Tuesday, October 27, 2009

BAXTER: The World's Oldest End Of Life Therapy Dog Passes Away


Baxter, the World’s oldest end of life therapy dog, has passed away. Baxter has become famous with his own Facebook page and a book, Moments With Baxter. Baxter died on Friday, October 16th, at the ripe old age of 19. Having spent 16 years of his life comforting patients at the end of their lives by volunteering at the San Diego Hospice, Baxter will be missed by many, and remembered by all the lives he touched.


Like many aging dogs, in the last three years of Baxter’s life he became very arthritic, but that did not stop him from volunteering. He was very adaptable, and spent the last three years being pushed into the hospital rooms on a cart and gently placed into the arms of the dying, where he was able to comfort them. In his old age, there was a sense of vulnerability in Baxter, that helped create a tight bond between him and the patients he helped let go of life.


I hope you enjoy this beautiful tribute to an amazing animal in the video posted below. Baxter truly was man’s best friend.

3 comments:

  1. Ah! We are so sorry. What a wonderful life Baxter led, and touched so many hearts. The video is sweet. Rest in peace, sweet friend.

    Hugs and snaggle-tooth kisses,
    Sierra Rose

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  2. What a wonderful tribute to a very special life. Baxter must have had a wonderful life and helped many people in their last days. Animals do so much all of us. They touch us in so many ways. Thanks for sharing. He definitely lived a full and amazing life.
    Rest in peace Baxter.
    Ernie & Sasha

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  3. Woof! Hi There, I'm Sugar. Thanks for sharing a very touching video. Just discovered your blog n saying hello. Looking forward to be my new bloggie friend. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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