Boxers are very empathetic. I've not had one yet who didn't know when
things were "not quite right" whether because of sadness or joy and
react accordingly.
I lost Cooper on Sunday. The weekend before I had rushed him early
Saturday morning to the animal emergency clinic where he stayed the
weekend. I took him to my vet who evaluated and suggested the best
course would be to take him to Purdue University where they have all the
equipment and can do tests on the fly. Every day, whenever I left the
house, Meg was frantic. When I would return she would be barking and
whining. Leaving she tried to sneak out the door and when I didn't let
her, bark and whine.
On Sunday when I went up to see Cooper and we (Vet and I) realized,
although he'd been trying very hard for the week, everything was just
too much and he'd given up, I made the decision. When I got home,
nothing from Meg but meeting me at the door. I wasn't crying by the time
I got home so it wasn't that, but she spent all afternoon glued to my
hip. We slept snuggled very close. While all last week she'd run outside
and look around, after I got home Sunday she didn't. Somehow she knew.
So, yeah. Our Boxers are the best there are.
LisaW and Meghan
Hanging in and still sad
Valerie I wrote:
>
> I know Boxers are known "huggers" so I am not surprised when I get
> hugs. What has surprised me the last couple of days is this. My mom
> had a stroke and is in the ICU. Guess who has been closer to my side
> than usual? Guess who has noticed when I am feeling upset and/or
> stressed and just has to wrap her arms around me and put her cheek to
> mine? Is she more human than I think, or what? Is it any wonder we
> are nuts about our Boxer babies?
>
> Just had to share.
>
> Val & Heidi
>
> " Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride
> worthwhile."
> Franklin P. Jones
>
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