How to tell if and when the time is right
Taking the decision to end your best friend’s suffering can be a hard choice. Below you will find some resources to help you decide if the time is right.
How Do I Know When it’s Time? Assessing Quality of Life for Your Companion Animal and Making End-of-Life Decisions- Ohio State University
In this link you will also find a questionnaire that will help you evaluate if your companion animal’s suffering has increased and if it is affecting their quality of life.
Understanding Euthanasia- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Grieving your best friend
After losing your best friend feeling grief is completely normal. Sometime these feelings can be overwhelming. There are many resources to support you through this difficult time, and counselling is also an option.
How to cope with the death of your pet - The Humane Society
Self-care when you’re grieving- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
