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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.
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High-5s From Fellow Bloggers!
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Monthly Archives: December 2011
From The DDY Digs Desk:
“Adopt, don’t shop” is our favorite message of the 2011 … and every year! We totally dig this take on it, courtesy of a tumblr site devoted to the charms of actor Ryan Gosling. Don’t you think Gosling’s senior dog, … Continue reading
Posted in DDY Digs
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Senior Smiles Are Better Than Sunshine: More Happy Tails Updates!
During Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month in November, I shared this group of of sweet smiling seniors at Oregon Humane Society in Portland, Ore. Recently, I reported that five of the kids have gone home with their forever families—Reef, Tipper, Rocky, Grady and Marvin—and now … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Newshound, Senior Dog Rescue, Senior Status
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Photos Are Worth … Wednesday!
—Foster baby* Walter and Mason dressed for Christmas dinner! … As you can see, Mason couldn’t resist snacking on some dirt beforehand. foster baby*: Phrase borrowed from our great pals, and foster family heroes, at Pauley James Former Foster Baby.
Posted in Events, Few Words Wednesday, Foster Files, Lifestyle
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What Does Your Senior Dog Really Want For Christmas? You!
Petfinder blog guest blogger Florence Scarinci offers 10 great ways to slip in quality time with your senior dog during the rest of this busy holiday season. “For any dog, but for seniors especially, time—your time—is the best gift you can … Continue reading
A Photo Is Worth … Wednesday!
—Mason snoozing on our road trip from Portland to Los Angeles. Snapped as we passed through nippy southern Oregon.
Posted in Few Words Wednesday, Travel
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DDY’s Gift Picks For Senior Dogs: Munchies and Mobility
Did you know there’s a KONG for seniors?! Made with “KONG’s gentle but durable Senior formula for older dogs … that is perfect for aging teeth and jaws,” packaged in a cool swirly purple/white, available in three sizes and made … Continue reading
Posted in Keep it on the QL (Quality of Life), Lifestyle, Newshound, Play, Senior Status, Tips, Tools, Wellness
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