17/06/2025
๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ด๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ โ ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ด๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐.
This week, Iโm caring for a beautiful 12-year-old Spanish Mastiff weighing 65 kilograms with significant mobility issues.
Heโs sweet, gentle, and doing his best โ but he definitely keeps me on my toes in a different way.
With dogs like him, itโs not just about keeping an eye on things. Itโs about actively supporting them through every step.
Hereโs what Iโve been focusing on:
โ๏ธ Non-slip surfaces and not too fluffy beds so he feels safe getting up
โ๏ธ Harnesses and gentle support when moving around
โ๏ธ A slower, joint-friendly routine
โ๏ธ Putting my own muscles at work๐
The reality is, when large or giant dogs start to lose mobility, it can become a really big challenge for their families โ physically, emotionally, and logistically. Lifting them, helping them outside, even adjusting their space at home can feel overwhelming without the right tools or setup.
Itโs not always easy work โ but itโs deeply meaningful.
