The Final Circle of Love: Family’s Sleep for Their Elderly Dog
As our dogs age, they may start to slow down a little. However, we do everything we can to ensure they are happy and comfortable in their twilight years. But one family went above and beyond for their old dog, repositioning their sleep routines just to make sure he felt loved.
Spike is a 14-year-old English Springer Spaniel. Like many dogs his age, he can’t navigate like he used to. He recently experienced a second stroke, which made it hard for him to get up and down the stairs
Unfortunately, this meant Spike could not do one of his favorite activities: sleeping in bed with his family members, something he’s done since he was a dog. “The first night we had him, we closed the stair gate and went to sleep,” Spike’s owner Catherine Morris told The Dodo. “He whined for a couple of minutes before leaping over the gate in the dark and trotting up into my mom and dad’s room and straight up onto the bed! And that’s where he slept after that.”
Their bedroom was on the second floor, so Spike could no longer reach his favorite spot. He kept trying anyway in his damaged state, to the point where his family had to enclose the stairs to keep him from trying. But instead, they came up with a charming solution: if Spike couldn’t show up and sleep with them, they would come downstairs and sleep with Spike!
Now, on a rotating basis, the family set up the pull-out sofa and spent the evening downstairs with Spike, all to make sure the old dog still feels entertained. Catherine returned from college to find her parents’ new resting arrangement, but it didn’t stun her – they’ve always had a close bond with Spike.
“They’re absolutely inseparable,” Catherine told The Dodo. “My father calls him ‘old bean’ and they’re constantly talking away.” “My dad will also bring Spike his water and food to the sofa and feed him by hand to make sure he gets his medications and keeps his stamina up.
Spike may not be the young puppy he used to be, but it’s clear one thing has never changed: his family’s love for him. With this generous act, they are making it clear they will do whatever it takes to make Spike’s final years as excellent as possible.
“We love our old boy so much and are so grateful to have him in our lives,” Catherine said. “Hopefully, we have made up for his not-so-great start in life by offering all the love in the world.” 
It’s outstanding the lengths people will go to make their pets happy. Thanks to this household for taking care of their old canine.
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