Life Lessons from Old Dogs
National Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 14, 2019 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
I understand that today is National Dress Up Your Pet Day so I got to thinking about why some people do or don’t dress up their dogs. I did a little research and found a few theories: Is your dog the child you never had? Is your need to show people you care about your…
Old Dog Haven Dogs Share Their New Year Goals
December 31, 2018 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
Now that we’re about to officially start a new year most people have goals they hope to accomplish in 2019. I figured our dogs might have a few goals too so I asked 10 Old Dog Haven Final Refuge dogs about their goals for the year. Here’s what they had to say: Pierre: Among…
The Sweet Life, Part 3
December 17, 2018 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Amber Kizer In Part 2, Sweetie was released upon the world to “adventure” herself all over the place. Her resume was already topping several pages, but this next one will need you to think back to the nineties, better yet watch the opening credits to Baywatch before we…
Mister B’s Holiday Gift Suggestions for Senior Dogs (and their parents)
December 10, 2018 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Joanna Mitzel This year marks Mister B’s 15th Christmas, which means he’s reached expert status level at receiving gifts. He’d like to share with all of you some of his favorite (OK and a few not-so-favorite) suggested gifts for senior dogs and their parents this year. For the trendsetters and…
The Sweet Life, Part 2
December 3, 2018 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Amber Kizer We last left Sweetie on the operating table with clear lungs and a tumor removal moving forward. The surgery took much longer than anticipated because of the number and size of the blood vessels feeding the mammary mass. One blood vessel was the size of the doctor’s finger. Sweetie also took…
What a Difference a Year Makes
November 26, 2018 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
An Inspiring #GivingTuesday Story #GivingTuesday is Tomorrow, November 27 Old Dog Haven Final Refuge dog Macy arrived at her foster home last year just days before #GivingTuesday and her transformation has been amazing. When Macy arrived at her new foster home she was in poor health, very anxious, and had an untreated wound on…
The Sweet Life, Part 1
November 19, 2018 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Amber Kizer This week we’re delighted to welcome back foster mom Amber Kizer. You’ll remember her because of the wonderful tribute she wrote in June to her ODH dog Max. Amber is going to take us on a journey that will take several weeks to complete so look for Part 2 on December…
Did You Know … ?
November 5, 2018 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
People call or email Old Dog Haven every day with questions, so I thought this week I might answer 10 frequently asked questions with the hope that perhaps a question you have will be addressed here. You can also visit our website (www.olddoghaven.org) if you need more information. 1.…
Come Celebrate with Us!
October 22, 2018 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
The Second Annual Old Dog Haven Calendar Release Party Saturday October 27, 1:00 – 5:00 Northwest Cellars, 11909 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034 We’re so excited about our second calendar release party and wine tasting that we’d like to share some information with you about the event as well as tell you a bit…
Transportation Needs for Senior Dogs
October 12, 2018 Life Lessons from Old Dogs
By Joanna Mitzel My boyfriend works in the transportation industry and travels frequently for work. For me, that often means two things: Number one, when I do come along for the ride, I spend a lot of time just watching…
