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Old Dogs Teach Us New Tricks

I have finally found the retirement home for me.  I wonder if they will accept my application.
There is much we can learn from the gentleness of this sanctuary for old dogs.  All of the following are the things I want when I am very, very old:

Make me comfortable.
Provide healthy, age-appropriate nutrition.
Let me wander as I please within a safe environment.
Touch and pet me often.
Allow opportunities for new friendships.
Give me fresh air.
Treat my old age as yet another stage… More

THE POWER OF TOUCH

THE FELINE ALARM CLOCK
Each morning, just as I am finally pulling myself out of bed, my aloof Maine Coon cat, Jack, jumps on the bed to snuggle.  Since I can’t resist, it is usually 15 or 20 minutes later when I finally get on my feet.  (I can never get him to jump on my lap when I call him.  It is always on his terms.) 
I always start the day happy when Jack is my alarm clock.  I can’t help laughing at his catness, which immediately releases any anxiety I am feeling about… More

HOSPICE WITH PET THERAPY

I hope that if I experience hospice for myself, that my caregivers bring in furry friends.  The older I get, the more I cherish the unconditional and generous love of animals.  They make my world richer today.  I hope they are near to say goodbye when I leave this earth.  This lovely video captures the kindness of therapy animals.  These magical souls must know they are helping.… More