Wow.. what a sweet story.... as they say, we all learn from our mistakes only some are much bigger than others !!! So you have 3 Malamutes then ??? My old boy Ninyo (GSD) got to the stage last year where I had to carry his back end for him as he couldnt support himself at all.... boy was that a heavy task ? We managed for the summer but then it just comes that time when you have to stop and think realistically....... He was over 11 bless him and had a wonderful life..... R.I.P my big grumpy boy.... miss you xxx