The invention relates to an apparatus for helping an animal, primarily a four-legged animal (such as a pet dog or cat), also possibly a human child, escape from a body of water onto a water-adjacent elevated surface. The apparatus is deployed facing the water at an edge of the elevated surface. The apparatus comprises a deck anchor component, fillable with liquid for weight, and, preferably, a friction means to reduce slipping on the elevated surface. The apparatus also comprises a stair component hingedly connected to the anchor component for rotation between lowered, raised, and folded positions. The stair component comprises at least one stair step to be submerged while the stair component is in the lowered position with the anchor component resting on the elevated surface. The animal can escape to the elevated surface by placing its feet (preferably, rear paws) on the step and thrusting upwardly. And, preferably, while drained and in the folded position, the apparatus is light and compact enough for it to be carried, preferably by a built-in handle, and stored.
Teachers Association of Paramount
President
Paramount Unifed School District
Teacher
Education:
National University Jun 2002
Purdue University May 1995
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts
Paramount Academy
Purdue University
Bachelors, Psychology
Concordia University Irvine
Masters, Master of Arts, Leadership
Skills:
Curriculum Design Curriculum Development Classroom Management Educational Leadership Classroom Elementary Education Literacy Tutoring Educational Technology Special Education K 12 Language Arts Social Studies Esl Teacher Training