begins! And, boy are we champion nappers. Did I tell you sleeping is one of our favorite activities? Some afternoons, we have friends come over to visit with us. We get to play outside, get lots of love and attention, and, of course, lots of treats! All of that exercise and attention can sure wear us out, so we take more naps until dinner. Our foster parents are convinced we can tell time because no matter how much snoring is going on, when the clock strikes 5, we all wake up and start singing for our supper!
attention and, you guessed it, naps! Sometimes we watch TV with our foster parents. After one last time outside, we settle in for the night. All 12 of us have our favorite spots to sleep throughout the house and rarely choose other spots. Routine is a good thing for a bunch of old dogs!
After eating, we get more outside time. We have lots of trees around our property, so you know what that means — squirrels! Those little pests know our routine and take full advantage of taunting us when we are outside. They keep us on our toes! Evening brings more love and
Most old dogs do not have all of the medical issues I do. Many just need good food, regular veterinary care, appropriate exercise, and lots of love! We can still do many of the things we did as younger dogs, maybe just not as long or as often. I’ve heard my foster mom say age is not a disease and that every dog deserves to grow old. I know she is right!
The Old Dog House is NE Florida’s first nonprofit, 501c3 charitable organization dedicated to giving older and senior dogs a second chance. The age of a dog often determines its chances of reaching the adoption floor to find a new forever home. As a result, many wonderful dogs are denied the ability to live out their lives with dignity, surrounded by love. The Old Dog House aims to enlighten the public to the absolute joys of owning an older dog. The dogs that come into the care of The Old Dog House will remain in our care until adopted. We rely solely on donations from the public to support our organization. 100% of donations received are used for the care and rehabilitation of the dogs at The Old Dog House. Every penny makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. It’s easy to donate to The Old Dog House, or specifically to Winston’s Fund! Visit: theolddoghouse.org/donate 12 | Years teach us more than books. Berthold Auerbach