Labrador lift
TOH Reader: Steve Hazlett (pup Ellie, shown), Painted Post, NY
Our Lab, Ellie, developed arthritis, making stairs a struggle. So for her 15th birthday, I created the Ellie Elevator! I put together a simple drawing based on her size and decided on an electric winch to sustain frequent use. I made the railing from an old ladder, and the vintage weather vane and cupola were flea market finds. Ellie
