An inevitable part of being married to a wildlife veterinarian is going out at all hours day or night to help injured animals. On television these wildlife rescues usually have happy endings. In real life they seldom have happy endings and I’ve found myself holding animals through the last minutes of their lives until I’m worn out with it. I don’t know if those last few moments of companionship and comfort are important to a wild animal, but I have to believe that it must be.
ShadeBlackfox over 5 years ago
An inevitable part of being married to a wildlife veterinarian is going out at all hours day or night to help injured animals. On television these wildlife rescues usually have happy endings. In real life they seldom have happy endings and I’ve found myself holding animals through the last minutes of their lives until I’m worn out with it. I don’t know if those last few moments of companionship and comfort are important to a wild animal, but I have to believe that it must be.
katina.cooper over 5 years ago
And even now, 4 years later, she is still with your memories and we still get to see her.
Pirate Mike creator over 5 years ago
Very few comic strips have the emotional range to handle these issues well. This is impressive.
Perkycat over 5 years ago
One of the saddest things most of us have had to deal with. But they leave us with such wonderful memories.
willie_mctell over 5 years ago
Went through this a few months ago. If I were an actor it would be my cry on command memory.
Dr_Fogg over 5 years ago
We’re going through this with our 16 year old dog. Up one day and down the next.
pat sandy creator over 5 years ago
Excellent arc, Amanda, and a story that I’m sure is tough to retell – beautiful work.
Aladar30 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Awwww