I mean, how hard could it be to build an elevator for my precious doggie?

Answer:   hahahhaha

Very quickly, I found a $99 hoist - 440 pound spec and remote control.  Wow, i thought:  all i need now is the structure to hold and lift.  How hard could that be?

Answer #2:  HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

4 months of nearly full time trial and error later ... voila!

She loved it.

Really!

she hung out with me while i built it and knew it was for her.

I sincere believe it prolonged her life.

what more colud any dog loving human companion ask?

above video is of her very first ride up.  notice her startle at the first movement, but then so quickly, become accustomed  ... to being a flying-poodle.