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I'm sorry to have to say that Baxter started to really deteriorate yesterday and last night and we had to say goodbye to him this morning.

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Dec 22 '22, 08:36

I think we got spoiled by his ability to constantly beat the odds, so we're somehow still shocked even though we knew this was where we were likely headed. He was the smartest dog I've ever seen with an amazing ability to communicate with us (my daughter and I used to joke that he understood every word we said and when he wanted something he would look at us like he was trying to jedi mind trick us to let us know what he wanted, and it actually worked. Just as they were about to give him the anesthesia he looked up at me, put his nose right against my nose and stared into my eyes and I knew that he was telling me that he loved us too and it was ok and it was both the sweetest and most heartbreaking thing I've ever seen. I know that I'll always treasure that moment, but right now it just makes me cry every time I think of it. Thank you for all the good thoughts. Here's a recent picture of Baxter laying on top of the couch cushions in his favorite sleeping position on his back.

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I'm so sorry. He knew you were helping him and he wanted you to know he was ready. -- nm - jnine Dec 23, 15:23
remember he lived a great life and much longer because of you. -- nm - Jingle Bells, Zeitgeist Kvells, posting allll day Dec 22, 10:40
I'm sorry :((( -- nm - Peglegpete Dec 22, 10:15
Oh I’m so sorry. -- nm - kelly Dec 22, 10:14
I'm sorry. I know the feeling. We had to do same with our Griffin last month. Even knowing it's a matter of time it's still difficult. Peace Baxter. -- nm - zunk takes things literally Dec 22, 10:10 2
- I’m so sorry. -- nm - The Allfather Dec 22, 10:23
- {{hugs}} -- nm - Andie Dec 22, 10:15
I’m very sorry for your loss. -- nm - Epiphany Dec 22, 09:36
*pours out a 40 for a G* -- nm - hollywood big shot Dec 22, 09:26
I’m terribly sorry you’re going through this. Everything about it is pain, but that dog knew pure love. Everyone should be so lucky. -- nm - The Allfather Dec 22, 09:25
Aww man, I'm so sorry -- nm - JaxSean Dec 22, 09:21
Sorry, pmb. Was hoping he’d beat the odds again. -- nm - spamlet Dec 22, 09:09
I am so so so sorry. What a beautiful boy. -- nm - Dark Callisto Dec 22, 09:01
Thanks all. Here he was as possibly the cutest puppy that ever existed. -- (pic) - pmb Dec 22, 08:50 [Attachment] 4
- Awwww -- nm - Epiphany Dec 22, 09:36
- aww, that face! :) - — nm - i.b! Dec 22, 09:34
- ahhhhhhh -- nm - Andie Dec 22, 09:02
- awww -- nm - psilotum Dec 22, 08:51
so sorry -- nm - mud Dec 22, 08:49
really really sorry to hear this -- nm - prayformojo Dec 22, 08:47
I'm so sorry -- nm - decline Dec 22, 08:46
oh, i am so so sorry. heartbreaking. -- nm - Andie Dec 22, 08:45
Sorry man. That really sucks. :( -- nm - sycor Dec 22, 08:43
So sorry, pmb, but like b! said, what a good boy. - ReluctantCynic Dec 22, 08:43
I'm so very sorry for your loss. 💔 -- nm - Krusty Dec 22, 08:43
I am so sorry, but so glad you had that moment with him. - Spawn Dec 22, 08:42
oh man I am so sorry. :( - Jovian Dec 22, 08:41
so very sorry. what a sweetheart and good boy to the end. 💕💕 — nm - i.b! Dec 22, 08:40
I'm so sorry -- nm - JD Dec 22, 08:40
:( -- nm - All I want for Xmas is znu Dec 22, 08:37
so very sorry. always hard. -- nm - Beaker Dec 22, 08:37

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I'm sorry to have to say that Baxter started to really deteriorate yesterday and last night and we had to say goodbye to him this morning.

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