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Muttville's Danny Boy: Bringing "Bark-It" List Joy to Hospice Dogs by Vicki Holt

On a cool February day in 2013, a happy 11-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix named Danny Boy arrived at Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco, California. Little did anyone suspect the adventures that awaited or the inspiring legacy that Danny Boy, with the help of his dedicated foster parents, would leave behind for the...

To Know the Love of a Dog: An Interview with Photographer Jane Sobel Klonsky

As our dogs age, many of us wish for a way to hold on to them forever. Since 2012, photographer Jane Sobel Klonsky has used her camera to make that possible, capturing precious moments between people and their senior dogs . Klonsky, known for her lifestyle photography, has crisscrossed the country taking pictures that testify...

Treating Arthritis in an Older Dog

You can find many more of our articles related to arthritis, chronic pain and mobility issues in older dogs here. The first perceptible sign of aging that most owners notice with their dog is arthritis. This can begin as early as 5 or 6 years of age in giant breeds, and occurs later in life...

Helping Seniors Care for Their Senior Dogs by Sean Hawkins

We all want to grow old with our canine friends by our side, but some senior citizens find themselves no longer able to afford care for their dogs, especially their older dogs. They face the terrible prospect of either giving their dogs up to shelters, or not giving their faithful companions the care they need...