Aw, poor ole doggy. Glad she's doing well, and of course you're going to help her eat when needed. That's just what we do.
My own pooch is getting up there in age, too. I work in the basement and she likes to hang out with me during the day; her hips are sore in her old age, though, and I need to help her back up the stairs so she doesn't slip and tumble back down. It's just what we do.
Yes we do what we love to do for our little babies. Sorry to hear that your little girl has aches and pains too. Breaks my heart but I know that it is part of getting older.
Hope all is well and you enjoyed your summer. It seemed to fly by.