He found taking his cat to the vet to be put down very upsetting.

The tradition of this Yoga has now for a long time been broken here, O Arjuna, who harassest thy foes, like the sun, by the heat of thy prowess.

whilst they murmur against the present disposure of things, regulating determined realities unto their private optations, they rest not in their established natures

I was also advised to put on a belt and carry a short cudgel or bludgeon in it, for, as Jack truly remarked, the sling would be of little use if we should chance to come to close quarters with any wild animal.