my grandma is getting rid of her lame horse... and I am very attached to him and the guy she's giving him to says "I don't want to know" what he's going to do with him. I am pretty sure he's dog food. I love this horse and he is going today. PLEASE help me get through this. Don't ask me how.
2006-08-16 10:10:03 · 7 answers · asked by lucky_duck123456 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Hi,
That's awful, sorry to hear that. OK, so you have to ask yourself some hard questions; how lame is the horse and why? Many people here in UK keep horses alive that would be better of being put down. And your first concern must be the potential quality of life of the animal. Are you in a position to look after the horse yourself? Or could you contribute to his upkeep and care? If so your Grandma might change her mind?
2006-08-16 10:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by phoneypersona 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, is it already too late to try to convince your grandma otherwise? If it isn't, then has the horse already been taken to a vet about the extent of the lameness? If it has, and it is a permanent lameness, then try to plead with your grandma, or offer to help take care of this horse. If the lameness is curable, then try to research some herbal remedies or something that might help, since that would be pretty cheap. If the horse hasn't gone to the vet, urge your grandma to take him there before making her final decision. Once I read about this really famous jumper, named Chase, and he had a really bad lameness in one of his feet. At first it seemed to get better, but then it got even worse than it started out as. The owners spent a lot of money on vet care for the horse, until eventually, it got better. Before Chase retired, he went over one last course of jumps and got first place for his perfect round. After that, Chase went to stud and is today enjoying his grandchildren. I told you this story because I was touched by how Chase's owners persevered, even though it was likely they would fail, and instead of sending him to slaughter, they saved their wonderful jumper. I know your horse is probably no jumper, but he is still probably as close to you as any one's horse ever could be to an owner. So maybe, just maybe, if it isn't too late, share this touching story with your grandma, and it may make her change her mind. If this doesn't work, I am terribly sorry for your loss. I, myself have a horse that is very dear to me, and if he ever went to slaughter, I'd probably just about die. Hang in there.
2006-08-16 18:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by M B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your grandma and tell her that there are more humane things to do with a lame horse unless he is in pain all the time there are ranches that take retired horses bring it up and tell her that you are willing to take care of it too if she doesn't want it anymore or even give it to someone who can deal with the lameness. Good luck I love horses too.
2006-08-16 18:18:47 · answer #3 · answered by kibbi21 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats horrible!!!! talk to ur grandma about keeping him. no horse stays lame forever if treated. just call her and tel her ull never speak to her again if she gets rid of him.
2006-08-16 22:13:56 · answer #4 · answered by iluvmihorse12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not all lameness is able to be cured. Some cases the best thing is death as it's better than suffering. :-(
2006-08-17 02:42:34 · answer #5 · answered by Jan H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ooo. im so sorry thats happening to you. i think it is horrible. but to my knowing, theres not much you can do except plead w/ the guy not to. but itll prob be quick if thats comforting at all...
2006-08-16 17:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TALK TO YOUR GRANDMA AND TELL HER MAYBE SHE WILL LISTEN IF SHE LOVES YOU THAT MUCH!!
2006-08-16 17:16:00 · answer #7 · answered by CINDERELLA GURL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋