Latest Newsletters

April 8, 2026 Events and Announcements, General News

Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be an ODH permanent foster home? Read more about the dogs and our terrific foster families and volunteers in our April 2026 Print Newsletter. Miss a previous newsletter?  You can read them here: January 2026 E-Newsletter;  July 2025 E-Newsletter;  April 2025 Print Newsletter; January 2025 E-Newsletter;  October…

20th Anniversary Wine Tasting Event

October 7, 2024 Events and Announcements, Life Lessons from Old Dogs

  Once again I’m stepping back from my series about what makes Old Dog Haven successful to tell you about a very special 20th Anniversary event on October 13 from 1-5 P.M. at Northwest Cellars in Kirkland (11909 124th Ave. NE.) There will be wine, calendars, books, ODH merchandise, dogs, music, snacks and more. Northwest…

2022 Annual Have A Heart Fundraiser

January 28, 2022 Events and Announcements, Uncategorized

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,…

The Old Dog Haven 2026 Calendar is Sold Out!!

October 1, 2021 Events and Announcements, General News, ODH Calendars

  Please check back next September/October for a list of where to get the 2027 CALENDARS!! Wonderful photos of our Final Refuge dogs – inspiring “tails” that will warm your heart … the 2026 Old Dog Haven calendar is available online here (for online donations of $40 or more; please mark the ‘send me a…

Holiday Store 2020

December 4, 2020 Events and Announcements, General News, Uncategorized

  We have launched our FIRST ever holiday store!   There are oodles of goodies for you and all of your dog lovin’ friends. You’ll find a variety of tees for women, men and dogs; hoodies, hats, mugs and even face masks! And all the profits go to help Old Dog Haven!    The holiday…

Julie Austin – ODH’s ‘official’ photographer!

November 1, 2018 Events and Announcements, General News, Resources

      A special thanks to Julie Austin, Old Dog Haven’s ‘official’ photographer for all the amazing photographs she has taken of our wonderful pups.  Her photo of Mayor Augustus is the cover of our 2019 Calendar and she attends many of our events to capture all the pups an their fosters.  You can…

ODH Book Available for Purchase!

November 2, 2015 Events and Announcements, General News

  Awards: Finalist in the “Non-Fiction Animals” category of the 2015 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards! Finalist in the “Animals/Pets: Narrative Non-Fiction” category of the 2014 USA Best Book Awards! Finalist in the “Animals/Pets” category of the 2015 National Indie Excellence Book Awards.!     Every Old Dog Has a Story to Tell by Ardeth De Vries…

Welcome to Old Dog Haven

October 2, 2015 Events and Announcements, General News

We are a network of private homes helping Western Washington’s homeless senior dogs.  Old Dog Haven has no shelter or kennel, all our dogs live as members of a family.  We are caring for over 250 dogs at a time in our foster homes. We focus on the oldest dogs left at shelters but occasionally we…