He bore many bruises and swellings on his neck, head, ears, and face. His left eye, damaged and half-closed, mirrored the depth of his despair in that poignant moment.

A compassionate Samaritan, moved by the dire sight, arrived at six in the early morning to transport him to the emergency veterinarian. Brodick’s herniated discs were causing him immense pain, prompting the doctor to initiate treatment with a spinal block. Despite Brodick’s perceptiveness and intelligence, luck seemed to be elusive.

The agonizing days gradually gave way to recovery. His body’s bites and cuts nearly healed, and his skin smoothed out. Secured with a wing and aided by a support belt, Brodick, despite eating properly, experienced weight loss.

To provide Brodick with a breath of fresh air, modifications were made to his wheelchair. Unfortunately, a parallel gland decomposition and blossoming lining presented a grim development.

Though Brodick’s fundamental issues persisted, he adhered to his routine of eating, drinking, and defecating. However, severe seizures occurred during the night, attributed to rapidly developing necrosis. Despite daily chymotrypsin therapy, the necrosis threatened to spread throughout his body.

A sizable tumor in Brodick’s spine had transformed into soft tissue, marking it as a malignant tumor. Blood tests revealed the onset of sepsis. Stronger painkillers provided only fleeting relief.

After much deliberation, veterinarians made the difficult decision to grant Brodick peace, free from further agony. “Soft clouds to you in paradise, our beloved Brodick.”