I found beauty in death

Photo by Moryt Milo | Micky during the good times

I watched as my friend’s dog, Micky, was euthanized today, a sweet 17-year-old Scottish Terrier.

Micky had become quite ill, even though he didn’t want anyone to know. He had a stoic disposition. But when he stopped eating and drinking water, his owner, Mike, knew it was time, and a difficult decision had to be made. A decision that was traumatic and heart wrenching. Scottish Terriers have a life span of 12–16 years, and…