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.