What a heartbreaking story. I got all choked up reading it.

Thumper is lovely, and it is truly wonderful that you have been able to keep her healthy and happy for so long.

I think it is also great that you are so aware of how she is doing and keeping an eye out for changes that might indicate the end is close. That takes courage.

We have lost several senior animals, and it is the ever-reappearing question.