Yes, Sasha has been on appetite enhancers for the last two weeks. They no longer work. We are now making her as comfortable as possible, keeping her hydrated, and offering Sasha all of her favourites. Sometimes she eats but each time, less and less.

We are fortunate that Sasha will not suffer the way my late Mother did. In Canada we are allowed to give our darling pets the gift of legalised voluntary euthanasia. Sadly, even though my late Mother had legal documents requesting this very same right, she suffered terribly. Quality of life was not honoured.

One day, perhaps even in my lifetime, Canadians will have the legal right to honour one's wishes for legal voluntary euthanasia in cases where there is absolutely no hope of a cure. Why my Mother could not have her specified, written wishes honoured will haunt me for the rest of my life.

Our darling Sasha, fortunately, will not suffer my beloved Mother's fate.