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She Knows You’re with Her

In the past three months I’ve had quite a few conversations with people who were unable to physically be with their dog when the dog died, and they feel guilty and even angry. If...

June 1, 2020 4:00 am

Sweet Lessons for an Uncertain Time

This week we welcome back guest blogger Amber Kizer—the eloquent chronicler of the adventures of Sweetie. You’ll especially love what Amber has to say because she speaks so beautifully about the lessons taught by an...

May 18, 2020 4:00 am

GiveBIG for Bella Nina and all the ODH Dogs

Her name is Bella Nina. Yes, I’m talking about the poster dog for this year’s GiveBIG campaign. Bella Nina is one of more than 300 Old Dog Haven dogs you’ll be helping if you...

May 4, 2020 4:00 am

Latest Newsletters

Wonder what it’s like to be an ODH permanent foster (Final Refuge) home? Read more about the dogs and our terrific foster families and volunteers in our May 2020 E-Newsletter and our March 2020 Print Newsletter....

May 1, 2020 5:00 am

Dog Programs for COVID -19

(This week we welcome guest blogger Joe Myers, Art Director of Old Dog Haven. He claims that he didn’t really write this, but we’ll give him credit anyhow because we’re sure he inspired the author!)...

April 20, 2020 4:00 am

Social Distancing and Coming Together

I’m sure the irony isn’t lost on you. How is it possible that people are coming together while practicing social distancing? Reaching out to others doesn’t have to be physical. Hopeful thoughts and acts of...

April 6, 2020 4:00 am

Flower in Bloom, A Senior Dog’s Story

This week we welcome back guest blogger Emily Felty with a dog story that many of you will read with a smile because it sounds like your own experience. To remind you...

March 23, 2020 4:00 am

Sharing is Caring

As kids we’re taught that sharing is a good thing and that concept often follows us through adulthood because many people are very good at sharing, whether it’s time, money or anything else that’s “shareable.”...

March 9, 2020 4:00 am

Calculating Candles on the Cake: New Research on How Our Dogs Age

By Emily Felty This week we welcome guest blogger Emily Felty who says this about herself: I’m Emily! I’m an East Coast transplant with a West Coast heart and a few furry rescues. I...

February 10, 2020 4:00 am

If Not Us, Then Who?

By Elaine Gantz This week we welcome guest blogger Elaine Gantz, foster mom to Old Dog Haven dog Archie. Elaine has been doing final refuge for a number of rescue groups,...

January 27, 2020 4:00 am

Dementia in Senior Dogs

Note: I’ve had so many conversations with people about dementia in senior dogs in the past couple of months I thought perhaps it might be good to re-visit the topic with the hope that...

January 13, 2020 4:00 am

BELIEVE

Last week I watched The Polar Express as I do each year during the Christmas season. The message of the film is a powerful one that extends beyond a charming story, and it can...

December 30, 2019 4:00 am

On Being Connected

I’ve talked before about how Old Dog Haven dogs are ambassadors in so many ways, and this week I’m thinking specifically about the connection that’s made between our dogs and the people who sponsor them....

December 16, 2019 4:00 am

Harley Rae

By Paula Moreschi Your continued support to our mission has had a profound effect on so many senior dogs in need. #GivingTuesday is tomorrow and today we’d like to share a very special story with...

December 2, 2019 4:00 am

Old and Grumpy

By Laura Hentges, CPDT-KA, CCS Have you ever described your dog as old and grumpy? Is your dog less interested in playing or slowing down on walks? Less tolerant of your neighbor’s puppy...

November 18, 2019 4:00 am

Yes, I know You’re a Dog

As we leave the Halloween season of dressing ourselves and sometimes our dogs in costumes, we move into holiday festivities, which offer the same possibilities, and I got to thinking about why people dress up...

November 4, 2019 4:00 am

Corrie’s Lessons

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...

March 11, 2019 5:00 am

Julie Austin – ODH’s ‘official’ photographer!

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...

November 1, 2018 12:53 pm

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