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March / April 2023

Greetings, We hope everyone is doing well. Here at the Old Dog House, the pack is happy and content. So what's new? We had agreed to take a few dogs into our pack but they all were adopted into loving homes before transport became available. Sometimes things really do work out for the best! 

Toby

Toby had his eye removed in January and did very well. I was at odds about doing surgery on a 15 to 16 year old dog but there was only one other alternative and I knew he wasn't ready for that. He is totally recovered and is a happy dog again.

Cali

Remember when we got Cali a few months ago? She was the dog whose owners wanted to put to sleep because she had a urinary tract infection. My vet didn't want to euthanize a dog with so much spirit left in her just because she had a very treatable condition. So he contacted me and I went to meet her. I saw something in her that made me load her up in the truck and take her home. I have been rewarded with one of the best dogs I've ever rescued! She is amazing and isn't even bothered by the little "trouble makers" in the pack! LOL We are blessed to have her here.

Cali in her mini bed. Just so you know, when she was in this bed, there were two vacant large beds just next to her.

Rainbow Bridge

Sadly, we have had a few dogs pass away. But our motto is "make then comfortable until the end" and that is what we try to accomplish.

Hans

One day I noticed Hans had enlarged lymph nodes. I immediately took him to the vet where he was diagnosed with lymphoma. Not exhibiting any symptoms other than the lymph nodes, I took him home where he enjoyed life until February 28th when he let me know it was time to go. He had been here just short of a year. Such a sweet boy, he is sorely missed.

Gus

Just over a year and a half ago, Gus was found running the streets in Pampa, TX. I was contacted by the shelter and a picture was sent. This dog had bald spots along with thyroid and heart problems. What a mess! I knew I had to help him and he arrived on July 24, 2021. I quickly got him to the vet who said the hair issue was due to a hormonal problem. There was no medication for that but good food certainly helped! The thyroid and heart meds let him lead a nice life until he started having seizures. I took him to the vet and had bloodwork done. It turned out he had liver and kidney disease along with whatever was causing the seizures. At approximately 14 years old and obviously suffering, I made the decision to let him join previously departed friends at the Rainbow Bridge.

The pack doing what they do best....sleeping

Penny, Coco, Toby, Luke and Rosie

My boy, Jaxx

Lastly, a good laugh...

This is Smokie Joe getting his nails trimmed. It's funny, once they are in this sling they are almost paralyzed. You can trim nails on the most vicious little Chihuahuas. I used to pile 3-4 little dogs in the truck and take them to the vet to get their nails trimmed. Now I have 3 sizes for the dogs and I can do it myself.

Rosie

Our mission at the Old Dog House is to provide a loving, secure, comfortable home to elderly dogs, where they can live out their lives and be appreciated for the sweet souls they are.

I hope you enjoyed our newsletter. Thank you so much for your continued support. With gratitude, Sindy Andersen The kindness one does for an animal may not change the world...  But, it will change the world for that one animal!

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Old Dog House P.O. Box 55 Yoder, Co. 80864 We are a non-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt no kill old dog rescue. We are an independent organization and depend solely on donations from the general public to operate.