Living with a dog who is slowly losing her sight has its challenges.
Hubby and I have always suspected Delilah didn’t see well, but since being diagnosed with Endothelial Decompensation, we’ve noticed even more of a decrease in sight. We suspect it is the main reason she tends to take fingers along with treats.
It’s so sad to me when I see her staring blankly, but intently at the wrong spot. But even with my sadness, I can still find humor in certain situations.
I’ve said it many times, some of the funniest things my dogs do, happen when there is no camera around. Like one night last week.
Most of Delilah’s night walks are still in the dark. I do bring a strong light, but I find it easier for me to adjust eyes to the dark, and easier for Delilah when the light isn’t shining in her eyes. I use the light when a car is heading our way, or for when she stops to poop.
This particular night she decided to stop near a fence. It was what I believe is called a rail fence. There are wooden posts in the ground, and then two wooden posts about two to three feet apart, that insert into the posts forming a type of fence.
As I said, Delilah was very close to the fence, and I was just standing there with my light on, waiting for her to finish (she’s also a ‘kicker’ and she’s hit me with grass or dirt on more than one occasion, so it’s just best to wait until she’s done.) When she finished, she turned to her right, (instead of her left) and whacked her head on the fence, and then stepped in her own poop.
Like you’ve never misjudged distance!! Give me a break, Mama!
I related the story to Hubby and we got a good chuckle out of it, because really, what else can you do?
You make me laugh (or smile), the sweet, funny, loving things my dogs do that make me laugh or smile.
What did your pet do to make you smile or laugh this past week?
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