tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post4199295945895795700..comments2024-01-19T07:37:39.127-05:00Comments on The Dancing Donkey: The Final GiftThe Dancing Donkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274299120708749101noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-79475534539914154982014-07-16T23:16:14.620-04:002014-07-16T23:16:14.620-04:00So sorry to hear about Lakota...I know how hard th...So sorry to hear about Lakota...I know how hard that decision was...my best wishes for you and RB, and all his animal pals who must miss him too...you gave him such a good life, and I bet he is grateful to not have to keep on suffering...Suzannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897454936453601178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-68713597286465614462014-07-15T19:24:34.403-04:002014-07-15T19:24:34.403-04:00I am so sorry for your loss but your gift to him t...I am so sorry for your loss but your gift to him to release him from the pain was the greatest gift of all. Memories will always be with you in your heart and mind. Rest in peace beautiful boy. Delrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17611244399807912579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-2196664790177128782014-07-15T07:58:11.703-04:002014-07-15T07:58:11.703-04:00What a nice tribute for a beautiful guy. Decisions...What a nice tribute for a beautiful guy. Decisions made from the heart are the hardest. Sorry to hear of your shared loss. aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-59389301056677154592014-07-13T22:49:04.615-04:002014-07-13T22:49:04.615-04:00I am so sorry. We always have to do what is best ...I am so sorry. We always have to do what is best for our animals..they deserve it. BUT it is really really hard. Remember all the good times:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-24354943908603283892014-07-13T15:59:23.681-04:002014-07-13T15:59:23.681-04:00We're so sad to hear about Lakota. Sometimes o...We're so sad to hear about Lakota. Sometimes our best efforts still aren't enough. It's so hard to let them go...Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847481653550841384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-13440419874353899612014-07-13T12:00:04.383-04:002014-07-13T12:00:04.383-04:00By the fourth paragraph I was going "Oh no!&q...By the fourth paragraph I was going "Oh no!" (I was too dumb to realise what the final gift was up to then)<br />I'm so sorry. Sixteen is young, to me. Young to start Cushings, young to die. He should have had another ten years at least. Poor RB, poor you, poor Lakota. Yes he'll be missed. Even over here. I loved following his progress as you worked on his feet. I'm glad you & RB were there at the end. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-75371322354073148352014-07-12T17:20:02.243-04:002014-07-12T17:20:02.243-04:00Oh you guys, so sorry to hear about this boy but s...Oh you guys, so sorry to hear about this boy but such a lovely tribute and that picture is AWESOME. The best we can do for our critters is love them like you do yours, full of love and full tummies and then to let them go. Bless you.MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-26946204628428833862014-07-12T11:53:05.029-04:002014-07-12T11:53:05.029-04:00I am so sorry to hear this. I can imagine it was ...I am so sorry to hear this. I can imagine it was hard to write this post, but thank you.Michaelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806716677546687464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-60185980244900343972014-07-11T21:02:02.020-04:002014-07-11T21:02:02.020-04:00so very sorry. please pass along my sincere condo...so very sorry. please pass along my sincere condolences to RB. take care.quailtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773516606189275282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-25527857195548892682014-07-11T18:47:13.303-04:002014-07-11T18:47:13.303-04:00Kris, although I only know you from this electroni...Kris, although I only know you from this electronic connection and never knew Lakota, I sit here in disbelief that this is now the 3rd horse I know put down in a week. Two last weekend at my barn.<br />I will hang on to your striking phrase about "the true mark of humanity" as I fear it may be coming soon for my boy, Natural.<br />My heart goes out to you. Janet @ My Miniature Donkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520705764015395037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-36102390530318634262014-07-11T17:55:26.407-04:002014-07-11T17:55:26.407-04:00now I'm tearing up again. Leave it to Kris to...now I'm tearing up again. Leave it to Kris to write so beautifully and tenderly about the unavoidable event all animal owners must face. Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954245955512283932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-23697155086249183532014-07-11T13:48:39.038-04:002014-07-11T13:48:39.038-04:00Oh no. So sorry for all of you. Oh no. So sorry for all of you. Tyche's Minderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14672047171988985103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-28970503320351214222014-07-11T11:51:32.855-04:002014-07-11T11:51:32.855-04:00It's so hard to lose them and having to make t...It's so hard to lose them and having to make the big decision adds another layer of emotion to the loss. You all did the right thing and I'm sure Lakota thanks you for it. He'll be waiting when you get there.<br />Hugs to all.Sheepmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305606349971026553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-47372382539288160732014-07-11T10:56:11.145-04:002014-07-11T10:56:11.145-04:00Oh, Kris, I'm so sorry.Oh, Kris, I'm so sorry. Mary Annhttp://www.calamityacres.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-64046393062682452752014-07-11T10:47:26.947-04:002014-07-11T10:47:26.947-04:00I'm so very sorry for your loss! It is, indeed...I'm so very sorry for your loss! It is, indeed, the last and best gift we can give our animals---to help them over the rainbow bridge should the need arise. My vet has long said, "Don't let sentiment become neglect." Hugs to you and your family.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14685492126157550044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-3819015630590853472014-07-11T10:36:54.943-04:002014-07-11T10:36:54.943-04:00Oh Kris, that was beautiful. I can not possibly t...Oh Kris, that was beautiful. I can not possibly thank you enough for everything you did for him over the past few years. I miss him so much....Riding Buddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-17069998111889672342014-07-11T09:00:44.288-04:002014-07-11T09:00:44.288-04:00You all fought the good fight.You all fought the good fight.Rebecca2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04672311628641811961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-25832370599885861962014-07-11T08:35:31.347-04:002014-07-11T08:35:31.347-04:00I am so sorry! He was a lucky lucky horse to have ...I am so sorry! He was a lucky lucky horse to have you. Sweet Journeys Lakota!<br />Hugs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02168070368360018750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-37998507626105928172014-07-11T08:32:05.873-04:002014-07-11T08:32:05.873-04:00Oh :'-(. My heart is breaking for you both.Oh :'-(. My heart is breaking for you both. thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-31082437995011578792014-07-11T07:46:58.955-04:002014-07-11T07:46:58.955-04:00Always a loving decision but always makes me cry t...Always a loving decision but always makes me cry to read about the loss of someone's dear animal friend. Sending a hug to Riding Buddy with condolences for you both.Bow Street Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874441825073852758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-53198381839398424862014-07-11T06:34:58.089-04:002014-07-11T06:34:58.089-04:00Oh no. I read this and cried. Good for you doing...Oh no. I read this and cried. Good for you doing the humane thing yet so sad for Lakota. May he meet up with Badger and Opal and exchange wonderful stories and run through ever green meadows.Val Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773318159420863765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-38411220089158349942014-07-11T06:11:04.611-04:002014-07-11T06:11:04.611-04:00I'm so sorry. He's a beauty, and it's ...I'm so sorry. He's a beauty, and it's something to feel good about that you were able to give him such a marvelous life filled with love and care. Animals always return that gift many times over.Fireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432762024762532275.post-68742904843661127502014-07-11T01:21:13.414-04:002014-07-11T01:21:13.414-04:00I am so sorry about Lakota. It is so hard to say ...I am so sorry about Lakota. It is so hard to say goodbye to our beautiful animals.Sue S.noreply@blogger.com