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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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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
Hawk aka BrownDog { Hi Y'all! What a timely reminder. Thanks. Y'all come by now, Hawk aka BrownDog } – Apr 16, 7:34 AM
DDY’s archive of articles by health professionals plus studies, books, blogs and tips from senior dog caregivers:
- At-Home Care
- Caring for the caregiver
- Cause It's Saturday
- Daley's Medicine Chest
- DDY Digs
- DDY Family Files
- Degenerative Myelopathy
- Diet + Recipes
- DIY Projects
- Events
- Exercise
- Finance
- FOG* Files
- Foster Files
- Keep it on the QL (Quality of Life)
- Lifestyle
- Newshound
- Play
- Reviews
- Senior Dog Rescue
- Senior Status
- Senior Stories
- Snapped
- Tales
- The Ailment Files
- Tips
- Tools
- 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: April 2012
In Case of Emergency: Pet First Aid Resources
April has been Pet First Aid Awareness month. A few weeks ago, I shared directions for a DIY Pet First Aid kit. (If you missed it, check out the post here.) And a couple of our pals in the dog blog … Continue reading
From The DDY Digs Desk:
We totally dig this poster from U.K. company Labradors Worldwide! When you’re done giggling over the “The Alternative Anatomy of A Labrador Retriever” (click on the image for a larger view) check out the fun T-shirts and posters at the company’s online … Continue reading
Posted in DDY Digs, Lifestyle, Newshound, Senior Status
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From The Special Events Desk:
My family’s first foster dog, Sinatra, just celebrated his first year with his forever family! It has been the perfect match from day one and I couldn’t be happier for Sinatra, who taught me the joys of foster parenting and how … Continue reading
Posted in "Less Adoptable" Dogs, Foster Files
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Is Your Senior Dog Due For A Spa Day?
Dr. Marty Becker makes a great case for regular grooming, with the help of gorgeous Lucy (look at that coat!), in this vetstreet.com short video, “5 Reasons to Keep Your Pet Well Groomed.” I’d like to add a sixth reason, … Continue reading
The Snap Spot
—Meanwhile, the senior dog in the vet’s reception area continues to snooze!
Posted in The Snap Spot
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Tips For The Two-leggers: Treat Your Mom and Help Senior Dogs with a “Flower Power” purchase
Mother’s Day is within sniffing range! Through this Friday, April 27, The Grey Muzzle Organization has a great way to honor your Mom with a beautiful gift that will keeping on giving. The annual “Flower Power for Senior Dogs” fundraiser is an online … Continue reading
From The Special Events Desk: Happy Senior Tales … By The Dozen!
Back in November, in honor of Adopt A Senior Pet Month, I posted 12 sweet (and smiling!) seniors available for adoption from Oregon Humane Society in Portland, Ore. I’m thrilled to share that they are all now in their forever … Continue reading







