Bastian Died Today

[enduringplum]

Before I left for work this morning I checked on Bastian, I gave him food and water mixed with Pedialyte (to help prevent dehydration) by hand, and cleaned up his newspapers. When I got home this evening he was curled up like he was sleeping, but he was obviously not breathing. I checked for any pulse and felt how warm he was-- he had only died recently, within the hour. Carl and I then drove to my parents house and there I comitted his soul to the Earth, sending with him my love and regrets, although I had few. I only wish I had been able to spend more time with him while he was healthy, but I am relieved that he didn't suffer for very long and that I didn't actually need to have him euthanized.