Might be the last time

[Atemas]

We took both dogs to the coast today. We wanted Sky to swim in the sea - she has always loved the sea and sand. She had a fabulous swim and managed the walking quite well until the end bit when we decided to go for lunch. We had a bit of a walk to get to where we wanted to eat - she was struggling with walking a bit by then. However, on the way back, she kept stopping. DH and Red had walked in front of us so got back to the car a good 15 minutes before us. Made me so very sad as a few times, I had to pull her lead to get her to move as we had to get to the car and there is no way she can be carried. I could feel the tears coming as I think that is the last time we can do that kind of trip all together. She is very tired now but perked up when she saw me taking Red to play with a neighbours dog - she knew where we were going but I felt she had done enough for today. Poor Sky - love her so much.

 

[Beanwood]

It felt a bit wrong to "like" your post. I hope it is just all the excitement, coupled with the heat that has made her feel a bit...you know...tired now.

 

[Jen]

Hopefully when the weather cools down she’ll have a few more trips in her x

 

[Jacqui-S]

I bet she had the best fun xxxx

 

[kateincornwall]

It is just the hardest part of loving a dog , that sad realisation that they are growing weary , slowing up and can no longer do what they want to do . I feel for you so much , enjoy her good days and give her some easy times on her bad ones , bless xx

 

[Emily_Babbelhund]

So hard, I'm so sorry you are getting to the point where you are thinking about 'lasts'. But what a wonderful gift you've given her to keep doing the things she loves for as long as she possibly can.

 

[Aitch]

Shorter walks might be enough for her for a long while yet.
I do know how you feel though. When I have had a dog getting old I try to fill their lives with Joy. Bear is getting towards the end and I am doing all the things he loves doing but on a reduced scale.
My thoughts go out to you.

 

[SwampDonkey]

I'm sorry but I've walked this way a few times now, my heart goes out to you all. Xxx

 

[Selina27]

My heart goes out to you.

 

[Lab_adore]

My heart goes out to you.

Mine too

 

[Naya]

I’m sure she enjoys everything you do with her, even if it is a ‘last’ for that particular outing. Hopefully she will keep going strong for a while yet x

 

[Cath]

Love to both of you xx

 

[Joy]

This was so sad to read. I hope you can find ways of adapting favourite outings so that Sky can still join in. x

 

[Kelsey]

 

[Plum's mum]

She's such a beautiful girl, brought a tear to my eye.

 

[M.F.]

I’m so sorry. So hard. She’s such a sweet lovely dog.

 

[Boogie]

Bless you both xx

Hopefully cooler weather will help her xx

 

[Granca]

That’s sad - but she must have had a lovely time. The weather certainly hasn’t been helping at all. Maybe with a bit of adjustment she’ll still be able to enjoy outings with Red. It can be difficult, though, as older dogs often continue to push themselves into doing what they’ve always done and don’t immediately realise that they’re getting tired more quickly.

 

[edzbird]

It sounds like Sky had an amazing day at the beach. Try to live in the now with her and you'll both have many more adventures. I know it's hard xx

 

[Emily]