Oscar
One of my last photos of Oscar (left) on a walk under the powerlines with my wife and our hounds.
He had a good last day, rode in the truck, went to the pet store, even had enough energy to romp around a little. He got extra doggie treats.
Oscar was a great dog and will be sorely missed. I think of the old Twilight Zone episode with the hunter and his dog who end up at what he's told is the gate to heaven. All he'd have to do is leave his dog behind. Of course he wouldn't. Turns out that the gatekeeper wasn't for heaven. He later was approached by another fellow who said of course dogs are allowed. The other side just doesn't give up until the last minute. So he goes.
Non-dog owners may not understand, but I think those we love, even our pets, will be waiting for us when it's time.