What shall we do with this senior dog?
@PatZAnthony (14752)
Charlotte, North Carolina
April 13, 2018 8:28pm CST
Our little senior dog, once a small puppy-
Now has gotten older and no longer feels yuppy.
The rides he once took were the highlight of his day,
Now he really doesn't seem to feel that way.
He no longer jumps but walks very slow.
It seems he is just not excited when it is time to go!
What shall we do with this senior dog?
Just hug him and spoil him all we can.
Helping him enjoy life is the only plan.
Do you have senior pets?
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Apr 18
Yes I have one that is 10 years old.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Apr 18
The senior dogs don't ask for much, do they @andriaperry
This one just wants food, treats, water, naps...
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Apr 18
Yes, aging happens to all of us and we see him as one of the examples of what will happen to us @LadyDuck
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
18 Apr 18
@LadyDuck Maybe we should all take naps as often as our pets!
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@LadyDuck (458233)
• Switzerland
15 Apr 18
@PatZAnthony I am already feeling the effect of "aging". I was never tired until a couple of years ago.
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@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
14 Apr 18
My pet is going there, and i would love, hug and give him more of my attention because i believe he needs it more now than ever.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Apr 18
We spoil this one a bit more than the others b/c he really seems to be going downhill quicker than our other senior dogs. Just like humans, some dogs and cats and horses don't age as well as others do.
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@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
14 Apr 18
@PatZAnthony My dog is 8 years old and i know i spoiled him too much and make him fat and we seldom go out, he doesn't like to be with other pets.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
18 Apr 18
@chavezrmc This dog likes to be alone too, although we do have other pets. Like some humans, he prefers naps to socializing!
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@rebelann (111189)
• El Paso, Texas
15 Apr 18
That makes sense @PatZAnthony I simply let my kritters nap and if Ally wants to play I play but she is 7 now and has slowed down some too.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
18 Apr 18
@rebelann This little guy is only 11, but due to health issues along the way, probably feels much older than he is.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Apr 18
This one has really slowed down but enjoys his naps and his treats, so we just go with the flow @rebelann
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
@PatZAnthony I do agree with you. It is like my granny at the age of 99. She's so spoiled with the family.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
18 Apr 18
@Shavkat We should all spoil each other and our pets as long as we can.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Apr 18
It is more fun to spoil the older ones than it is the younger ones. Kind of like spoiling our grandparents!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Apr 18
Ours seems to enjoy life, but we do see his pain and know he'd rather sleep and not play these days!
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Apr 18
@PatZAnthony Is there any medication that would help with the pain?
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@zebra2222 (5269)
• United States
16 Apr 18
I don't have a pet, but it sounds like your dog wants to take it nice and easy.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 18
Yes, like most older humans we know, he is happy to rest and relax @zebra2222
@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
12 May 18
What a cutie. Sandy is getting older but has not slowed down too much. She still has some years left in her. I hope your baby enjoys many more years.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
14 Apr 18
No, not senior just yet and bless him he looks so lovely there.
Let him rest all he needs like you say in that lovely poem.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
17 Apr 18
@PatZAnthony
He is lovely and looks so lively there.
I knew one like that and she is still in perfect health.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 18
That was his puppy picture when we rescued him-still a cute dog just bigger!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
18 Apr 18
@PatZAnthony The dogs know when we are so endeared to them that is why. 
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
18 Apr 18
We have this dog so spoiled @SIMPLYD soon we will have to be carrying him around!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
18 Apr 18
It is true they will be gone one day @jaboUK but we will just keep spoiling all the pets we have until that happens
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
16 Apr 18
Yes! Great post. I love senior pets
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 18
We do too-will adopt a senior dog when our tribe thins out. Sad to say, but we will see that day
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
17 Apr 18
@PatZAnthony Ah yes, that is the only thing I don't like about senior pets, or pet owning in general
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
18 Apr 18
@Jessabuma The dog here is too tired to bite anything except his treats and his food!
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Apr 18
How do you enjoy having a rabbit for a pet? We thought about getting one in the future as there is a rescue here that often has an abundance.
@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
14 Apr 18
@PatZAnthony she's so cute but sometimes she always bite almost everything in hour home.
So, I always put her in a small cage.
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@ivanituut (1934)
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14 Apr 18
yes i cherish the moment with my senior dog because anytime he can be gone and leave me forever that's why i m'll love him everyday
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
14 Apr 18
It is just so true, isn't it? Any minute he might be gone so we will continue to spoil him all we can.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 18
He enjoys life, just at a slower pace...just like the senior humans in my life @jstory07
Everyone, everything slows down sooner or later we guess.
@wolfgirl569 (95226)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Apr 18
I have a 13 year old cat. She seems to have kitty Alzheimer's too. But as long as she is comfortable I am happy
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
15 Apr 18
this is a sad poem. i like it. i hope your senior dog will live his remaining dog life to its fullest.
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
16 Apr 18
He seems happy enough, just tired. Needs more naps! Me too @ridingbet
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@Hannihar (129482)
• Israel
27 Apr 18
@PatZAnthony
My cat I had before Sophie lived to the age of 20 and I loved her just as much as when she was small. What you do is love and enjoy the dog as long as you have him.
