Dropping the ropes: This isn't exactly apples to apples, but its a big deal to me.
My fifteen year old golden retriever, Duke, tore his ACL. I had already told myself a year or two ago that he was in the age where big stuff like this wouldn't be solved surgically. Too expensive. Too hard on him. He's old anyway.
But he doesn't know he's old.
So the surgery happened, and went smoothly. And since I work out of a company vehicle (mobile office for sales visits), he rides along with me now.
I wish I'd started bringing him along sooner. I enjoy our (very) slow walks in the park.
P.S. I asked my employer about having my dog ride along after surgery and he kinda hemmed and hawed and didn't say yes or no. And that's how the conversation ended. So I didn't seek a second conversation and just did it.
Thanks for subscribing, Charles! It sounds like you're making the right decisions for you and Duke. I can definitely see a parallel there to parents who are choosing to do what's best for their families versus what feels expected of them. So glad to hear that Duke is doing well.
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Dropping the ropes: This isn't exactly apples to apples, but its a big deal to me.
My fifteen year old golden retriever, Duke, tore his ACL. I had already told myself a year or two ago that he was in the age where big stuff like this wouldn't be solved surgically. Too expensive. Too hard on him. He's old anyway.
But he doesn't know he's old.
So the surgery happened, and went smoothly. And since I work out of a company vehicle (mobile office for sales visits), he rides along with me now.
I wish I'd started bringing him along sooner. I enjoy our (very) slow walks in the park.
P.S. I asked my employer about having my dog ride along after surgery and he kinda hemmed and hawed and didn't say yes or no. And that's how the conversation ended. So I didn't seek a second conversation and just did it.
Thanks for subscribing, Charles! It sounds like you're making the right decisions for you and Duke. I can definitely see a parallel there to parents who are choosing to do what's best for their families versus what feels expected of them. So glad to hear that Duke is doing well.