Remembering my boy, Happy

[RichInGB]

One year ago today, I had to make one of the most difficult decisions of my life, to have Happy euthanised. I still feel horrible about it. I still ask myself "what if?". "What if" I had let them do surgery.

He had a really bad UTI and bladdar/kidney infection because of a blockage. Because of the blockage, he had lost the ability to urinate because the muscles didn't work anymore. They wanted to try a PU operation on him. Basically, it was like giving him a sex change so his urethra was short enough to not get blocked again, and the muscles that weren't working, would now be gone. After weighing all the options/risks/costs, I had him put down. He's the first pet that i've ever had to make that decision for. It's a decision i'll never forget, and maybe always regret.

I still miss him every day! :(

Rich

[ChinchillaCraze]

THat is so sad:( You did the right thing.

[hailstorm100]

You did the right thing. You didn't let him suffer any longer which he would have if he did have the surgery etc. I'm sorry that you had to go through that and your chin. :( You need to sit down and realize that you did the best for your chin and it's time to accept that and let your guilt & regrets go. :heart: Hugs!

[Lisa]

I am so sorry for the loss............I too would have had to do what you did...I could not have put my baby through the surgery and pain and all for that.........he is happy for sure now....and living it up........just know you gave him the best on this earth and he will always love you for it!

[chinchillalady]

I am so sorry Rich.

I know it hasn't been as long as you, but we lost Scooter on July 10th of this year. Not a week goes by where I don't break down in tears about it. It's so incredibly hard to lose a chinchilla. It's so hard to make decisions like you had to, but you did what was right for him.

[Loves2LoveChins]

It is always terribly difficult to let the ones youlove go. It was the wisest choice however. He was suffering and you were strong and gave him what he needed most, peace. Big hug on your rememberance but remember the good times, not the bad. He would want it that way.

[paris26]

Thank you for loving your chin enough to let him go with his dignity Rich! It's never an easy decision for anyone to make. I'm sure he's watching over you now!

[Buttercup]

Rich, remember that Happy will always live on in your heart and the hearts of the one who loved him. He was so lucky to have you and you did what you did for him. He knows that and loves you for it still.
Hugs, Buttercup

[Nessy]

You did the right thing. I'm sure that little Happy is much better off hopping around in heaven with all of the other chins! :heart: