Wow, this thread is so bringing back memories...
I don't think little Ashley could have had it any better... your love for her is so evident in all you did for her.
I too am making notes as Peek a Boo will be 14 in December. I find myself watching him more and more daily for any changes. He's like a little eating machine, head in the bowl till it's all gone! He takes a bit longer for lack of many teeth but he does such a good job! He loves his walks, but I did purchase a stroller for him, and he loves riding in it. I wanted to get him used to it before he actually needs it.
And your post about tipping the bowls brought back a moment of horror for me. At the time, we had a Maltese and a GSD, along with Yorkie Sophie Anne. I had always used a large sized water bowl to accomodate them all. One day I was watching Sophie get a drink when she lost her balance and her head into the water and went under. She couldn't get her front legs under her to get herself up and out, and I flew over to her and helped her out. She was shaken but fine. I lowered the water level in the bowl until I could buy smaller bowls to put down for them. Thank God I was there watching her when that happened!
So with our older dogs, you may have to reevaluate everything for safety issues. |