I called in this morning -- skipped my staff meeting to call -- shhh, don't tell the boss.
I'm kind of in a quandry. The communicator was spot-on about Willy's personality and health issues.
I had already set up an appointment to have him put to sleep due to his acute kidney failure. But, Willy indicated that he wants to stay another few weeks, so we will cancel the appointment.

She was absolutely correct about his having a lot of energy in the morning and being very low at night. Willy evidently feels that the morning's compensate for feeling badly in the evening and wants to stay a little longer. He also wants purreed carrots. (It's only 7:30 a.m. here, and Bobcat is already on his way to the store to get them).

I fly home tomorrow and we'll reassess. Of course, if Willy shows and sign of pain or distress, we will take him to vet so he can cross the bridge.