Dear Rosebud & Family: I agree that it is probably the humane thing to do to send a beloved pet to the Rainbow Bridge, but the belief that perhaps something might be available to give quality, as well as quantity of life. I would do anything I could to give a ferret, a dog, a cat, or a human being not only longer life, but quality life. When it is known, beyond any doubt, that quality life is no longe possible, then helping the infirm to the Bridge is not something to be denied. I guess that we hooman-beans are selfish, because we want to hold onto that which gives us pleasure and joy and LOVE. It is difficult to "Let go and let God" because we want to be in charge. But who is to say what is the best solution. We can only do that which we feel in our hearts to be for the best of those who are in our care, and we pray that our choice is the correct one. Difficult Question, Difficult Answer. I pray that the Great Creator gives each person peace in their hearts and minds with whatever action is taken, knowing that what was given, was given in Love. Rev.Ron Sims & Family: 3 hooman-beans owned by 4 ferts, 5 canines, 4 felines & 10 fish [Posted in FML issue 3749]