All our dogs are special, but I think most of us know that there are some that are the dog in a million. I meet him almost 15 years ago to the day, I know he was his owners salvation in some of her darkest hours and tonight I held his paw and stroked him in his final moments. I genuinely think he waited till she was not around to not cause her any more pain than was strictly necessary. How he knew it was my night on call I don't know.
There a sometimes in this job when you feel you have touched the life of a unique dog. He ended his life as he had lived it quietly, with dignity and no fuss.