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In reply to the discussion: Pets are 'scared' and look around for their owners in dying moments. [View all]CDerekGo
(507 posts)Woke me up just before 3am, June 25, panting quite loudly. I managed to get him on the bed with me, just in time for him to take three short gasps, kick his right front leg twice, and that was that. I sat with Bentley for quite awhile, petting on my little Co-Pilot. He was only 2 weeks away from his 14th Birthday. It was only when I realized that Bentley had also evacuated his bowels and bladder, that I knew I needed to strip the bedding before I would be able to do anything else until Bentley and I made our final trip to the Vet. Being in a strange town, I had to call local vet to see what door to use, to bring Bentley inside for Cremation Two days later, I retrieved Bentley's ashes, as well as a Paw Print that the Vet had created. It's quite strange not having a Westie in my life. I'm 58, and for the past 29 years, I've had a Westie 'plodding' along next to me. First it was Holly, who I stood right next to while they administered the drug to put her to sleep (almost 15) then Charlie (Rescue who only lasted 3 months) then Bentley. Now retired, it's tough call for me to make for another dog. I'm planning on selling my FL home and moving soon, maybe once relocated, I'll think about another Rescue. But, I'll ALWAYS be there for my next dog, all the way to the end. Because remember, for us, a dog is only part of our lives, for a dog, we're their WHOLE lives.