Aging Pets
Our dog Max was born in January of 2004. That’s right, smack in the middle of Will and Mikey. If you’re doing the math…
I was happily loving up my little toddler Will, pregnant with Mikey and I thought it would be the best idea ever to get a Golden Retriever puppy. Follow me for more great advice. Ugh.
So, at this stage of our story, Will and Max were eleven and Mikey was ten.
Aging pets give us the opportunity to allow our kids to step up as caregivers. They can learn to be more gentle. They can bring their aging dog treats and go to him to pet him when he used to run over to them.
Plus, older dogs are great for giving sweet, calm cuddles…
Or laying in the grass while the kids run themselves ragged.
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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