Update on BenBen- still has more time in him

I don't know if I can put this adequately in words, but sometimes it's easier when you know there's a close-by "end date"? I had been putting off my Aussie's last trip, (he was thin, but otherwise fairly happy) until something must have gone south in his hip and he needed my assistance to stand up squarely to eat. I made the appointment - then dedicated myself to making sure he had a delightful couple of days. It doesn't lessen the heartache - maybe it just makes you go forward in a robot-like manner.

At any rate, I'm so sorry things didn't work out better.