Photo: An old dog on his way up

Nancy Orr coaxes 15-year-old Charlie Moon up a ramp after a lengthy negotiation under the watchful eye of her husband, Ed Barrett. The Lewiston couple cherish their walks with Charlie, despite his old age slowing him down. To ease the strain on their beloved pet, they added the ramp to their car and it has since become an essential part of their routine.

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