Elderly dog loves Howrah Beach

My golden retriever Wally is 12 years old. Being elderly with some arthritis and a weak heart condition, he is only able to walk shorter distances. I take him to Howrah Beach every weekend. The Silwood Ave car park suits us very well as it’s the closest access to the beach so he doesn’t have to walk far before he can begin his favourite pastime of sniffing the interesting smells along the edge of the sand. Wally enjoys his short walks around the footpaths near our home but nothing gives him as much pleasure and enjoyment as beach visits. He loves saying hello to other dogs also, you can see it in his big smile. Wally sadly lost his 16 year old labrador brother and soulmate last year and being able to walk along the beach and have a quick dip in the refreshing and arthritis-helping water helps to brighten his (and my) day so much.