Dear Lucky,
I’m a small rescue Daschund who is getting old. I’m almost 70 years old (in dog years dogviously) and with my long back its getting hard to join my owner on his bed because its too hard to make the jump – what do I do?
-Ginger, Lee’s Summit, MO
Dear Ginger,
Don’t let your age get you down – in dog years 70 is the new 50. Rest your weary back and ask your owner for some doggie stairs. They make high ascents much easier and you’ll be able to snuggle in bed with your owner without waking them by barking.
Dear Lucky,
I’m a Manhattan cat who has lived in the big city for all my life. My mother was a deli cat and she used to roam the city free, but I am cooped up in a tiny apartment. I don’t mind the space, there’s just no place to run around and get exercise. What do I do?
-LaLa, New York, NY
Dear LaLa,
Don’t frown! What you need is a play structure. You will be shocked when you realize how much exercise you’re getting climbing up and down a cat structure that you won’t ever want to leave home again.
Dear Lucky,
I’m a Snoodle who loves to spend time outside. I have a beautiful garden to roam, but this Spring and Summer I have been having experiencing some stomach problems. What’s going on?
-Captain Leroy, Iowa City, IA
Dear Captain,
What have you been eating? Remember April showers brings May flowers and if you’re eating the wrong flowers you could be getting sick. stick to kibble and you’ll notice your stomach pains may go away completely (and quick) or try the newest trend – The Rotation Diet.
Dear Lucky,
I’m a Golden who loves to run around the yard, but I’m always stuck on a chain so I can only run so far. I wish my owners trusted me enough to let me off the chain so I can run in uninhibited freedom and life really would be “off the chain.” I know my owners are worried about cars coming from the street so that’s why they keep me tied up. Have you ever had this problem? What do I do?
-Mika, Auburn Hills, MI
Dear Mika,
Maybe you should consult your owners on your fencing options (no not the Olympic sport). A fence is a definite option for those dogs who want to run free, and it assures owners that you’ll be kept in safe. Some owners choose electric fences – but beware, those things will really shock you if you step out bounds, so I suggest begging for your standard white picket fence.
Dear Lucky,
I like to keep my claws nice and sharp on our couch in case there’s a domestic beast that needs catching, but when I do it on the furniture my owners go bizerk. What can I do to make everyone happy?
-Izzy, Stamford, CN
Dear Izzy,
For your next birthday I suggest begging for a scratching post or scratching pad. They’re made for cats like you and you’ll be happy to know that they work better than human furniture.
Dear Lucky,
I’m a rescued mutt who loves the kitchen. My owners don’t like it when I jump up on the counters to cruise for crumbs, but it’s a passion of mine. They say it isn’t sanitary and it scratches the counters, but I usually try to do it when no one is home but they always find out – what is a dog to do?
-Pete, Mount Dora, FL
Dear Pete,
You do have a problem! I know you’re going to hate it, but I have to say – paws off the counter! You never know what you’ll find up there, but whatever it is intended to stay out of your reach – so abide by the rules. If you still miss cruising for crumbs, check out under the kitchen table and near the fridge – I always manage to find something scrumptious there.
Dear Lucky,
I’m a cat who lives with a very bossy Bull Dog. When it is time to eat, our parents feed us together on the floor but my Bull Dog brother always finishes his meal then mine. I try to eat all my food so he can’t get to it, but I like to keep it around for later in case I get hungry. What do you suggest?
-Autumn, Toluca Lake, CA
Dear Autumn,
It’s time for you to stick up for yourself. No, I’m not suggesting battling with your Bull Dog brother, but tell your owners to elevate your food where a Bull Dog could never find it. At home, my mommy places my feline brother’s food above mine. If I could reach it, I’d definitely eat it, but the height alone keeps it out of sight and out of mind!
Dear Lucky,
I’ll admit it… I’m a young, dapper Papillion used to living in luxury. Unfortunately for me, my owners have decided to change all of the couches in our home from leather (which never picked up my hair) to some sort of cloth. Now my owners won’t let me perch on my favorite couch spots any longer because of my hair. Can you believe it? Help!
-Prince Ponti, Atlanta, GA
Dear Prince Ponti,
What a horrible problem. I suggest you ask your owners to think about maybe a “Ponti” blanket just for you that you can lie on the couch and not worry about getting hair anywhere but on the blanket.
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