Sad in Columbus

I had my vet euthanize Sally this morning- she was much worse by the time he got there. Now I will try to arrange burial with our friend Bill who has a backhoe and skid loader. This makes me very sad – I remember the night she was born, big and healthy while her twin sister Susannah was a scrawny 1.9lbs. It was one of the most fun times I ever had. Thanks for all your notes and good wishes.
Mary

40 thoughts on “Sad in Columbus”

  1. susan blazevski

    So sorry to hear of your loss. I, too, live on a farm and every time something like that happens it is like loosing a family member. The fact that you couldn’t be there makes it even harder to deal with.
    Sue

  6. Pat O'Neill

    I am so sorry for your loss!! It must be very hard to be away and have to deal with this!! You are in my thoughts today!!

  8. Brenda Simmons

    This was the first thing I read this morning. It brought tears to my eyes. So Sorry to hear of your loss.

  11. CHERYL NESBIT

    Sorry to here of the loss of another pet friend. You really have a big heart when it comes to animals..

  12. Kathleen O'Grady

    So very sorry for your loss. I keep seeing that last picture you posted of Sally, so very cute. She is free of pain now and grazing away in that big pasture of Heaven. May you get comfort in knowing that.

  13. Mareen

    I know it is hard for you to be away anyway but this makes it worse……..thoughts and know she is now hopping in heaven!!!

  14. Agatha B

    So very sorry to read that you had to do this all long distance. My 12 year grand daughter also raises miniature goats and the last time babies were born she held in her arms one that didn’t live very long. But every time one of the mama’s get ill she wants to be there until their end. She wants me to tell you how sad she is for you being so far away.

  17. Connie Field

    Hi Mary,
    I am so sorry you had to have the vet put Sally down. Thinking of you and of your sadness in having to put down such an awesome goat friend. Just know she is looking down at you and knows of the great care you gave her all of these years.
    Good luck in Ohio and try to have a good time with your quilting responsibilities. I hope to get to your shop before the end of the year, or as soon as I can in the new year. I just got started in quilting last year, and hope to finish my first wall quilt by the end of October.
    Take care,
    your new friend in Wisconsin
    Connie Field

  18. Barbara Corbitt

    Hi mary,
    Im so sorry about sally, and so close to losing your precious benji. It is amazing how quick we get attached to our pets. When my daughter was young, my dad gave us a goat named toby. We had a tie out in the front yard and he had his own lawn chair he would sit in and watch traffic go by. I cannot tell you how many times people would drive by and then come by again just to make sure theyvwere not mistaking him for a dog. Now i ask, how many dogs have you seen with horns??!! It was funny.
    All animal lovers know that more than likely we will outlive our pets, but the unselfish love they give us, makes it worth it. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Barbara

  20. Anne Manly

    It’s so sad to lose such a loved one – many prayers for you as you remember all the joy she brought to you.

  24. Judy Schrader

    Mary,
    My heart goes out to you with the lose of Sally. Wish I could give you a hug. Remember the good times, I’m sure there were many.
    Fondly,
    Judy

  27. Rose Mikulski

    Mary, I was hoping that Sally would get better; it’s hard to lose a beloved pet. May happy memories fill the hole in your heart. Take care.

  28. Judy Moore

    I am so sorry for your loss. She had a wonderful life with all of you. She is now in greener pastures.

  29. Dee Winter

    I’m so sorry about Sally. She lived a good life with you, had fun and knew she was loved. You didn’t want her to suffer, that’s not fair to either of you. Remember the good times.
    Hugs,

  30. Christine H.

    Mary, I am so sad about Sally. It is always difficult to lose a beloved pet friend. Remember all the joy she gave you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  31. Carole

    Mary-
    So sorry for the loss of your sweet Sally. Too many losses for both of us since the Alice and Emma days. Take care. You’re in my prayers.

  32. Marian

    So sorry to hear about Sally…..you know you did all you could for her…….it’s so hard! Hugs to you.

  36. Jackie Baumhauer

    Mary
    So sorry. She had the best home and wasn’t separated from her sister. She was a very lucky goat to have you.
    Thinking of you!
    Jackie

  37. Lynai

    Mary,
    I am so sorry to hear about Sally. You gave her the very best life a goat can have. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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