We have thoroughly enjoyed our “special needs older hound”. She is about 12 years old now, diabetic, almost totally blind and does not hear well…but she is also the sweetest dog ever! Even if she can’t figure out who is calling her or where they are calling her from (as she stands with her head tilting from side to side and ears lifted high), or she hears a doorbell ring on TV and runs barking to our door (and we have to convince her no one is there), she always has a spring in her step and a wag in her tail. (plus she makes us laugh!) )!
Even the cats love her and cuddle up with her every chance they get. We know we don’t have years and years with her like we will probably have with our other younger dogs, but we will take what we can get. She is just a blessing in our lives. She loves her people and we love her! Caring for her takes a little more effort, but well worth every bit of it! Mercedes (aka Steve) has been the best addition to our household (as she lies sleeping at my feet.)
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