An Interview with a Really Old Mother

Bentley Basset Hound: “It’s Mom’s birthday and we always enjoy interviewing her on this momentous occasion. Pierre and I have written down some of our burning questions so let’s get right to them.”

Pierre Westie: “Happy birthday Mom! How are you feeling? At your age, aches and pains must be a part of life. Exactly how old are you anyway?”

Me: “You aren’t supposed to ask a lady her age. Let’s just say I’m not quite a senior citizen.”

An Interview with a Basset Hound About Being Older

   Bentley is going to celebrate his 9^th birthday this Saturday, December 3^rd. It doesn’t seem possible that it has been nine years since he was a wiggly long-eared wrinkly puppy. Then again, I can hardly remember life before he was in it. He has changed me in ways that I never dreamed possible. I will discuss that tomorrow.

   You might remember on my birthday a couple of years ago when he was gracious enough to interview me. I decided it was time to ask him a few probing questions.

Me: “Bentley, thank you for agreeing to this interview. I know that you are a busy Basset.”

Bentley: “Never too busy for you, Mom. Are those the treats you promised?”

I nod and slide him a piece of jerky.

Tripawds ~ Living Life on 3 Paws

All photos were provided by Tripawds.com

   Do you know a dog or cat that is living life on 3 paws? It is not as unusual as you might think. You can read Skippy’s Story to meet a great little dog that is living large as a tri. I can’t imagine how devastating the decision to amputate a limb on a beloved pet must be for someone. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have someone to talk to at a time like that? You’d need a person that has been down that long road to answer your questions and calm some of your fears.