<html><head><style type="text/css"><!-- DIV {margin:0px;} --></style></head><body><div style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:#000000;"><DIV>Our Lola is short and yes, chubby. Not a good combination for heights. We got tired and well, my back got realllllly tired of lifting her on to the couch and bed, so we also bought a 2 step stair for the couch and a 5 step stair for the bed. She loves her little stairs and we get a kick out of how she walks up with with great attitude like - nothing will stop her now! :) We tried the ramp but the dogs want nothing to do with it, not even for getting in the van. So, I take the 2 step stair with us and Lola uses them to get into the van. </DIV>
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<DIV>Before Lola, our Lady also had a hard time getting into the van. She was fine with the couch and bed. Someone designed a 'lady lift' for her since Lady was able to put her 2 front paws inside the van but not jump in. The 'lady lift' was put around her back end so a strap was on the left side, right side and between her back legs. Then, all I had to do was bring the straps together on top and lift her back in. It was so simple and easy that I could almost do it with 1 hand if I needed to. </DIV>
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<DIV>Lola does have a 'lola life' too, but she is so low to the ground that by the time I put it on her, my back is already hurting so I may as well just lift her. Thus, the stairs are great for her. I bought the 2 step stair brand new on Ebay for $19. with free shipping. </DIV>
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<DIV>Hope this helps,</DIV>
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<DIV>Kirsten</DIV>
<DIV>3 Bassets and a tall dog </DIV></div><br>
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