but relieved that their beloved horse will not have to suffer any longer.

At some point I will go to the shelter and give a good home to a dog that needs one. But that dog will never replace Sasha and never erase the fond memories I have of her. And in due time, the Jacksons will have another colt come along that will bring joy to their lives but will never replace Barbaro or erase the fond memories the Jacksons have of him. My heartfelt condolences to the Jacksons, and thanks to all of you for letting me talk about my loss.

P-Dub