As of: March 27, 2024, 2:30 p.m
By: Lara-Sabrina Kiehl
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His owner is surprised that the dog Charlie lies down in the basket with his girlfriend.
He probably already suspects what will break her heart the next day.
Shirley Bovshow is a dog owner with heart and soul.
When her four-legged friend Charlie showed an unexpected gesture of affection, she was deeply touched and pulled out her smartphone to capture the moment: Charlie lay down in the basket with his long-time companion Foxy - otherwise he would never have done that.
The dog was recovering from a serious illness at the time and seemed to be on the mend thanks to lots of love and affection.
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Dog says goodbye to his furry friend - he felt it
Moved by the moment, Shirley passed the night without knowing that it would be the last for her dog Foxy.
“Charlie surprised me (…).
"He licked her face as he came to her and snuggled up next to her, which warmed my heart," Shirley Bovshow told
Newsweek
, recalling the difficult day that followed.
Just a few hours after her dog Charlie's surprising gesture, Foxy died at the vet.
Dog Bobby also says a bittersweet goodbye to his best friend.
The fact that Shirley Bovshow's dogs laid down in a basket together was surprising and ultimately had a dramatic reason.
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For Shirley, her world collapsed.
Perhaps Charlie recognized the depth of Foxy's suffering, sensed that she was dying and laid down with her, the dog owner from California reflects on the emotional journey.
After Foxy's death, Charlie continued to seek comfort in his late friend's basket.
Read more about how dogs grieve when a companion dies here.
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How does a dog behave when the end of its life has come?
As time passed, Shirley and Charlie slowly found peace.
But the grief for Foxy wasn't just her own.
The dog owner publishes a video on
and makes her story and that of her dogs public.
Thousands of users are deeply touched and express their condolences.
Find out here why losing a dog hurts so much.
In times of farewell, the question often arises: How does a dog behave before it dies?
Are there signs that tell us that the end of life has come for our best furry friend?
Yes, there are.
As a dog nears the end of its life, owners can often notice three distinct phases of behavior that indicate the approaching farewell.
In the
first phase,
the dog consistently refuses food and water.
Even his favorite foods no longer spark joy.
This behavior can begin several days before death because the dog instinctively senses that it no longer needs energy.
The
second phase
often presents a glimmer of hope for owners as the dog suddenly becomes more active.
He shows increased movement, restlessness and a desire to perhaps even go outside.
It is important to give the dog space to exercise his urge to exercise during this phase as he prepares for death.
The
third phase
is the most difficult for dog owners.
The dog rapidly loses strength, may no longer get up and lies there listlessly.
Cramps, vomiting and defecation may occur.
Some dogs begin to yelp or bark shortly before their death, which can be a clear sign of farewell.
For more information you should know about dogs' final moments, read here.
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