Blackie had not much of an appetite for the last couple of weeks. He stopped eating
altogether Sunday. He would drink some water, but no solids. He was getting weaker
and started to hide under a overstuffed rocking chair in the living room.

I took him in to see the Vet today and she said he was shutting down. He had lost another
2 1/2 lbs since a month ago. Blackie was put to sleep & went peacefully with his head
cradled in my arm. I whispered to him to go find Redbud. I'm sure he is waiting just over
the bridge.