[Prudence]

In case you haven't heard, Boris is dying. He appears to be comfortable, but he's very, very sick and he won't be getting better. He has only one functioning kidney - probably the other one never worked, as the ultrasound shows it's not even recognizable as a kidney - and it's just worn out. He's been hospitalized for a while and is now home to rest.

We're doing the best we can for him and have the name and number of the house-call vet to contact when it's time. I am beyond distraught. Boris is the best friend I've ever had and I love him more than I can possibly express.