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Helen Reddy

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13. At 16

Reply to Tab (Original post)

Wed Apr 17, 2013, 09:11 AM

Apr 2013

I am thrilled he is energetic enough to show some spirit!

Our old rescue when she was younger, would dig holes big enough to bury Rush Limbaugh's....ego. Now, she sleeps 28 hours a day and limps to her food bowl twice a day.

I love this girl so much! I know she will be passing soon, will never be ready for that.

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Elderly dog advice [View all] Tab Apr 2013 OP

I have a dog that does that. OnyxCollie Apr 2013 #1

Yeah, I don't think he looks for attention Tab Apr 2013 #3

No specific advice on that, but elderly dogs are not unlike elderly humans. Stinky The Clown Apr 2013 #2

That is an odd thing to just start doing, Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #4

Oh, he occasionally pees in the corner too. Tab Apr 2013 #5

Maybe just taking a new hobby, some simple pleasure, in his declining years Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #6

That's sweet. IrishAyes Apr 2013 #10

Lots of older dogs IrishAyes Apr 2013 #7

"I'd give 16 years of my own life for another 16 with her and her sister Joy." Stinky The Clown Apr 2013 #8

One of the few times Joy and Freedom quarreled IrishAyes Apr 2013 #9

If he ever needs a Petsitter my Uncle Mack is available.... Walk away Apr 2013 #11

That is kinda sweet nadine_mn Apr 2013 #12

At 16 Helen Reddy Apr 2013 #13

If you really think he has 'doggie dementia' try Anipryl. sinkingfeeling Apr 2013 #14