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Wiener Writings => General Writings => Topic started by: Kari on July 27, 2008, 05:39:45 PM

Title: Doggie Door Ramp
Post by: Kari on July 27, 2008, 05:39:45 PM
We recently got Penny a new doggie door for our back slider. Our old one didn't allow us to lock it to the sliding door from the outside. We were locking it from the inside and having to walk all the way around our townhome building (7 units) to get to our carport in the back. So I finally found one online that had a locking mechanism and I am thrilled!! The only problem was that the rise was quite a bit higher and we didn't like that Penny would take a nose dive when she went out. So Drew built her a ramp to make sure she wasn't stressing her back as she goes in and out about a million times per day!!

Title: Re: Doggie Door Ramp
Post by: Dee Dee and Hallie on July 27, 2008, 06:08:38 PM
That is awesome Kari, drew is really handy! Looks like great traction too.
Title: Re: Doggie Door Ramp
Post by: Teresa on July 27, 2008, 08:44:40 PM
That almost looks like a Molly-size door!! What did Drew use for the traction on the ramp? We need to put something on ours, especially for Molly, in case it ever happens to rain around here. Dad added some shallow cross boards and they help, but she still needs a little more traction.
Title: Re: Doggie Door Ramp
Post by: Kari on July 27, 2008, 09:21:52 PM
We found that black traction at Home Depot in the floor/rug department. They have carpet runners on big rolls and you can have them cut you whatever size you want. They also have the astro turf and this black traction stuff. It worked perfect!
Title: Re: Doggie Door Ramp
Post by: Roberta on July 28, 2008, 05:21:09 AM
looks like the expensive one we are looking at as it locks. Wha whooooooooo and what a cool ramp.
roberta
Title: Re: Doggie Door Ramp
Post by: TerriL on July 28, 2008, 06:41:57 AM
Nice Ramp!  What a great idea! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: Doggie Door Ramp
Post by: Kari on July 28, 2008, 09:45:00 AM
Quote from: Roberta on July 28, 2008, 05:21:09 AM
looks like the expensive one we are looking at as it locks. Wha whooooooooo and what a cool ramp.
roberta
LOL - I think it cost a total of about $13
Title: Re: Doggie Door Ramp
Post by: DeeanDave on July 28, 2008, 02:14:53 PM
What a cool ramp!  Penny is a very lucky girrlll!
Title: Re: Doggie Door Ramp
Post by: Barb on July 28, 2008, 03:08:40 PM
That is awesome !!!  Way to go Drew !!!!  Penny..... mommy and daddy are making sure you are very safe   :thumb: