When your pet dies, it can feel very lonely.. Most people don't understand the depth of grieving you will go through when loosing your dog... Weeks after Maria Sandomenico’s Chihuahua, Luigi, died last August, she shared a long post in a Facebook group for residents of the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn about how she was struggling to come to terms with her adopted rescue dog’s passing. In an interview in January, Ms. Sandomenico said that in the seven years she had lived with Luigi, he had become her “north star,” trotting by her side in various custom-made clothes she had bought him. A ..read more

A Pet is a 10-20 year commitment! Batteries not included ... It is almost #Christmas, And all are full of cheer, But I lay freezing on the step, I always sleep right here. I never get to go inside, And join in all the fun, I'm what they call a yard #dog, When all is said and done. They have given me some scraps, I think it was last week, Now laying in the snow today, I am feeling tired and weak. I can hear the children playing, As my head lay on my paws, This time just last year, I was a #gift from Santa Claus. I don't know what I did wrong, To be shut out in the yard, I only lived inside 6 m ..read more

It's a subject that is often discussed whenever we talk about senior dogs. Dental care in your dog's life is one of the most important things, although caring for your dog's teeth should be a no-brainer, sadly there are a lot of senior dogs arriving into the shelters with bad, even rotten teeth. Dogs with regular dental care live an average of 2 years longer when compared with dogs that don't. Just as with people, there is a link between other diseases such as heart disease in dogs with poor dental health." In fact, dental disease can potentially impact your dog's major organs - heart, kidney ..read more

It's that time of the year agaaaaain.. No, I am not talking about Christmas, I am talking abouth Adopt a Senior Pet Month. The perfect time to put these lovely oldies in the spotlight and why everyone should at least once in their live adopt a senior (or at least foster one... Then become a foster failure and adopt!”) Did you know that adopting a senior dog means that you can skip the chewed-up chairs and potty training and go straight to the best parts of having a dog? Study after study has shown that blood pressure goes down, cholesterol levels improve, and even heart attack risk declines ..read more

Halloween is is coming closer and some dogmoms are already looking for some cute howl-o-ween costumes ;) From the traditional hot dog costume to monsters, superheroes, and everything in between, it’s hard to resist picking up an outfit for your dog to wear. But, here’s the age-old question…is it cruel to dress up your dog for Halloween? Here are my thoughts… First of all, every dog is different. It all comes down to preference. When you’re deciding whether to dress your dog in a costume, keep this analogy in mind. If you put your dog in an outfit and his tail goes between his legs and he look ..read more

In Hawaiian, you don't call yourself your pet's owner You are their Kahu ❤ Kahu has many meanings, among them : guardian, protector, steward, beloved attendant.. basically someone entrusted with the safekeeping of something precious, something cherished. What a kahu protects is not their property, what they protect is part of their soul ❤ Kahu is only part of the whole. Kahuna - Kahu” means “keeper”, “honored servant” or “high servant who takes charge of persons, property, or knowledge.” “Na” means to care for, to settle difficulties, in a legal sense; quiet, pacified, as an aggrieved child ..read more

In this throw-away society, senior dogs are the first to go when their 'family' has a new baby,.. when the 'family' is moving to a new place,.. when the 'family' is adopting a new puppy...when the dogmom dies..and no one from the 'family' wants to take care of the dog. When will people start to appreciate these senior dogs ? Their love and dedication to their family for all those years, they would give their life for you, these senior dogs that deserve a home were they are loved and feel secure. Where they know they are safe till the day they die. Sadly, for a lot of them it's not the case an ..read more

When your dog is growing older they will have difficulties to jump on the couch or bed. To keep them safe, it's a good idea to invest in a good dog ramp. I prefer a ramp instead of doggy stairs, so they can keep using it even if they would get joint and mobility problems when they get older. First,. yes.., you can teach an old dog new tricks. So how to start the training ? What do you need besides lots and lots of treats ? A dog.. preferably your own :) .. a dog ramp, maybe you can use a leash (but that is optional) and treats... Be patient, start slow and don’t rush your dog. Encouragement ..read more

Now that your foster senior dog is with you, you also can start looking for the perfect family. Spread the news that your foster senior dog needs a loving home. This is how : * You can take your foster senior dog to the local dog park and let the community know that you are fostering a senior dog from a rescue organization. If you find a permanent home for your foster, they need to get in touch with the rescue organization. They will share the next steps about the adoption process * Ask the rescue if they have found a home. Maybe they will schedule some visits for adopting parents to meet you ..read more

What an exciting time. You have decided to welcome a Foster Senior Dog into your home. How to get ready ? A few days before your foster dog arrives, you will have to spend some money on food, leashes, a soft bed, maybe some toys. Typically the rescue will take care of the vet costs. If your dog is in a wheelchair, make sur you know how to operate a dog weelchair. If the senior dog has specific medical condition, ask the rescue a chart so you know when and what time to give the proper medication. When the dog arrives, spend some time with it, one on one. Get to know your dog, introduce him to ..read more