Disclaimer: Sometimes the weirdest thoughts pop into my mind.. This would be one of those times.
Today, I just was just thinking about my Min Pin (He’s so cute). His name is Charlie and he’s about 8 years old and regardless of what Cesar Milan may say, he is not just a “companion”, he is my baby and the closest thing to a child that I will ever have.
Usually, he stays parked on my lap on a pillow next to me but last August, he started to act a little funny. I noticed that he was spending a lot of time outside in the backyard by himself. I got even more concerned when I noticed him laying down behind bushes and even after I coerced him to come back in, he would stay for a few minutes, then go back out.
Long story short… After several Vet visits, in several cities, the Vets determined that he had a major spinal cord issue, but underwent surgery and is doing great now.. While researching, I learned that many dogs can usually sense when they are nearing death and prefer to hide. Discovering this fact broke my heart and I kept wondering why. Did he feel like it was best to just get out-of-the-way? Did he want to wallow in his pain alone? We humans do not usually work this way. If someone we love is in the hospital, we’re by their bed side all day, praying, remembering all the good times and holding on to each remaining moment.
So I thought about my last days.. Would I want everyone I loved around me on my death-bed? Would it destroy me to see the pain and sadness in their eyes? Would it be healthier for all involved to just hide away and pass on without the tears, or would the feeling of not wanting to die alone overcome all other emotions? I know this subject is a “downer” but my question to you is… Would you want everyone you loved at your death-bed?
