Welcome to DDY!
I'm Chandra and the adorable Chocolate Lab pictured above is Daley, who was the sunshine of my life from 1996-2009.
Caring for Daley in his elderly years inspired me to start Daley's Dog Years. Here you'll find more than 700 posts related to health, wellness, and senior dog lifestyle.
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{ Happy belated Mother's Day, Chandra and WaWa's mum, Daley and Mason's grandma! Greetings to all from Coromandel. Think you would like it here Chandra. The... } – May 15, 2:10 AM
{ Hi Lisa, Thanks for stopping by! I hope you and your husband and Maggie have a wonderful time in Klamath and I'd love to hear... } – May 14, 8:42 AM
{ Thanks for the great review and recommendation. My husband and I along with our miniature daschund, Maggie are headed to Klamath next month for vacation.... } – Apr 22, 7:25 PM
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I'm a member of The Grey Muzzle Organization's Board of Directors and handle marketing, media, and public relations for the national nonprofit organization. Since 2008, Grey Muzzle has provided more than $250,000 in grants to senior dog programs and supported 38 nonprofit organizations in 20 states. Contact me at Grey Muzzle HERE.Get In Touch
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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Is your dog prepared for an emergency?
September has been National Preparedness Month. While I’m sure you’ve been preparing all month for many things (right?!), did an emergency evacuation make the list? Besides making sure that you and your family are set with supplies in case you … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Newshound, Tips
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Word for the day: Effleurage
I recently attended an introductory workshop on the benefits of massage for dogs. Rubi Sullivan, a certified small animal massage practitioner in Portland, OR, talked about massage as a natural pain and stress reliever and taught some of the basic … Continue reading
Oh my dog. And cat.
It’s so wrong! But … it feels so right. We tried to resist this, we really really did. Yet there is no denying the adorableness, which gets turned up to 11 at the Los Angeles Times “L.A. Unleashed” blog where … Continue reading
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What kind of a relationship do you have with your dog’s vet?
One of veterinarian Nancy Kay’s favorite topics is communication between vets and their clients. Dr. Kay, the author of “Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life,” recently posted a three-part series … Continue reading
Posted in Tips, Wellness
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This Just In: Bon Voyage to Buffy and Bear!
We’re thrilled to report that yesterday two of the dogs featured in our seven days of posts to support Petfinder.com’s “Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable Pet Week” were adopted! Oregon Humane Society staff and volunteers in Portland bid both Buffy — the beyond-sweet blonde … Continue reading
Posted in "Less Adoptable" Dogs, Events, Senior Dog Rescue
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Grey is Golden: Here’s to you, Baloo!
For the final installment in our weeklong posting effort to support Petfinder.com’s “Adoptable-A-Less-Adoptable Pet Week,” we’re right back where we started on Day 1 with Old Dog Haven, an amazing non-profit in Washington state. ODH rescues senior dogs from shelters … Continue reading
Smiles that are better than sunshine
We’re back in the Northwest to wind up our “post trip” from Washington south to Oregon and California in support of Petfinder.com’s “Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week.” Today, please meet three dogs who due to their breed, disability, health needs or age could … Continue reading
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