Barker

Harley does not stop barking if I go downstairs. It doesn't give me much time to do anything. I know she just wants to be by me.

Ecotrin
I went to Walgreens and the Pharmacist recommended Ecotrin to relieve Harley's joint pain. She said the dosage I have been giving her isn't strong enough. I sure hope it helps her!

Europe River Cruise
Mom and I will be leaving for Europe on 11/15 for almost 2 weeks. Dad is worried that something is going to happen to Harley because she hasn't been doing too well. I hope that she fools us all!

Update on Harley

My poor, old girl has not been feeling too well.

No More Stairs
Harley is banned from going downstairs because she kept falling down them. Now, I put the gate up. She did sneak down one day when I left it partially open and she came tumbling down! I had to carry her back up!

Sleeplessness
I think that describes both of us! Harley can't sleep because I think she's in some pain. I can't sleep because I have to sleep on the floor in the entryway with her. Since she can't sleep downstairs with me, she got so upset and howled the first night for an hour and 45 minutes. She does not like me to leave her side.

Failing

I do not like to use that word, but Harley didn't want to go out in the middle of the night. She looked at the stairs, and ran back down the hallway to bed!

Morning
In the morning, I had to help Harley walk up the stairs, so no more staying downstairs.

Evening
When I came home tonight, Harley was having an even more difficult time walking. When she went outside, she just kind of stood there looking around. Then, she didn't want to try to get up the step, so I carried her in.

As she was lying on her pillow, she pooped and didn't even realize it.

She's breaking my heart! I'm not sure if she didn't want to go because her legs are bothering her or because she's having another type of issue.

I'm not ready for this yet! It's been a long day already, and I don't want to think about that. I'm definitely the Queen of Denial when it comes to Harley.

So Sad

My dad thinks that I should put Harley out of her misery. Her leg is giving her a hard time, and she doesn't like to take her medicine.

I asked her if she wanted to see Dr. Bob, and she looked at me like I was crazy!

She is still having accidents, so I bought her some doggie diapers.

Facebook
Many Facebook friends have been supportive and think I'm doing the right thing, and even suggested accupuncture, which I was already considering.

I am not ready to lose my best friend!

Harley Survived Another Vacation

Mom and I went to Cancun from October 3-7, and I was so happy that Harley made it. Dad said her leg was bothering her and she had a few accidents while we were gone.

It was nice to be home to snuggle with her!