I really feel for you John. Our 11 year old lab, whom is our son in all respects but blood, is starting to refuse to go up or down stairs with his arthritis. It's so sad to hear him sighing upstairs when he used to always follow us down to watch TV or sleep on his dog bed upstairs. I just can't imagine how I will feel when the sad day comes.

Memories are treasures but not to be boxed up and locked away.

With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.