This is good to hear, but I think you're right about saying someday we'll look back on this stage and miss it. Both of my parents are very ill with terminal diseases and the puppies give us something to laugh about and something happy to talk about. Personally, I'm glad to hear they will settle down because someday I will probably have both dogs. Mom and Dad are both still up and around and able to do most things. But Little Bit gives them so much comfort and joy especially when they're feeling particularly bad. This is working very well for them but I wouldn't recommend getting a puppy for very ill people unless there is someone who will be willing to step in and take the puppy when it becomes necessary. That's one reason I try to spend a lot of time with Little Bit, brushing her and playing with her so she won't be too upset some day. She's a poor eater, so this seems particularly important. I wonder if she would stop eating entirely in a completely strange environment with completely strange people. |