Our dog is realy cute as you mentioned.
She is 16 years old. You know, 16 years old dog is just same as 80 years old humanbeing.
But, she is still healthy and cute. She helps to make our flat life changeable. Now, she is one of our important family members.

As you mentioned, when we want to go out, for instance, to make a trip she is a kind of difficulty. Especialy since she got old. So, your choice at that time was not mistake.

By the way, where is AMS that you mentioned at here the day before yesterday. There seems to be a place where is below water lebel. Therefor, I guess AMS can be Amsterdam the capital of Holland, if not, let me know where it is.