Bentley passed away this morning. He was in severe shock and was in a lot of pain. We discussed all additional agressive treatments we could pursue but the prognosis was very grim. The vet wanted me to understand that anything I was going to pursue at this time was not going to undue the severity of the dieses and would make him much more uncomfortable. I couldn't do that and so we agreed to put him down. I am heartbroken and while everyone has been so supportive it was very hard for me to come home and face his little toys and bed. I had washed his bowls the other night in anticipation of his getting better and this morning I had to tuck them away in a drawer.
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers - this web site has been very healing. I just pray he knew how much I loved him - before he got sick I was walking him one day when a lady stopped and commented how she knew who the ruler of the house was - and that is comforting. He got anything he wanted and was such a joy to be around. He had a very short life but a good one and for that I rest a bit easier. I will miss him dearly. |