Woman dies after farewell to horse at Wigan hospital (Tissue needed trigger warning)

[Mika]

Don't read this or look at the pictures without a tissue handy.
The sweetness therein is a gift...

Woman dies after farewell to horse at Wigan hospital

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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.

More here --> http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-29951094

[adigal]

1. Aw, that's beautiful!!! Animals are so healing. I hope they have a home, still, after her death. nt

[Demoiselle]

2. The nurse is having a little trouble keeping it together, too...

That horse, in that context, is the most beautiful critter I've ever seen. What a beautiful sad story…Thank you.

[malaise]

3. Just look at the horse's eye for love