Believe it or not there is a magazine called Just Labs. The recent issue came yesterday and it was devoted to older labs. I devoured the articles, which didn't really tell me anything I wasn't experiencing with Murphy, but confirmed all is part of the aging process. As we both stiffly walk around the house in the morning, I was wondering about an article about aging moms of labs!Several days ago I met a man involved in forest activism. He is owned by a Rhodesian Ridgeback, Stella. While he was regaling me with his exploits in confronting the US Forest Service and trips he'd taken with his dog, I told him I am owned by two Yellow labs. His response was dismissive, as if labs were not as "cool" as his dog. Just as I was willing to excuse his arrogance he dismissed "the girls." Fortunately it was at the end of the meeting, I got up to leave. I would never think to dismiss anyone else's dogs, although I have to admit, I am a just lab kinda' gal!
Murphy is a little more than 4 months shy of her 15th birthday. I scoured the magazine for ages of elder dogs and found nothing about labs that old. Everyday it is something different, we hit on a routine for a few days, then it will change. But it's good. We're a just lab kinda' home!
Murphy's day.
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I am owned by both a lab (black) AND a Rhodesian Ridgeback. While I could not "dismiss" any dog (I don't think!), I could (and do quite regularly) dismiss their people. Why can't more people be like their dogs, anyway??? Way to go, Murphy - hope you have an awesome 15th.
Heidi & Aysha & Bo
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