Author: Deeanne Matz
My Boss is a Dog – A Day in the Lives of Old Dog Haven Staff Members
April 8, 2024 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
It’s the 4th month of our Old Dog Haven 20th anniversary blog series and this month we focus on our staff because they are truly one of the reasons why ODH is so successful. I could just give you names and titles and tell you that they’re all wonderful, but I think a glimpse at…
Our Foster Families: The Foundation of Old Dog Haven
March 11, 2024 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
As we enter the third month of our year-long 20th anniversary celebration, I’d like to talk about our foster families because they’re one of the many reasons why ODH is successful. We couldn’t do what we do without our foster families. It’s just that simple. Even the best intentions…
Our Mission Is Clear
February 12, 2024 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
This is the second in a series of 12 blogs celebrating Old Dog Haven’s 20th anniversary. Last month I focused on our dogs and this month I want to talk about the importance of our mission as it relates to our success. In 2004 when our founders Judith and Lee…
Old Dog Haven’s 20th Anniversary – 2024
January 29, 2024 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
It all started with Kelsey . . . . 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Old Dog Haven! Not only is this is a remarkable achievement for a regional nonprofit organization but we’ve become the largest senior dog rescue of its kind in the U.S. To celebrate this significant anniversary during the course of this…
2024 Have A Heart Fundraiser!
January 26, 2024 Events and Announcements, General News
Love is in the air for old dogs! 2024 has already been a busy year for Old Dog Haven, with many new senior dogs finding love in homes of their very own. February 1st kicks off our Have-A-Heart benefit, where we hope to raise $10,000 in new sponsorships and donations to support the 338…
Latest Newsletters
May 8, 2023 Events and Announcements, General News
Wonder what it’s like to be an ODH permanent foster (Final Refuge) home? Read more about the dogs and our terrific foster families and volunteers in our January 2024 E-Newsletter. Miss a previous newsletter? You can read them here: October 2023 Print Newsletter; July-2023-E-Newsletter; April-2023-Print-Newsletter; January-2023-E-Newsletter; November-2022-Print-Newsletter; September 2022 E-Newsletter; July 2022 Print Newsletter; May…
GiveBIG for Old Dogs
May 1, 2023 General News, Life Lessons from Old Dogs
New foster, Sarge tells us about his Old Dog Haven journey and why our #GiveBIG fundraiser is so important to dogs like him! Hello to old dog lovers everywhere! My name is Sarge and my tail can’t stop wagging because I am so excited to share the news that I am officially an Old…
Thank you for becoming a Golden Guardian!
April 1, 2023 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
In 2004 Judith and Lee Piper had a dream: To help senior dogs who had been abandoned spend the rest of their lives in a safe and loving home. Since then over 8,000 senior dogs have been helped and currently Old Dog Haven has over 310 dogs in permanent foster care. We’re excited to…
2023 Annual Have A Heart Fundraiser
January 30, 2023 General News, Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Show your love for old dogs! It’s February, the month of love, and we’re hoping to raise $10,000 in sponsorships and funds for all our lovely Old Dog Haven Final Refuge dogs. As part of our Have a Heart fundraiser, Paddywack, a pet food and supply store and long time supporter of Old Dog Haven,…
Ivy’s Corner – Care, Comfort and Joy
December 19, 2022 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Ivy wants to tell you about her two sisters for our Care, Comfort and Joy stories this December. Woof, woof! (translation: Happy Holidays to you all!) For my last blog for the year I’d like to introduce you to my pack mates, Anna and Malorie (aka the poodle sisters). They aren’t really sisters but…
