As long as we’re discussing dogs, our beloved golden retriever is now 13 and all things considered doing well. She has accompanied me over peaks and through woods and swam together in lakes. Our daughter was 9 when we got her at 3 months old. She grew up and is away from us most of the time but our dog is the most faithful and affectionate companion ever! We aged together but dogs age much quicker. So while we can walk a mile together still she is unable to do longer walks or hikes. It will be a sad day when she leaves us.