Gifted

Harper B for Blessed with one of her bestie, rePete. Both are 11+ years old.

Harper’s only health issue is some stiffness from arthritis, which is not unexpected given her age and two knee repairs. Quick — knock on wood that she stays healthy 🍀🙏🏽

I call her walks, “sniffs” and limit them to a leisurely 1/2 mile about every other day. I sometimes drive so that Harper can do the “sniff” in a different place with different smells and scenery — even older dogs (and humans) need and deserve an interesting life.

Someone told me recently that a good parent is one that raises the child they have — not the one they wish they had. I think the same is true about dogs. We have to raise — and live with — the dog we have, adapting ourselves to the gift we have been given.

Harper B at 11 years and nine months.

Like the gift of older age 🎁

Enjoy your wonderful day.

Fun News!

Wildflower Chase and his human, Lawrence, ventured in to the Novice obedience ring yesterday for the first time — that went well!

Congratulations Team Chase! 🏆