There's been talk the last couple weeks, but today it's official. Tomorrow will be my last day at the dog park with my buddy Gus, the Basset Hound. He's somewhere around 12 years old and last couple of years has had an inflamed disk that affects his back legs. They've had him on anti-inflammatories and he's ok, tho' occasionally a bit wobbly.
He loves the dog park. He greets all the other dogs and people, walking up with his head held high and tail up in the air wagging like crazy. He's one of the most popular dogs at the dog park and it's the highlight of his day. He loves to run and chase after other dogs, even with his back problems. At home, "Mom" says his back legs go out from under him, and she admits her hardwood and tile floors are slippery.
I've offered to keep him on a leash at the dog park, so he won't run. He'd still see his human and canine friends and continue to make new friends. But alas, NO. I have to wonder if there's money problems as there was a divorce several month ago, so only one income plus support pmts.
I'm sure when her work gets in the way I'll be called upon to come walk him from time to time.
Yeah...I'm going to miss the dog park too. So much fun watching the dogs at play and visiting with the other people.
