Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Old Dog Suckerness
June 13, 2016 General News, Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Do you qualify to be a member of the Brotherhood/Sisterhood of Old Dog Suckers? Semi-retired psychiatrist and Old Dog Haven staff member Shirley Stallings offers a diagnostic assessment of a disorder found in people uniquely drawn to elderly dogs. Check out her criteria to see if you have this disorder: “A. A disorder that may…
Differently-abled Companion Animals
June 6, 2016 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Recently I was asked to write an article for the Washington Animal Control Association newsletter about caring for companion animals that are disabled. Even though you read a blog several weeks ago about living with a blind dog I thought this article might be of interest to you because of my overall perception regarding disabilities.…
Why Do Senior Dogs End Up in Shelters?
May 30, 2016 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
For those of you who have a love for senior dogs and wonder why an old dog would end up in a shelter, this posting provides information that will answer your question. Knowing the why behind the thousands of homeless senior dogs living in shelters probably isn’t particularly helpful, but I just felt you…
Welcoming a New Old Dog to Your Home
May 23, 2016 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
If you’re interested in becoming a member of the “Old Dogs Club” and are thinking about adopting or fostering an older dog I have a few thoughts about a welcoming routine that you might find helpful, so I’ll just pass them on for your consideration. Just use what makes sense for your situation. I’m going…
Bogart’s Advice to Dogs on Doggie/Human Manners
May 9, 2016 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Here are a few tips for dogs on good manners with humans from Bogart, an experienced Old Dog Haven Maltese. (Thanks to Joe Myers for being Bogart’s voice.) * The faster you eat the more you show your appreciation of your food. * A good belch afterwards shows even more appreciation. * When walking your…
Thank you!
April 30, 2016 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
You truly did GiveBIG this year for Old Dog Haven. You made this year the best yet for the Old Dog Haven’s GiveBIG event. We don’t have the final numbers of donors and donations for the May 3 & 4 GiveBIG campaign, but we are well above last year’s totals and are so very grateful.…
Blind Dogs
April 25, 2016 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Our guest blogger this week is Old Dog Haven foster dad Jim Perkins. Jim is pictured with his wife Sharon and their two blind dogs Elke and Minky. Nobody wants a blind dog, right? Well, not absolutely no one, but it’s a rare individual who would choose to give a home to blind dog.…
Communicating With a Deaf Dog Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
April 18, 2016 General News, Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Our guest blogger this week, Old Dog Haven foster mom Tonya Kniest, shares her thoughts about teaching a deaf old dog new tricks. Pictured right are Tonya with Lizzy. My first Final Refuge foster, Lizzy, came to me deaf, tail tucked, and fearful of sudden moves toward her, even trying to scramble to the…
Your Dog Doesn’t Know He Has Cancer
April 11, 2016 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Dogs live in the moment. Those of us with two legs, on the other hand, often spend time looking back or thinking ahead and end up fracturing the moment because we aren’t fully present. This inability to be in the moment doesn’t serve us well when we’re dealing with a dog that has cancer or…
“How Do You Stand It?”
April 2, 2016 General News, Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Deeanne Matz, our guest blogger this week, is the webmaster of the Old Dog Haven website and she is also a member of the Board. She and her husband Francesco are dedicated Old Dog Haven Final Refuge parents. Pictured right with Dee and Francesco are their current dogs (L-R) Emma Pearl, Penelope, and Benny.…
