The Last Visit
Dr Marcus Hartwell, a veterinarian, welcomed an elderly golden retriever into his examination room.
The owner, Eleanor Gray, looked anxious. Her fifteen-year-old companion, Benjamin, had been coughing without stop.
Once radiant, the dog’s face was now pale with age, and each breath came harshly.
Marcus placed the stethoscope against Benjamin’s chest; the irregular heartbeat made his brow tighten.
“Just to be sure, I’d like to take an X-ray,” he said gently.
He already sensed that Benjamin’s life was nearing its end.
