Elaine, I'm so sorry for Newman and you. Wemple's advice seemed perfect to me. I was with both my son and my sister when they had beloved pets PTS. My son's cat literally gave up and Russ knew it was time. He held him and talked to him during the procedure, all the while crying like a baby. But he knew it was time, for Buddy's sake.
I drove my sister and her pom, Beau, to the vet when it was time for Beau, too. It seemed like Beau knew what was going on and was OK with it. He comforted my sister rather than the other way around. Right before the injection, he lay his little head on her hand and licked her, then closed his eyes while snuggling her hand. He knew he was loved right until the last.
I truly believe you will know with Newman.
Hugs to you and wishing you peace with your difficult decision.
Kim
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