Icy steps

[Lisa]

We’ve had melting and freezing and freezing rain over the last week. Last night when Simba was barking to come in, he stood at the steps to the deck, which leads to the back door, looking uncertain. He did not want to go up. He must have slipped coming up at some point yesterday. I had to get his leash and lead him out the gate to the front door. This morning, same thing. He desperately wanted to come in for brekkie, but would put a paw on and go no further. I got the leash and carefully encouraged him up. He was fine with me going with him. Sigh. I’m so ready for winter to be done….months left, yet.

 

[Selina27]

Goodness Lisa it does sound like incredibly hard work. I guess Simba is sensible not to risk hurting himself.

 

[HAH]

Poor fellow; is it worth/possible putting down something like an old towel or two on the steps that you can leave there but will give him grip and look sufficiently different?

 

[Lisa]

Sorry, forgot to update this. After that one day, Simba is fine with the stairs again. Probably because the sheet ice that covered them has now gone away. Poor guy. He must have slipped on them. So much ice this winter....