Thursday, April 20, 2023

it's almost time

This morning I had to pry Scout's wolf mouth open to slide pills hidden in a lump of icecream into him. These last couple of days have been the first time Scout has ever been uninterested in food or the outdoors. Everyone said Scout would let us know when it was time... it feels like he's telling us now.

He's so weary, but still the Scoutie who wants to be as near us and get all the pets as possible though. I want for Scout what I'd want for myself--to pass away at home surrounded by loved ones. We have an appointment with the hospice vet for Monday. 

Pic: One of my favorite pictures of Scout. In the old house, he'd lean on the window sill with his stuffie under one arm and get so excited if he saw any creatures swim past us in the river. He wanted to be friends with every living thing when he was a baby. I first posted this here.
 

7 comments:

Nicole said...

It does sound like he is letting you know it's time. What a good dog he is. xoxoxo

StephLove said...

Not eating is probably a sign. I'm sorry. It is good to do it at home if you can, much more peaceful that way.

Gillian said...

Good dog.

NGS said...

This is terrible news. I hope you're able to spoil him rotten this weekend.

maya said...

NGS--Yes, that's the plan.
StephLove--yes, that's the plan for Monday.
Nicole and Gillian--yes, he is. The bestest.

Chiconky said...

Sending you so much love and peace. I’m so sorry

maya said...

💗

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