Hearty was walking strangely 3 nights ago. His footsteps were small, careful and painful. There wasn’t any wound and no signs of fractured or broken bones. I guess it could be arthritis. After his meal, I walked him back to his usual resting place. It wasn’t safe for him to walk at the carpark. I walked away after he was safe at his resting area.
I was thinking whether I should bring him home as it was dangerous to walk around with such a condition right now.
Hearty was abandoned. His owner left him and moved to another place. That was 11 years ago. How old was Hearty 11 years ago, nobody knows but we believe he is pretty old now. 11 years of living as a stray is tough and a very very long time. I told myself, it’s time, it’s time to bring him home.
He settled down immediately when he was home. Sleep a lot. I guess he must be very tired from roaming on the street his whole life.
Vet said he loses his muscles mass. The x-ray shows no sign of broken bones and prescribed pain killer for him.
It has been 3 days and 3 nights and still he is sleeping. He must be very tired. Tired of the noisy street. Tired of hiding from rain and strong sun. Tired of waiting for his meals. Tired of children chasing after him. Tired of adults shooing him away…
Yes, it’s time!
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