For several days, we have not been happy with Toffee`s health, he seemed lethargic and was not eager for food or walks, not like his usual self. Additionally, his breath was getting very smelly, as it had a few months ago before he had several teeth out and the remainder de-tartared. So we made an appointment with Francois Marty, our vet, this afternoon to have him checked out. We had resigned ourselves to more teeth to be extracted but in the event it was far worse than that. Francois found a large cancer growing in poor Toff`s mouth, which was causing him a lot of pain. As this had not been present two months ago when his teeth were done, it was obviously a rapidly-growing form, and the vet advised that it was not operable successfully. so we found ourselves faced with the dread decision. We agreed that it was best to end it quickly and painlessly and after an injection Toffee slipped away. Rest in peace, Toffee, it`s been a pleasure knowing you... we console ourselves that he has had a far happier and much longer life than he would have known if we had not rescued him from a concrete kennel in death row at the Melle dechetterie.
We shall bury him tomorrow afternoon in our orchard, where many of out deceased pets lie. A peaceful spot... we shall remember him.
Bye for now.
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