I'm torn- on the one hand, I think animals do let us know when it's time- a friend of mine just had to have her cat put down due to cancer, and she was told that she would "know" when it was time. She didn't believe that for a second, but sure enough, she said she realized when it was time. If Barbaro's connections think he's still in the fight, I believe them.
On the other hand, as bad as his laminitis is, I would be surprised if he lived to be an old horse- I feel like it will flare up again and wonder if he is going to be in for a life of constant fight against the laminitis and if the quality of life he's going to have will be worth it.
I just don't know. I want so badly for him to make it, but that doesn't mean it's best for him.
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