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.

Our Resident Senior German Shepherds LOVE the LickiMat Soother

Check out the LickiMat Soother for your dog. You won't be disappointed.

Mar 6, 20202 min read

Did you know that you can visit the sanctuary? You can! And the dogs love when people come by to visit. They also love when a walk is...

Oct 29, 20192 min read

Champ, Atticus & Brandi get a bath because a clean dog is a happy dog.

Oct 1, 20191 min read

The senior German Shepherds of Woody's Place Senior German Shepherd Sanctuary have been extremely fortunate to receive high quality laser an

Jun 12, 20192 min read

It's hard to adjust after a fur-friend passes. If you’re anything like me, you find yourself muddling through the day, going about your...

Feb 20, 20193 min read

Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) is a sudden and severe illness that can affect dogs of all ages and breeds, although it is more common in

Mar 14, 20183 min read

Gastric Dilatation Volvulus, otherwise known as Bloat, Gastric Torsion, or GDV, is a life-threatening medical condition that is the...

Feb 6, 20185 min read