I hate seeing my dog get old.

[Samantha]

37. Oh, my goodness, this is exactly what I am going through with Cheyenne

Adopted her when she was ten weeks old. She has been truly amazing to live with -- just a little black cock-a-poo who could run like the wind. She could jump fences and did so when she wanted to go see one of her human friends. She is now 13 and a half and has the same problems your dog has. Sometimes she sits by the door to go out, and once I take her out, she has forgotten why she wanted out.

I don't mean to detract from frogmarch's feelings, but I just want to say when things get difficult, I remind myself of all the joy and happiness Cheyenne has given me these last years. I think that is the only thing that is helping me get through this and perhaps it will help you and frogmarch to try this. Just when you are ready to break down and cry, instead think of some hilarious trick your precious dog did that made you laugh like crazy.

Sam