Are you the Big Dog?

Better be nice to others, even if you are the big dog. Because, as you will see in this series of photos, in time you may not be the Big Dog anymore. Just the old dog.


Here is the first picture.



Wait till you see the other pictures!

I'm so glad I was nice to my friend Roger when he was a 40 lb. Great Pyrenees. Now he is about 150 lbs and makes me look small!

I've been there!

Skunks may look harmless but trust me, you want to steer clear of them. It looks like this dog has learned the same lesson that I have.

Build it and they will come

I love to play around in playgrounds and parks and I guess it's not just us dogs who enjoy it.

I'm not a big fan of the slide but these bears seem to like it.

See some more photos of the bears in the playground.

It's my birthday!

Sometimes in the summer one day blends into the next. Good thing my people have a calendar because today (July 8) is my birthday!

I am 5 years old today!

I wonder what my brothers and sisters lives are like. I hope they are as happy as I am.

I think my people have a special treat planned for me tonight. I can't wait!

Summer Scoop

I'm still only 4, almost 5, but I look out for older dogs. So I am posting this item for them.

Join us at the Brookside Reservation within the Cleveland Metroparks August 8 from 3 - 7 PM for an afternoon of fun and games for old dogs and the people who love them.

Bring your friendly older dog and all your friends and neighbors and don't miss the fun. The activities of the day will feature the Old Dog Olympics, photo opportunities, games, and contests.

Bobbi, a senior search and rescue dog, will offer a tracking demonstration. Come on out and see senior dogs in action.

Plenty of refreshments will be on hand, including pizza, chips, beverages, and desserts. And, of course, treats for our four-legged friends.

It's the Old Dog party of the year

THE SANCTUARY FOR SENIOR DOGS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, adoption, and lifelong care of senior dogs abandoned in shelters and pounds.

All of our dogs live in Sanctuary-approved foster homes until a permanent home can be found. Senior dogs too ill to be safely adopted stay in a Sanctuary hospice foster home for life. All senior dogs are spayed or neutered prior to placement.

Seeing eye cat

Though I usually do not like cats and their sneaky ways, I have to admit that this one is an exception.

Libby the cat is helping a fellow lab who is blind and deaf. Good for you Libby!



See more awesome Cleveland Pets (even a few cats!)

My friend Brown

I have a friend in the neighborhood that everyone calls 'Brown.' He lives across the street a few doors away. Actually, nobody knows where he lives but he usually sleeps on the porch of that house.

We think Brown was abused and then abandoned by his humans. Grrrr.

My humans have brought him some toys but he doesn't even know how to play! He is even very suspicious of doggie treats and will not accept them. It is sad.

The neighbors have tried to help. Read more about Brown's story.