Re: Euthanize of pet question

Nityananda! Gauranga! Hare Krsna!

Hi Bhakta Ron,

It's nice to hear from you. I wish I had a solution to your problem, but I do not. I understand the love you have for your pet, I am also a dog owner, a six year old Jack Russel Terrier. Goodness he is naughty and loving!!!

I know there are some agencies in Australia at least that will care for old dogs, I am not sure in the U.S. But the difficult things is letting go of an old friend, isn't it. I take comfort in the thought that an animal is also a spirit soul and will take another body at the time of death. There must be a time of letting go of all things in this world, as you know. The only solution I have personally with this attachment, is to seek God daily to grant me strength and wisdom to make the right choices and decisions. I am in the process of finding a home for my dog, so that I may be free to go away occasionally to seek association of devotees. There are no devotees where I live and my income is too low to put the dog in a shelter. Its difficult for me too.

My main consideration is that my pet dog goes to a good home. To a home where people are not cruel. If the dog is treated kindly it will feel that affection and adapt and respond to it, just like we would.

I have asked devotees over the internet advice occasionally about being a dog owner. Some has been good advice and to be honest some advice has been terrible. I remember one devotee suggesting things which were very cruel, using examples of a dog who lives on the streets in India, in regards to being detached. Quite fanatical. I personally feel that if we have accepted animals into our household we need to be responsible, and practice ahimsa to the best of our ability with our choices. As you would know the animals and especially dogs have many faculties and emotions just like humans.

I am sorry I have no practical solutions for you. Simply when you look at your dog and feel affection, see the Supersoul within it's heart. And show it kindness as if you were serving the Lord. Maybe that is best Ron, I dont know. Just simply try to be aware of Krsna in all things. And perform your duty. When the dog eventually leaves it's body your conscience and memories will sit well with you. And then when the dog is gone you may focus your spare time and freedoms in service for your own eternal destiny, in service to the spiritual dimension, the loving pastimes of Sri Sri Radha-Krsna and Their Associates.

in service...Nava Gauranga dasa.

*please visit often at Nitaai Sangha Ron, I would love to hear your Krsna Katha.

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