Loving my Oldies

As much as I am loath to admit it because I do know how agism is alive and well in all corners, I am nearly 70 and cannot see what age has got to do with it. It annoys me when people play on it to get sympathy or special treatment. All my dogs are elderly and there is no way on earth that I would allow them to suffer because "I couldn't or wouldn't see it." I estimate that my dogs and Gussy Cat will all start crossing the bridge during the next 5 to 7 years and when that has happened, if I am still around, I don't plan on being dogless. I will be a foster carer for the oldies. :D :D Having heaved that off my chest, my thoughts are with you Kiska, Darien.

Admittedly, my walk is more of a slow plod with 4 elderlies and I wear my gardening shoes (Sloggers) with socks. They are backless so I don't think they'd be any good if your walk was more of a run and play. But you can get full shoes in the same brand. I love mine as they just sit on the deck and I can slip them on easily and go ...... and arrive home with dry feet. Or maybe even ankle height wellies. Some time ago when I went to Tasmania I bought a pair of Rockport XCS and they were brilliant. Even after walking through snow and very wet undergrowth, my feet would still be dry and warm. I used to wear them in winter when I was a volunteer dog walker at a pound. Great shoes which show absolutely no signs of wear on the soles.

What does GOT mean. I need some edumacation today.

No idea ...... bog ugly :eek:

OMG - I hope that is a "before" photographs and they have cleaned her up since. Why to people not clean up a poor little dog immediately? :mad

:whip: Get cracking then :laugh: :laugh:

4 elderly dogs, 1 elderly cat and one very elderly human make up this household. My "puppy" is 11 and a half I hope this thread is shared and spread far and wide to give the Saturday Seniors more chances. The homes are there, they just need to be found. :)

While I love all the photos and stories, I have to admit that photos and stories of Princess Turdburger set me up for the day.

Rainy Day Rescue appeared in my News Feed a while ago and I have to admit that it is one of my favourites. Mrs Rainy Day sounds quite an extraordinary character (and her comments often leave me scratching my head :laugh: :laugh: ) and I read her comments and stories about the dogs with great pleasure and sympathy.

Mill (as in till) a Shame we don't learn phonetics these days. Explains all pronunciations.

that was brilliant !! Loved it.

She is beautiful, brightstar, and so are you :thumbsup: Don't be in too big a hurry to rehome her, she has been through such a lot. FWIW :laugh: :laugh: , I like Milla too.

And looking soulful.

So good to hear positive happy stories. A very diverse household :thumbsup: People walked past my house the other day (I was out the front gardening) with a Keeshound puppy. Lovely good natured little dog.

Ha ha ha - people can forget that it doesn't matter how small they are, they are still dogs. Lovely story. Go COMET !! It is worse when they are small and old !! All your balancing techniques will be called into play. :laugh: :laugh:

They are looking great, Canetoad. How is Jonah healing? Must be doing well as he is out of his chariot.

Oh, beautiful boys, Valbitz. Love Davey (couldn't help myself - had to change his name).

I really shouldn't look at this thread. I am at the computer in my study, surrounded by all the elderlies (except Jeune who is playing Greta Garbo on the deck) and having a massive internal fight. :(

And an extraordinary determination. This story highlights the many times I wish dogs could talk to us and tell us why they are doing something.

Ha ha ha - I noticed that, but couldn't think of anything pithy to say. You have def nailed it. :laugh: :laugh:

Brrrrr ........ great spot. The dogs are having a ball.

:thumbsup: I just hope whoever is to Chair the inquiry hasn't had anything to do with the Lost Dogs Home and doesn't call him/herself a "Whisperer" .

Deepest condolences to you and your mum. Farewell, Micha and run free.

Re your last para: you are obviously a responsible kennel owner who recognises your limitations for the good of your business and your clients and that is an excellent way to operate. From all the stories posted here over the years, there are some that don't understand that and, as well, any industry has its good and bad players.

Don't know who to admire more: Kirislin for her amazing photographic skills, or Arkey whose beauty and agility are so brilliantly captured by K.