Bailey the Labrador went to the RB

[JuniorxMyxLove]

Hmmm.. He's wierd.

That's all I have to say about it (no offense)

[Medusa]

None taken.

[catmandu]

As hard as it would be I cannot imagine not wanting to be there when one of my Companion Cats passed on, if just to let them know that I was there for them.
But there are people who would hate to been seen crying , and maybe thats why your friend didnt want to be there. I certainly would not like to been seen crying in public and often have to be at the Vets for a while until I regain my composure.
But I would feel badly if I was not there for my Family of Cats.

[Medusa]

Nope, that isn't the reason either. He's quite dramatic and isn't ashamed or embarrassed to cry in public or in front of others. I know that you're trying to give him the benefit of the doubt as I and several others did. And bless you for it. But he just was not there when he was needed most. He had someone w/him and she could've been there to help him through it, he could've called me, too. He chose not to. He always chooses the easy way out but I didn't think he'd do that to Bailey, his favorite. Live and learn.

[TopCat3]

Oh Mary that is so sad. So very sad. I wouldn't mind betting no matter how hardened emergency vets have to be at these times, (to protect themselves really, they must see some awful things) nevertheless I think they would've been gentle and kind to Bailey, stroked her and soothed her. "Poor baby" is more likely what she heard, and felt cared for and comforted. She probably felt grateful some kind person was helping her to sleep the long healing sleep she was craving, and that was enough for her.

Maybe to set your mind at rest and get some closure for yourself you could call or go and see them and have a few words with them - the emergency vet people I mean?

Sorry I only just saw this, I've been "off air" a bit lately.

RIP now Bailey, your love was always unconditional, you can teach us so much.

[Medusa]

Thank you so much for that. It really helps. I didn't mean to sound as though the emergency clinic people were unfeeling. Far from it. One of my vets is on the board there and he should be canonized. I just felt that Bailey, being the sensitive dog she was, needed to see Mike's face, hear his voice and feel his touch as she was crossing the threshhold. She was denied that and it was unfair, especially since she would've crawled on broken glass for that man. But your words gave me comfort and I appreciate it immensely. And I may take your suggestion and visit the clinic. Bless you for posting this.