Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Old Dog Haven Foster Families
June 10, 2019 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
“My pledge to each dog that crosses my threshold is simple: You are wanted. You are safe. You will not die alone. You will not be forgotten.”- Flora Lindsay “Quality of life centers all our actions for the seniors in our care and nothing improves the quality of life as much as love.” Beth Carroll…
End-of-Life Plans for Pets
May 20, 2019 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Peabody Johanson This week we welcome guest blogger Peabody Johanson. Peabody and her husband Jason are Old Dog Haven foster parents for Banjo as well as mom and dad for several other resident Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Peabody. I’m going to talk about end-of-life plans because…
Please GiveBIG to the dogs Wednesday, May 8
May 6, 2019 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
I give. You give. We give, together! Let’s all join together on GiveBIG, May 8 to support the community and causes we care about deeply. GiveBIG is Old Dog Haven’s largest fundraiser of the year and helps the dogs so much. All money raised during GiveBIG is used to care for over 315 dogs…
Making a Difference NOW for the Old Dogs Yet to Come
April 22, 2019 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Kim Wake This week we welcome guest blogger Kim Wake. Kim and…
Adoptable? Unadoptable? What’s the Difference?
April 8, 2019 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
The short answer? It depends. But I’m guessing you might like a more complete explanation so here’s the deal: Old Dog Haven HELPS homeless (or soon to be homeless) senior dogs in western Washington in two ways: 1) Dogs eight years and older that are adoptable are posted on our website and Facebook page for shelters,…
Get Involved!
March 25, 2019 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Do you have a relative, friend, or neighbor who is neglecting their dog? I’m not talking about a dog that just needs a bath or perhaps a haircut, I’m talking about a dog that has toenails growing into his paws, skin that has been itched raw because of fleas or some kind of allergy,…
Corrie’s Lessons
March 11, 2019 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Most of the important lessons I’ve learned in this life have come from dogs. Especially senior dogs. What they have to teach us is always clear, uncomplicated and free of the analytical and judgmental approach to learning that is so often true of humans. This week I want to pay it forward by…
My Experience Fostering
February 25, 2019 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
by Bryana Walters It’s been two months since my foster dog Gramma Rose, passed away. I fostered through Old Dog Haven, which is a non-profit that places dogs in permanent foster homes right out of shelters. Most of these dogs would never get adopted otherwise due to their age…
Meet Two People with BIG HEARTS for Old Dogs
February 11, 2019 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Paula Moreschi This week we’d like you to meet two very special people, Adam and Shane owners of Paddywack in Mill Creek, who have big hearts for old dogs. During the month of February they are showing their love for old dogs by hosting a very special fundraiser for Old Dog Haven.\…
Sweetie and the Bird Box Challenge
January 28, 2019 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Amber and Sweetie are back with Sweetie’s latest adventure. This one’s for all of you who have spent hours in a vet waiting room and it’s also a wonderful example of the dedication and commitment Old Dog Haven fosters have to their dogs. Enjoy! We didn’t have an intention of Sweetie’s…
