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Originally Posted by BostonRott Let him see her after she's gone, whether you bring him to the vet, or if the vet comes to your place, let him see her body. |
Definately. Each responds a bit differently. And they do know/understand a lot more than you think.
My crew was in the play area. Candy Sue (Rhodesian/Greyhound) age, 16, had a stroke. She always liked her special sunny spot in the grass to lie in and being old...she laid there a lot. Then I noticed Jazmine seemingly standing guard and protecting her. The Cocker, Mr Digbee, began barking. I went out to discover she'd had a stroke. She was unable to move. It was obviously time for her to go.
We quickly got a blanket and took her in for euthanasia.. The other dogs didn't have an opportunity to see her once she was gone, as we didn't think of it. But they did get to be with her and snif and say good bye, so to speak, before she left. I honestly think Jazmine would have stood watch until after she was gone. I'll never forget how "soldier like" she behaved.
Both dogs were very sad eyed and quiet for a few days. Jazmine, especially, lacked her usual vigor. Digbee laid where Candy's scent was strongest.