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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.
While the blog is now reserved for occasional updates and special events, join DDY on Facebook for daily shares about the awesomeness of senior dogs as well as tons of tips, tales, and tools for senior dogs and their people!Join Our Social Circle!
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Our pals bark back:
Steve { <3 } – Jun 16, 4:50 PM
Georgia Little Pea { 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
DDY { 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
DDY { Hello Ruby's Mom! I can't tell you how thrilled I am to hear such a great update on Ruby. Congratulations on adopting her and I... } – May 12, 11:23 AM
Lisa L. { 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
DDY’s archive of articles by health professionals plus studies, books, blogs and tips from senior dog caregivers:
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- Cause It's Saturday
- Daley's Medicine Chest
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- Degenerative Myelopathy
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- FOG* Files
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- Lifestyle
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- Senior Dog Rescue
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- Snapped
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- The Ailment Files
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- Travel
- Uncle Walter
- Wellness
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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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High-5s From Fellow Bloggers!
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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Cause* It’s Saturday: Holiday Gifts That Give To Homeless Senior Dogs!
The Grey Muzzle Organization has just added awesome holiday gifts to its online store, where you can find T-shirts, books and accessories that celebrate senior dogs and 100% of profits go directly to Grey Muzzle. The nonprofit organization’s mission is to … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
We’re thrilled (and thankful!) to be enjoying the company of our foster dog Captain this Thanksgiving. (Cool name, right?!) Captain is a 3-year-old Lhasa Apso who arrived at the shelter as a stray before Oregon Dog Rescue took him in. He was suffering … Continue reading
From The DDY Reviews* Desk:
Recently, I posted about Mason’s extremely anxious first plane ride. (If you missed it, find “Grounded Until Further Notice” here.) After that experience, I’ve been concerned that he’ll now be anxious to ride in a pet carrier. While planning for … Continue reading
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On Holiday Treats And Houseguests
DoveLewis Emergency and ICU Animal Hospital has put together some important tips for making sure this Thanksgiving will be a healthy holiday for your senior dog. Most of the advice focuses on food but houseguests are included as a potential … Continue reading
Cause* It’s Saturday
One of the many ways The Grey Muzzle Organization helps homeless senior dogs is with the Bed Fund, which gifts raised Kuranda beds and/or orthopedic dog beds to shelters, rescues and sanctuaries. Bed Fund donations are sought year round and … Continue reading
Take A Stroll Nov. 19 To Support Homeless Senior Dogs!
DDY is taking part in The Grey Muzzle Organization’s second annual “Virtual Old Dog Walk” fundraiser, which wraps up tomorrow with an invitation for everyone to walk (at your own speed!) in honor of homeless senior dogs. Mason and I have … Continue reading







