Sad day in the neighborhood. Maddie, our neighbor dog has been growing older. I feed and let Maddie, a German-Shepherd mix in/out many afternoons as Ellen, her guardian works until the evening. I've been helping out as needed for years and watching Maddie grow old. Seeing Ellen walking Maddie and visiting with everyone has been a standard part of our neighborhood. But it is no more. :(
I went to let Maddie in on the 15th and for the first time, she couldn't get up. Her hind legs had been getting weaker and a bit less cooperative over time. And on one level we knew the day would come when they would be too weak to do anything at all. But honestly, I was stunned that it happened on the 15th. I went over and she tried hard to get up out of the grass, but she couldn't. She just laid down on her side - head and all - helpless. Thank goodness, three guys from Namaste Solar Panel company happened to be at Ellen's checking out some work stuff. They were kind enough to help me (well, they did it all really) get Maddie in the house. She's still a big dog! Once in, she just laid there. She wouldn't lift her head. It was just so sad. I called and left a message for Ellen and waited with Maddie for her to come home. Dave came over as did Harlan, a neighbor who also cared for Maddie. We stayed most of the evening with her and helped carry Maddie to the bedroom for the night.
After Ellen was home a while, Maddie was able to lift her head. She was clearly so happy to see Ellen! Maddie - she was 15.5 years old and lived a fantastic life.
The morning of the 16th, we went over to spend with Maddie and Ellen. Many of Maddie's friends came over to say goodbye. Lots of tears. RIP Maddie dog.
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Sad day in the neighborhood. Maddie, our neighbor dog has been growing older. I feed and let Maddie, a German-Shepherd mix in/out many afternoons as Ellen, her guardian works until the evening. I've been helping out as needed for years and watching Maddie grow old. Seeing Ellen walking Maddie and visiting with everyone has been a standard part of our neighborhood. But it is no more. :(
I went to let Maddie in on the 15th and for the first time, she couldn't get up. Her hind legs had been getting weaker and a bit less cooperative over time. And on one level we knew the day would come when they would be too weak to do anything at all. But honestly, I was stunned that it happened on the 15th. I went over and she tried hard to get up out of the grass, but she couldn't. She just laid down on her side - head and all - helpless. Thank goodness, three guys from Namaste Solar Panel company happened to be at Ellen's checking out some work stuff. They were kind enough to help me (well, they did it all really) get Maddie in the house. She's still a big dog! Once in, she just laid there. She wouldn't lift her head. It was just so sad. I called and left a message for Ellen and waited with Maddie for her to come home. Dave came over as did Harlan, a neighbor who also cared for Maddie. We stayed most of the evening with her and helped carry Maddie to the bedroom for the night.
After Ellen was home a while, Maddie was able to lift her head. She was clearly so happy to see Ellen! Maddie - she was 15.5 years old and lived a fantastic life.
The morning of the 16th, we went over to spend with Maddie and Ellen. Many of Maddie's friends came over to say goodbye. Lots of tears. RIP Maddie dog.
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