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Sometimes We think it's just "getting old"
Aaron Epstein's 14-year-old Australian Shepherd-mix, Sam, was losing weight and his appetite wasn't the same. "I just thought he was getting old because in addition to not eating with the same vigor, he was slowing down a bit, wasn't able to walk as far, and sleeping a little too much," Epstein
Adopt a senior dog from a shelter
More and more senior dogs and cats are being dumped at shelters because they are "too old" They do not deserve to live out their golden years in an uncaring place where no one cares whether they live or die. And usually, they DO die. They die because most shelters consider them to be unadoptable.
Life, loss and the power of children and pets
POSTED ON FEBRUARY 18, 2013 New post on Our Dachshund Sophie By Abby Thomas Several weeks ago now, my grandmother became ill and was admitted to the hospital for treatment. Her condition quickly became serious, and after a cascade of events occurred, she was placed on hospice care and
Unconditional love
This story about a handicapped dog, Sophie, and her human is a tender, revealing look at the bond between a pet and a family that tells the heart of hospice; it's all about family...Our Dachshund Sophie This morning as I was showering, I noticed Sophie lying peacefully on the floor beside the
Why is this campaign important to you?
Dogs help people who are hurting. They are color blind so they love you no matter what you look like. I have 5 dogs and would take more if I could. Sometimes I like dogs better than people. Dogs treat you better.
No hay nada sobre esta Tierra, que no viva y envejezca. Si con suerte no es maltratado o asesinado. No hay nada menos parecido a Dios que el ser humano. No hay nada mas parecido a la Vida que el respeto.
Adopt a senior pet when possible.they are sweet and wonderful
"Shukan" is the Lakota word for "dog" but its meaning is far deeper: "Relative by choice". Who can say why the first Wolf approached and joined with Humanities Pack and perhaps it does not matter. What does matter is these valiant and loyal relatives have walked with us faithfully and even aged they would still try to be there for us. Being there for them takes so little and whenever a cause such as this appears in thier honor I'm all for it. I'm Cherokee, not Lakota and the name means...
…"Shukan" is the Lakota word for "dog" but its meaning is far deeper: "Relative by choice". Who can say why the first Wolf approached and joined with Humanities Pack and perhaps it does not matter. What does matter is these valiant and loyal relatives have walked with us faithfully and even aged they would still try to be there for us. Being there for them takes so little and whenever a cause such as this appears in thier honor I'm all for it. I'm Cherokee, not Lakota and the name means Nuda-Crazy Waya-Wolf so yeah these critters and what happens is sort of personal. Thanks
signed up and invited 50 so far..
because we're all God's creatures and none of us should have to be forced to suffer. maybe it's not necessary to put the animal down but it is necessary to love and care form until they're passing is over
I hear you my Kindred Spirit <3
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IWOULD never abandon my dogs because they would grew old, my three unforgetable dogs lived with me untill the closed their eyes. I was the one to do so. The same happened with my cats.
Brcause, like all of us, our old furbabies deserve to end their lives warm, loved and not alone. I would rather take an older one than not. They, cats and dogs still love