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51. We are more humane to our pets than our people sometimes

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 06:22 PM

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My mother-in-law suffered (not terribly) but needlessly, catheterized and taking Lasix, whacked on morphine, over a few weeks in a medical bed that kept her upright and not drowning. She died overnight while we were collapsed with exhaustion in the next room.

My cat got excessive love, her favorite food, her own warm comfy blankets and bed, and warm fluids for her skinny body until she got tired and went to sleep. She died in the afternoon when we were home from work and had time to be prepared to be there for her.

No judgement, but I know which one I would choose.

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