Author: Deeanne Matz
Ask Murphy
December 13, 2021 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
It’s the holidays—so, instead of advice, I would like to offer you a present from dogdom. This wonderful poem, originally written in 1823, has been passed from dog family to dog family. Called, “What a Night Before Christmas!” It was written by Nicola, Clement Clarke Moore’s dog. A people version exists as well, but…
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month
November 8, 2021 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Robert Pregulman This month we welcome back guest blogger, Robert Pregulman, who runs Seattle DogSpot, a comprehensive resource for all things dog in the Seattle area, including dog friendly businesses, dog event calendar, and a blog about dog-related issues. In this blog Robert shares his thoughts about adopting a senior dog. Thank you, Robert.…
Old Dog Haven 2024 Calendar
October 1, 2021 Events and Announcements, General News, ODH Calendars
The Old Dog Haven 2024 Calendar is Here! Wonderful photos of our Final Refuge dogs – inspiring “tails” that will warm your heart …2024 Old Dog Haven calendar is available online here (for online donations of $40 or more; please mark the ‘send me a calendar’ box)! Our calendar makes a wonderful holiday…
Thayne’s World
September 13, 2021 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Grey Muzzle Rescue and Sanctuary by Thayne Hamilton
Productive Grieving for an Animal Friend
August 9, 2021 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
If my use of the word “productive” to describe grieving sounds odd to you, indulge me a bit while I ask you to think about grieving in a way that can be productive. Grieving, like any emotion, can be productive if you allow yourself to experience the emotions attached to grieving in a way that…
Creating a Legacy for Your Pet
July 12, 2021 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Peggy Hoyt Note: This month we are delighted to welcome guest blogger, Peggy Hoyt, J.D., M.B.A., B.C.S. Peggy is a Board Certified Specialist with the Florida Bar in both wills, trusts and estates and elder law. She is an author, speaker, host of the weekly “pawcast,” All My Children Wear Fur Coats,…
A Note on Senior Pet Rescue
June 14, 2021 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
by Chelsea Saunders Note: This month we welcome guest blogger, Chelsea Saunders. Chelsea and her husband Reed have been rescuing senior dogs and cats for years. Chelsea says: “In the late ‘90’s and early 2000’s I was a very active volunteer with several animal rescue organizations (and even worked at one for a while),…
Embrace the Changes in Your Senior Dog
May 17, 2021 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Robert Pregulman This month we welcome guest blogger, Robert Pregulman, who runs Seattle DogSpot, a comprehensive resource for all things dog in the Seattle area, including dog friendly businesses, dog event calendar, and a blog about dog-related issues. In this blog Robert shares his thoughts about living with a senior dog. Thank you, Robert. We…
Ask Murphy
April 12, 2021 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
(Written for Murphy (who has problems typing) by his human, Joe Myers) As part of a species that studies human behavior very closely I thought I could be of some help in answering small social problems that you may be having. Here are answers to some questions that recently landed in my mailbox. Dear Murphy,…
