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THE BLOG
Stories from the slow lane.
Practical. Honest. Grounded. Real-world writing on caring for senior dogs, from quality of life and mobility to the emotional reality of caregiving.


How We Determine Which Dog Will Become A Sanctuary Resident
Often I am asked, "How do you get all the dogs to get along?" And recently, another person looking to surrender their senior German...
dawn mimnaugh
Jul 16, 20215 min read


4 Tips For Keeping Your Senior German Shepherd Calm During Fireworks
It's that time of the year, folks, when we here in the United States "let freedom ring" by getting together with family and friends to...
dawn mimnaugh
Jul 1, 20212 min read


Refreshing and Wholesome Coconut Water Frozen Dog Treats
Are you looking for a recipe this summer for refreshing and wholesome frozen dog treats that require limited ingredients, won't put extra pounds on your fur friend, and will make him come back for more! Then check out our recipe for Coconut water frozen dog treats! It only takes four simple ingredients, that you most likely already have on hand, and it only takes minutes to whip together, put in a mold, small plastic containers, or even dixie cups, and pop into the freezer
dawn mimnaugh
Jun 10, 20211 min read


Eggs. Nature's Nutrition Bomb
Check out how much our senior German Shepherd residents LOVE their hard-boiled egg snacks! I hope your pup enjoys these Doggy Deviled...
dawn mimnaugh
Jun 2, 20211 min read


All-Natural Flea and Tick Repellent
As the trees begin to bloom and the grass begins to grow, we know that flea and tick season is upon us once again here in the Pocono...
dawn mimnaugh
Apr 28, 20212 min read


Healthy Soft Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats Made With Only Five Simple Ingredients
We love our dogs. Right? And because we love our dogs, naturally, we want what's best for them. That's how I feel about each and every...
dawn mimnaugh
Apr 23, 20213 min read


Grief and Coping With The Loss Of Your Fur Friend
Grief is the word that immediately comes to mind when confronted with the passing of a Woody’s Place resident. I would imagine it’s the...
dawn mimnaugh
Mar 30, 20216 min read


Littermate Syndrome. What Is It? And What Can You Do If Your Canine Siblings Have It
Littermate Syndrome can occur between canine littermates or puppies who are not biologically related but are the same age and brought...
dawn mimnaugh
Feb 24, 20214 min read
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