Deal pals,
This is a little embarrassing, but Lady said it is important to be honest and share our lives as they unfold.
My backend is not as strong as it used to be. Sometimes the stairs seem too much for me. The other day I sort of fell on them when Lady was in a meeting and she raced out, headset on to help me (and then had to explain what happened). I can blame the steps for being slippery for this.
However, the other day I was out back and I needed to do all my business and I thought, I will follow this turkey tracks out into the yard a little and I got stuck.The snow was deeper than I thought and my back end was just not strong enough to lift me out of it. Lady threw off her slippers, jumped into her shoes and raced out in -14C/7F in her T-shirt to help me out. I did not like getting help, but I didn't much like getting stuck either. She gave me a little time and then assessed me and knew nothing, but my pride was hurt.
I have learned that the turkey tracks aren't solid enough for me.
your pal, I can't believe I am getting so old, Phody
Hari Om
ReplyDeleteOh I hear ya, Phoddy pal... I get so frustrated with my 'hind legs' at times, so can completely understand your dismay... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
that can happen... it happened to our mama too that she did the stairs with their hind cheeks... sometimes it really goes downhuill... but... there are friends with a helping hand...
ReplyDeleteWe're sorry to hear you've been having trouble with your back end, Phod. Our deep snow is tough to walk in here too. We think we can just venture off the packed down paths, but then we fall into the deep snow and have to try to get out of it. Getting old is now fun!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness Lady was there to help you, Phod. It's not easy getting old.
ReplyDeletePhod it is ok to need help...and I admire you for your very pawsitive attitude. Lady is a Gem of a Lady.
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
We agree with eveeyone...sometimes it's ok to ask for help...and we can guarantee...the Lady doesn't mind helping you at all!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rosy & Sunny
Aww, I’m sorry, this is the same problem my Ryder is having. I panicked and raced out, barefoot, across the snow and ice covered backyard to rescue my old guy two weeks ago. Winter is so hard for the seniors.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry you are having trouble, Phod. Maybe a help-me-up harness would help with the stairs.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Misty and Timber