Wiggle - Day 2,798

Poor Wiggle hasn't had the best week.

He's wobbly, which is old age but he was unsettled in the morning before I went to work which worried me so I made an appointment for him to see the vet.  Thankfully, I was able to keep an eye on him with the Panasonic Smart Home system while I was at work and he did eventually settle down and sleep.

His skin has been bad recently and one area was inflamed which may have been the reason so he was given antibiotics but unfortunately they made him sick so I arranged to get an alternative prescription made up.  

Wiggle hasn't been sick since yesterday and has now decided that he would rather have his breakfast in two sessions, which is fine, but worrying as he usually loves his meals.  But the reality is that he is an old dog now at 13 years and 4 months.  

And that reality breaks my heart.  Wiggle is such a special boy, to me, he is The Best Dog Ever but as much as I love him, the reality is that he is slowing down and our time left together is not the amount of time I want.  

All I can do is love him and care for him and enjoy every day we have and hope that we get lucky and have plenty more...

Wiggle - Day 2,791

Wiggle's favourite pastime these days is lounging on his bed. He sleeps a lot but at his age, that's fine. 

He still likes his walks but takes his time, walking at a much slower pace.  I was looking back to Wiggle's first winter here and he was a lot more active!

Wiggle still loves his fuss and cuddles and tries to play with his toys but more often than not, ends up falling over but it doesn't bother him, he still tries to play.  And when he dreams, he still has running dreams....

Happy 6th Gotcha Day, Sofy!

Six whole years of Sofy!

Sweet little Sofy has been with us for 6 years and I think she has made me smile every single day.  She is daft and cuddly, snores louder than any other dog I've lived with, is obsessed with food but stays slim due to her anxiety of wondering where her next meal is coming from!

Happy Gotcha Day Sofy, we love you!

Wiggle - Day 2,777

Wiggle has started 2016 quietly, mostly because now that he's in his senior years he has decided he does not like the rain so our walks have been short as he prefers to stay indoors.

Today though, a dry, cold morning so we stopped at Maud Heath when we were out running errands.  Nowadays Wiggle needs lifting in and out of the car but once he was in the field, he was happy: 

Wiggle does try and run but he has lost co-ordination in his back legs so its a bit of a struggle, even though his mind is willing:

Wiggle - Day 2,763

Wiggle, Sofy and Lilly had a lovely Christmas and shared the leftover roast turkey dinner between them.  They also received lots of presents and shared some of their treats and new toys:

After all the excitement, they were worn out:

Merry Christmas from Wiggle!

 

It's nearly Christmas!

 

Wiggle plans on relaxing, feasting on tasty snacks and taking things easy.  He and Sofy have gifts to open and will have their share of turkey dinner.

 

Thank you for your continued support over the last year and we wish all of our friends and followers a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

Wendy, Wiggle & Sofy xx

 

Wiggle - Day 2,756

We have Lilly staying with us for Christmas while her family are away so Sofy is happy to have her friend here:

This morning we all went up to the Downs.  Wiggle was bemused with Sofy's strange expression:

Lilly and Sofy playing:

Wiggle trundled around for a while but went back on lead to stop him overdoing things:

Lilly and Sofy played ball games:

3 tired, but happy Labbies: