When Will The Killing End???

[ladysprite]

It's been a deathtastic couple of weeks over here. For some reason, instead of the usual spring surplus of puppies and kittens, I've been wallowing in record numbers of euthanasias, DOAs, and critical cases that die as I'm trying to fix them. I can handle a day or two like this, and I've got coping strategies to pull me through a tough or prolonged run, but I'll admit that my emotional reservoirs are pretty close to empty at this point.

So, when a scheduling malfunction by the clinic I was supposed to work at today left me with the option of leaving work at 10:30am, I jumped at the chance. The sun is shining, there were errands that needed running, and this almost certainly meant that I would make it through a weekday without having to kill something, which would utterly make up for any lost wages.

Right?

Right. At least, until half an hour ago, when my neighbor showed up on my doorstep and asked me to give the mercy stroke to a mouse that he found in a trap, wounded beyond repair but not quite dead.

I did it, of course. The poor thing didn't deserve to suffer, and I know that part of living in a friendly neighborhood means being the one that everyone calls when their puppy gets a splinter or their guinea pig has the itchies or a mouse needs to be shuffled off this mortal coil.

But... please, if I could have one wish, it would be that the rest of this week not involve any more dying critters. Because I swear, I'm about one more round of CPR away from dying my hair black, drawing a curlicue on my face, and changing my career description to "Harbinger of Doom."

Comments

[arachne8x.livejournal.com]

That does sound demoralizing. Hopefully you can work out some of the negative energy in dance tonight.

[z-gryphon.livejournal.com]

You could do those first two things anyway. Rowr. Gawthick Dr. K.

... what? Just trying to cheer you up. Admittedly, it probably wouldn't help you with your clients-taking-you-seriously problem. :)

[hugh-mannity.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. I'm sorry. Though the idea of a goth-ed out vet does have some appeal.

[goldenoak.livejournal.com]

That is extremely sucktastic. :(

*hugs*

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

I bet you'd look really cute as a goth!

[solipsistnation.livejournal.com]

My guinea pigs are fat and happy and in great health. And fat. And kind of whiny. But very cheerful. And had I mentioned fat?

Rawr!

[glinda-w.livejournal.com]

...dying my hair black, drawing a curlicue on my face...

oh lord, I got an immediate visual of Dr. Becky of the Endless there. *shakes head at self, wanders off for more coffee*

Seriously, though, I hope the rest of the week brings you snuggly puppies and kittens, and not the inevitable sadness part of your profession.

[gyzki.livejournal.com]

Dr. Becky of the Endless

Thank you. Wasn't understanding the curlicue reference until someone spelled it out for me. Therefore, many of ladysprite's clients likely wouldn't either. Therefore, she probably shouldn't do it. So let's hope it doesn't come to that. Huggles.

[greenman65.livejournal.com]

Perfect timing. In an inter-related Neil Gaiman / being kind to animals / LJ kind of fusion...

http://syndicated.livejournal.com/officialgaiman/359659.html

Andy

[matildalucet.livejournal.com]

My vet says one of my guinea pigs is part beagle. We are trying to keep him at no more than three and a half pounds. I don't know about beagles, but I wonder sometimes if he mistakenly thinks he's a teacup poodle. He is a happy member of the Large and Ample Pig Society (LAPS). How fat are your lovely beasties? (We loved the linked pigtures here.)

[madamruppy.livejournal.com]

hugs

[pagawne.livejournal.com]

Lots of hugs, pots of tea, scones, and simple idle chatter.

[johnprester.livejournal.com]

Many, many hugses.

And yes, Goth vets are hot. Whatever happened to your plans for a Sailor Goth costume?

[hermitgeecko.livejournal.com]

I send you strong hugs and wellwishes.

[flowing-dancer.livejournal.com]

I've always been glad when our vets have helped us be kind to our beloved children. It's been something for which I am thankful.

But I can understand being tired of too much death at once.

Please know that we are thankful you can help our children, both in health and not. You bring so much help, and love, and you help in so many ways we simply don't have the knowledge or skill to do. You help us share love and time with our friends.

We are thankful. Every day.