They wanted to cover some Three Dog Night, but they were short a dog. So they just rolled out some Steppenwolf.
In the "kinda sad" department, old Murphy couldn't jump up on the stage by himself. He's starting to show his age. Actually he's been showing it for a while. I've just been looking past it. But there was a day when how could leap and climb over a six foot fence and damn near catch the top of an eight-footer. I remember chasing him in my Jeep as he ran nearly half a mile full tilt once too, and he used to strain and pull at the leash something fierce if I let him. Now he just walks alongside me and I try not to go too fast for him. He still demands his walks but they're shorter and slower now and if I throw a toy he just sort of saunters after it, all the time in the world.
He's ten, getting close to eleven.
And Belle's eight and has't even tried to dig out of the yard in some time. Seems like just the other day they were new two-year olds, filled with all the energy and mischief in the free world. Where'd the time go?
Well, dang it. I know it's a regular feature of owning pets, but ... rats. Still hate to see it happen.
ReplyDeleteHey Murphy;
ReplyDeleteYeah it bites, our dog is 10 years old and is starting having problems getting into my truck, so Harry on his own initiative found some plans on pinterest and he built the ramp for our Dog. I was impressed that a teenager thought of something other than himself and food.. LOL
Does Belle run into the water table digging beneath the fence?
ReplyDeleteLOL. Not yet, but it's entirely possible here.
DeleteSad to hear, and I remember you chasing Murphy...LOL
ReplyDeleteIt's always sad that for the privilege of being our dogs' companions and caretakers, we have to endure their passing in most cases. It's worth it, but it still hurts. May Murphy stay healthy and well for many more years - Belle too!
ReplyDeleteIt sucks getting older
ReplyDeleteHad to get an abscess lanced on Wolfgang last week. At 7 he's too young for that sort of nonsense
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dogs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post.
Paul L. Quandt
Yep, that's the hard thing about having pets. They leave us and take part of us with them.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, Grasshopper, but what wonderful memories they leave behind. I lost my beloved Sienna (age 14-16) last August after twelve years. The pain has finally subsided, but she gave me, and my Daughter so many happy remembrances.
DeleteSeems like just yesterday Murph was winding his leash around my legs and yanking me off my feet...
ReplyDeleteWow Murph, I feel your pain brother. We're all aging but our companion animals do it too fast. Time is certainly flying...
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