Sentence 1: Arnold came home one day and noticed his old pet rabbit hadn't eaten. 
 Sentence 3: Arnold's wife sat down next to them, and they talked about the rabbit 
 Sentence 4:  While they were reminiscing, Arnold felt the rabbit grow still 
 Sentence 5:  Tears fell as Arnold held his pet for the very last time 
 Option 1: He held the rabbit in his arms, and pet it softly. 
 Option 2: he took his rabit in his arms and sweetly touched it.