My husband showed me this Youtube video last night about Baxter, an nineteen year old therapy dog who, even near the end of his own life, shares his time and comforting presence with those at the end of their lives.
It’s a tear-jerker, to be sure. The beautiful teddy bear of a dog, a chow-retriever mix who lost the use of his legs several years ago, is wheeled around in a cushioned wagon by his own carer, Melissa Joseph, who is also the author of the book “Moments With Baxter,” which chronicles 36 stories of Baxter’s four years as a certified …read more