Sorry to say that the little 14 year-old Tuxedo tomcat that took care of me had to be allowed to pass. Schmendrik had developed a blocked bladder and was suffering badly. My new vet was far more humane than the local APA is.
Just to let everyone know. I got a new dog. I got him on June 19th. He's a bit bigger than my Lucky was and of course a completely different personality, but, who would have expected any different or wanted anything different for that matter. They are all individual