In Denmarkthe case of “Chicago 57”and 22 -year -old German ponyhas generated debate and shock when delivered to Aalborg Zoo to serveLIMENTO TO THE CENTER OF THE CENTER. The animal suffered a chronic eczema caused by mosquito bites, which caused open injuries and painful inflammations despite the use of protections. Given the inevitable suffering, its owner, Pernille Sohl44 years old and responsible for a therapeutic farm for children with mental health problems, he opted for an unusual solution: if he had to sacrifice it, which served to nurture other animals. The decision was shared with his daughter Angelinathirteen, who opted to respect “the natural food chain.” Euthanasia was performed by the staff of the Zoological and Sohl center was present: “A caregiver hugged him and kissed as if it were the one who was with him. I could say goodbye for the last time.”
The Aalborg Zoo has been accepting domestic animals for decades to feed their carnivores. Chickens, rabbits and horses are part of the menu of carnivores. What differentiates “Chicago 57” is the emotional component.
Under normal conditions, an equine usually lives 20-25 years. The ponies can reach 30 because they have a longest nature. The most common cause of death in horses is colic, an abdominal disorder that can occur in the form of torsion, impact or gases. The big problem is that horses cannot vomit, which converts any digestive alteration into a potentially deadly threat. It is estimated that about 90 percent of equine deaths are associated, directly or indirectly, colic episodes. Its causes can be multiple: sudden changes in the diet, food intake, lack of water, parasites or even stress. Some cases are resolved with outpatient medical treatment, but the most serious require surgery. These operations, in addition to being expensive, imply very high risks, which translates into that many owners opt for euthanasia when an old horse suffers a severe colic that compromises his life.
On other occasions, the least common ones, circumstances such as “Chicago 57” are given, which are incurable chronic diseases that mark the end. And there the question arises: what to do with the body of an animal that has been part of the family and of everyday life for years? Structuring and organizing the end of an old horse is not an easy task for an owner who has been sharing his life with him for years.
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