I read his story today on Facebook, and it triggered all kinds of emotions.
After Baxter died last year, PG posted a few vids here: http://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/showthread.php?t=30449&highlight=baxter
In a nutshell, Baxter was a 19 year old lab\chow mix therapy dog. He was unable to walk (arthritis) in his later years, but his owner continued to cart him around to hospice patients to comfort them in their final days.
LA times article here: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2009/11/baxter-therapy-dog-1.html
I put this in the discussion forum, thinking there will be some pretty contentious opinions about this circumstance.
I'm torn.
On one hand, it seems Baxter brought a lot of comfort to many folks in their last hours.
On the other, I'm thinking, "How could you do this to poor Baxter? How long does he have to suffer?"
Regardless, Baxter earned his place at Rainbow Bridge. To him I say, "Thank you, Baxter, for all of the comfort you've provided to those who suffered."
After Baxter died last year, PG posted a few vids here: http://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/showthread.php?t=30449&highlight=baxter
In a nutshell, Baxter was a 19 year old lab\chow mix therapy dog. He was unable to walk (arthritis) in his later years, but his owner continued to cart him around to hospice patients to comfort them in their final days.
LA times article here: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2009/11/baxter-therapy-dog-1.html
I put this in the discussion forum, thinking there will be some pretty contentious opinions about this circumstance.
I'm torn.
On one hand, it seems Baxter brought a lot of comfort to many folks in their last hours.
On the other, I'm thinking, "How could you do this to poor Baxter? How long does he have to suffer?"
Regardless, Baxter earned his place at Rainbow Bridge. To him I say, "Thank you, Baxter, for all of the comfort you've provided to those who suffered."
