In a world where age is just a number, and pie is a universal language of love, Camp Golden Years Senior Dog Rescue in Tehachapi, California, became the epicenter of what can only be described as the “Great British Bark Off,” but with a twist that would make any pie enthusiast pause mid-bite. “We combined senior dogs, pie, and a dash of competition into a concoction so heartwarming it could melt the coldest of hearts,” said Rocky Kanaka, the mastermind behind the competition. Enjoy the silliness and Happy Pi Day! (see video above) See also  This Special Needs Dog Melts Hearts As She Enj ..read more

Christy Solko of Surprise, Arizona was scrolling through Nextdoor when she saw a post from a dog rescue advocate with an urgent plea for help. The county animal shelter had a 72-hour hold on an 8-year-old stray Pug who had been found wandering the streets of Phoenix, and if no one came forward to foster, they would be euthanized, possibly before the 72-hour mark.  According to the post, the Pug was male and had complex medical needs. A willing foster would need to have some medical experience and be prepared to care for a dog with ingrown nails, an eye problem, and a large mass on its abd ..read more

Many dogs across the country find themselves alone when their owners pass away. Sometimes, family members take in these cherished pets. Other times, there is nowhere familiar for them to go. In the best of cases, loving families adopt these orphaned animals. Sadly, seniors face an even greater challenge in finding new homes. Now imagine 20+ dogs, most of them 10 years or older, all orphaned at once. It’s a situation most big city shelters would struggle to manage, never mind a small community. Source: Denkai Animal Sanctuary Facebook Thankfully, when these innocent animals in Montezuma County ..read more

Betty’s Bounce: The Little Senior Dog with a Big Leap for Joy At the ripe age of 13, Betty, a pint-sized pup with a heart full of hope, has spent her golden years at the Animal Friends of the Valleys Animal Shelter. But today, her story takes a leap—quite literally—into a new chapter. A Forever Home at Last Betty, a sprightly senior with eyes as bright as her personality, had been a beloved fixture at the shelter. Staff and volunteers all knew her by the gentle patter of her paws and her hopeful gaze that greeted every visitor. Despite her age, Betty’s spirit never waned, her tiny tail wagging ..read more

As your dog enters their golden years, there are a few changes you can make to their diet to keep them happy and healthy. Many of the biggest changes that occur as a dog ages are metabolic, meaning that they have to do with the way your dog digests their food and uses the nutrients in it.  As pet parents, we want to do everything in our power to keep our senior dogs feeling great. One change that you may want to consider is feeding your dog a homemade diet. Today, we will share some of the best dog food recipes for older dogs and talk about how good nutrition can keep them feeling frisky ..read more

Rocky Kanaka (Animal Advocate): We’re doing something really cool today. I get to meet a grandpa. Now normally be like, oh grandpa, why <laugh>? Why is that cool? It’s a grandpa dog, grandpa Stewart, he’s a Chow Chow. Do you ever do this where you just kind of, you’re flipping through Instagram or you’re on Facebook and, and you just see the, all the alerts about this dog that only has 24 hours to live and you’re like, oh, my heart, and what do we have to do? And you share it with everyone. Sometimes one just catches you more than the other. And I, I tell you guys all the time, you know ..read more

Shelter Volunteer: And why you bringing her in? Senior Dog Owner: Um, because, uh, she hasn’t recognize us no more, and she is always like growling… Rocky Kanaka (Animal Advocate): The heartbreaking thing is that someone gave up on Chiquita when she needed them most. The minute I saw that video of someone turning in Chiquita, I knew that I had to take action, and I immediately reached out to the rescue and I said, I’ll adopt her. That day, we jumped in the car. We headed from Los Angeles straight down towards San Diego to meet with Frosted Faces Foundation, a senior dog rescue. So this is hap ..read more

Did you know that many senior dogs die in animal shelters or rescues without receiving the love, attention, or comfort they deserve—or worse, euthanized due to overcrowding at shelters Senior dogs are often overlooked at animal shelters in favor of younger dogs. But senior canines are still dogs and also deserve a second chance. That’s why adopting a senior dog is such a wonderful thing to do. Think about it; they serve their owners with love and devotion for years, but find themselves in shelters or rescues due to uncertainties such as the death of an owner, natural disasters, or financial di ..read more