Her once taut rippling muscles had slacked. The thick glossy mane had lost luster. She could no longer lithely trot down the meadow or forage for food.
Staring at her twitching muzzle & lifeless 16-hands-tall body, Betty sighed.
Putting Belle to sleep was a difficult decision.
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Written for Twittering Tale #99 – 28 August 2018
Prompt photo by Conquero at Pixabay.com
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Nice work piyali
Expressed well
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Thanks, Akshaya.
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So beautifully told. It is always a heart wrenching decision to send a dear animal to its final rest, but also a most humane thing to do. 😢❤️
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Yes, especially when their quality of life deteriorates. It’s a difficult decision to make for sure, but, euthanasia is the only way to relieve them from further agony. Thank you, Kat.
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I have been on that journey with several beloved pets. I totally agree. ❤️
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Must have been hard. I can imagine.
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It is. But I have always known it was the kind thing to do.
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I understand ❤
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Such a touching tale Piyali! Well done!
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Thank you, Radhika:)
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How heart wrenching!😪
Beautifully written Piyali!❤️
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Thanks, Richa ☺
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Hey Piyali , I have nominated you for ” The Awesome Impact Award” , Congratulations 💐
For more information please check my post https://fromakshayasmind.wordpress.com/2018/08/28/the-awesome-impact-award-✳️/
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Thank you for the nomination, Akshaya. I really appreciate it. But, these days I am just concentrating on my writing. So will have to pass. However, I would still need your support and encouragement to write better. Thank you 💛
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Awww, so touching.
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Thak you, Anurag.
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