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Woman dies after farewell to horse at Wigan hospital
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| 11/7/14
Posted on 11/07/2014 2:08:54 PM PST by Kartographer
Staff at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan granted Sheila Marsh's last wish, by arranging a visit from two of her horses on Monday afternoon.
The hospital said the 77-year-old, unable to speak properly due to illness, "gently called" her favourite horse, who then nuzzled her cheek.
Mrs Marsh, who used to work at Haydock Park Racecourse, died early on Tuesday.
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: pets
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God gave dominion over all the animals on the Earth, but only horses and dogs know it.
To: Kartographer
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posted on
11/07/2014 2:12:02 PM PST
by
golux
To: Kartographer
That was very nice for the Hospital or Hospice to make this happen.
To: Kartographer
I’m about to make (personal) history here - I virtually NEVER praise administrators or governmental officials anymore, due to an utter wasteland of legitimate opportunity.
HOWEVER: God Bless the administrators and/or bureaucrats who enabled/allowed this to take place. It was a truly compassionate act in a world sorely lacking in anything even remotely close.
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posted on
11/07/2014 2:21:42 PM PST
by
Talisker
(One who commands, must obey.)
To: Talisker
Very well said, and I completely agree.
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posted on
11/07/2014 2:23:30 PM PST
by
Puppage
(You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
To: Kartographer
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posted on
11/07/2014 2:24:27 PM PST
by
Huskrrrr
To: Kartographer
Some Animals certainly have empathy! Dogs, Horses, and some cats....
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posted on
11/07/2014 2:28:06 PM PST
by
GraceG
(Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
To: Talisker
To: GraceG
Elephants are pretty good at empathy - at least for other elephants.
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posted on
11/07/2014 2:35:23 PM PST
by
Aria
( 2008 & 2012 weren't elections - they were coups d’état .)
To: Kartographer
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posted on
11/07/2014 2:54:18 PM PST
by
righttackle44
(Take scalps. Leave the bodies as a warning.)
To: GraceG
Some Animals certainly have empathy! Dogs, Horses, and some cats....
I have a cat now who is empathic (except with rodents and lizards), but my mother in-law's cat was nasty. SOME CATS! That is correct... I know little about horses, but my poodles Rufus and Emma are both very sensitive and empathic.
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posted on
11/07/2014 2:54:44 PM PST
by
BigEdLB
(Now there ARE 1,000,000 regrets - but it may be too late.)
To: Kartographer
To: Kartographer
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posted on
11/07/2014 3:04:15 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Talisker
I work in a hospital....
I work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday...52 weeks a year.
I've been involved in sneaking in dogs...for patients..many, many times.
Nothing better...in my mind.
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posted on
11/07/2014 3:11:47 PM PST
by
Osage Orange
(I have strong feelings about gun control. If there's a gun around, I want to be controlling it.)
To: Talisker
Indeed.
Godspeed Mrs. Marsh.
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posted on
11/07/2014 3:33:37 PM PST
by
thesearethetimes...
(Had I brought Christ with me, the outcome would have been different. Dr.Eric Cunningham)
To: Osage Orange
To: trisham
Yeah—— I have tears too.
Very, very nice of that infirmary to make this kind gesture.
Mrs. Marsh will be watching the Rainbow Bridge someday.
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posted on
11/07/2014 4:31:50 PM PST
by
Exit148
To: Exit148
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posted on
11/07/2014 4:33:54 PM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Osage Orange
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posted on
11/07/2014 4:36:30 PM PST
by
SE Mom
(Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
To: Osage Orange
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posted on
11/07/2014 5:21:16 PM PST
by
al baby
(Hi MomÂ…)
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