Length36m
About this audiobook
In veterinary practice, the moment when a beloved animal’s life must end often reveals something deeply human.
When Men Cry is a short collection of true stories drawn from the working life of an Australian veterinarian. In these quiet encounters, in consulting rooms, paddocks, kitchens, and waiting rooms, men are confronted with one of the hardest decisions they will ever make: letting go of a beloved animal.
A boy holding his rabbit.
A shearer refusing to “betray” his dog.
A child learning what death means for the first time.
A sailor facing life without his only companion.
Told with honesty, warmth, and restraint, these stories explore loyalty, grief, and the profound bond between humans and animals. They reveal moments when strength gives way to vulnerability — and when compassion becomes the final act of love.
Part of the Snippets of a Vet’s Life series, this small book reflects on the quiet courage required to say goodbye.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 16, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
64: When a Boy Loses his Mate
2A Note to the Reader
75: Sailing into the Sunset
31: The Rabbit Boy
86: The Father's Gift
42: The Catholic Rabbit
97: The Old Stockman
53: When a Man Loses his Mate
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