Having to make the worst decision of our lives to have our beloved Harry put to peace was harrowing.
Our vet came to our home, sat with us until we accepted our decision, and released Harry from his pain.
Pets RIP arrived exactly when asked to.
Harry was lifted with so much gentleness onto a proper trolley, covered as necessary, but not his face.
The amazing employee talked to him as if he was 'still with us' and she wheeled him to the van and gently placed him inside. My husband managed to help her, but I had held him as he passed, stayed a while and had to say goodbye.
He was taken away with so much respect, yet this of course, does not ease our grief, but later on, the reflection of how he was treated is so appreciated.
His ashes arrived back six days later exactly as we requested. He was given to us as if a newborn baby, handled with care and her comments lovingly received.
We are not over the loss or our Border Collie Harry, and it will be a while yet, but he has been returned to us in a very professional organic box, so when we feel the time is right, we can bury him and plant a tree over him with a plaque - just his name.
Thank you for all your care with our very special family member.