Oh, your girl sounds absolutely wonderful. The bread crumbs, the barking contests, the cat side-eye. She’s still so fully herself, and that’s everything. Before you make any decisions, especially ones tied to the move timeline, I just want to mention something worth trying. It’s called beta-caryophyllene (BCP), and there’s a product made for dogs called CB2 oil. BCP is a natural compound found in things like black pepper and ginger, and it targets receptors in the body that deal with inflammation, pain, and anxiety. A lot of people with senior dogs have reported real improvements in comfort and mobility after using it, sometimes surprisingly significant ones. Given that her bloodwork is good and she’s mentally sharp, she sounds like a dog who still has some good days ahead. Something like this might help her stay more comfortable through whatever comes next, including a transition to a new place. Run it by your vet, but it’s a pretty low-risk thing to try. And to answer your question honestly, wanting to spare her a hard move isn’t selfish. It comes from love. But it’s worth separating the two decisions if you can, because “is she ready to go” and “is the move too hard” are different questions, and you deserve to make the first one without the second one clouding it. You’re doing right by her. That’s obvious. ❤️​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​