This morning we sent Mollie the chinchilla across the rainbow bridge.
She hasn't been quite herself for a few days, and yesterday (Sunday) we discovered she had an abscess on her mouth. So I took her to the vet this morning, and faced the same choice I faced with Maizie a little over three years ago: try antibiotics which are unlikely to work, put her through surgery she most likely wouldn't survive and hope if she does make it through the surgery she recovers fully (and quickly enough to start eating properly again before she dies of starvation) or put her to sleep.
I didn't feel it was fair to her to make her suffer longer while we tried things that had a high chance of not working; I wanted to stop her being in pain sooner rather than later. So I decided to put her to sleep.
It's quiet without her protests whenever my Alexa device stops playing music... Mollie always loved listening to music, especially 80s music for some reason. She loved her TV time too... Especially crime shows like NCIS and CSI. And the area where her cage is feels empty somehow, even though the cage is still there at the moment. But at least she's pain-free, which is the most important thing.
Enjoy your 80s music and crime shows on the other side of the rainbow bridge, Miss Mollie.
R.I.P. Mollie
October 12th 2015 - April 11th 2022
14 comments:
So sorry Tori... your last act of love for Mollie and I am sure she will stay in your heart always.
I'm so sorry Mollie has passed, Tori. Your love for her meant she was always first in your mind. You did keep her first and hopefully, the joy of her memories with you will sustain you during this difficult time.
Oh Tori, I'm so very sorry about Mollie. She sounds like a wonderful companion. It is always wise and good when give them that last gift of peace but it isn't always easy. Big hugs and wishes for your peace and healing.
Thanks, Sally, John, and Jeannie.
I'm so, so sorry about Mollie. Those choices are so hard to make, but it sounds like you definitely made the right one.
Thanks, Danielle.
So sorry to hear about Mollie! Glad she is pain free, though, poor thing. I love the idea of her listening to 80s music and her crime shows across the rainbow bridge. They will know she arrived.
Rita:
Thanks. Yes, they sure will.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Tori. You did the right thing for little Mollie, bless her little heart. One thing is for sure, she had good taste in music and crime shows. R.I.P. Mollie xx
Serena:
Thanks. Yes, at least she picked good music and shows, which we were able to enjoy along with her (even when we'd seen the episodes half a dozen times before, and heard the songs several times that day).
I'm so, so sorry. Even when you know you are doing the right thing, it's never easy. I know you'll miss Mollie.
Thanks, Deanna.
Oh Tori I'm so sorry about Mollie. You did the right thing and loved her with all your heart. She lived a happy life and amazing that she liked 80s music, she had good taste. :). Sending you love and hugs ❤️☺️🤗
Cat:
Thanks. And, yes, she did.
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