Spencer sounds like a sweet doggie. I feel kind of sad about my kitty. In some ways its more convenient now--she does not climb or jump up on much or get into things like when she was younger--but its sad to see her slow down so much & have trouble jumping up on things. I suppose now shes old she has Arthritis just as I do & like me I see some days she moves better & some days worse. We are growing old & stiff --together.