29Aug/095
Kirby’s Ramp
Our male Bassett Hound Kirby, has a mass on his left shoulder/neck that makes it extremely painful for him to walk, especially stairs. I built him this ramp to make it easier to go outside. Grace makes a special guest appearance.
In this video, he's on 3 different kinds of pain medicationss (he couldn't even walk the previous two days) but it's nice to see him be able to go outside on his own.
August 30th, 2009 - 13:48
Poor Kirby!!! Nice job on the ramp though.
September 14th, 2009 - 09:50
I came across your blog, and had to tell you I was touched by beautiful Kirby’s story. It’s obvious he was blessed to find you to help him enjoy the last years of his life. Best wishes.
September 17th, 2009 - 20:40
How sweet! I was cracking up when you told Gracie that there was a 100 lb limit on the ramp! Typical Michael humor!
It was nice that you caught Kirby on video though.
October 1st, 2009 - 05:14
I’m so sorry about Kirby – I just had to put my basset down in July due to cancer. Mine was a rescued stray – perhaps they’ll meet in doggie heaven! :)
October 2nd, 2009 - 17:35
yours is a very moving story … I don’t know if you’re aware of this web site, but I find it comforting whenever I’ve had to ease the ending of the life of a companion animal … I hope you will as well.
http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm