National Adopt a Senior Dog Month

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Senior dogs are a treasure. Their eyes have a special light that comes with age, a mysterious and sweet sparkle that hypnotize their owner. When I look at Winnie’s face, I see more than white hair, I can see accumulated love that reflects years of experiences, peace, calm and infinite love. She can’t run as much as she used to, but she will never stop spreading a scent of happiness wherever she goes!

We rescued her when she was 2 years old, we didn’t have the experience of a senior dog before and now I understand what a gift they are! If you are considering to adopt a pet, a senior dog can be a blessing. If you don’t have an active lifestyle, if you enjoy reading a book under a tree’s shadow or by the fireplace, a senior dog will be perfect to join your family! Senior dogs still need to be active, but you and your vet can decide the amount of exercise that is good for your dog.

National adopt a senior dog month

I can tell you that a senior dog is not a sad dog, it is the opposite! You can still play games and have fun, they always need fun. Instead of throwing far away the ball for Winnie, I do it right at her place, I don’t make her run, but we have so much fun.

Click on this links from Cesar Millan’s website to learn more about caring for a senior dog and 7 reasons to adopt a senior dog.

Multiply one year of love by 7! and there you have it, one year of a dog's life equals 7 years of our own life, maybe that is the reason dogs multiply love? I am sure it is : )

Enjoy this beautiful video from Sandton SPCA and “Give senior dogs a chance”!

Zoruyo: A story of Love

There are too many stray dogs around the world, in every country and it is not easy that they can find a home. But this time, one of those angels found a family. I saw him walking lonely around a park, and before I could start thinking how could I help, he disappeared. I just wished he was fine.

Some days after, I saw the black doggie inside a fenced water treatment plant inside my mom's neighborhood. I wondered if he was there by mistake and I got him some food and water. It was late and there was no one to call.

The next morning, I got great news! The man in charge of the water treatment plant adopted him. He got the dog a bed, brought food every day and a neighbor got him a cute pink collar. The man was waiting for the dog to get used to be with him and not afraid of people. After some days living at the plant, the man took the dog to his new home. His new name is "Zoruyo" I am so glad this story had a Happy Ending!

Do you want to share a happy story like this? Please, leave a comment below.

Flower Power for Pit Bulls

Every time I go to the park or the beach I see some beautiful Pit Bull dogs. They are sweet and deserving of love like any other dog. Many organizations and people fight to change the perception that they are dangerous by nature.

This is the case of French photographer Sophie Gamand who created a series of photographs named "Flower Power, Pit Bulls of the Revolution" to show the dogs in a different light.

"This project started as an excuse for me to discover more about pit bulls. Like many people, I admittedly had prejudices against them. But as an active volunteer with many rescue groups, I often came in contact with pit bulls and was slowly warming up to their sweet nature. I decided to confront my apprehensions and explore their soft side in a visual way."

Sophie portrayed them like hippies from a fairy-tale character, feminine and dreamy. To do that, she approached some rescue groups that happily collaborated with the project.

To read more about this and enjoy the rest of the beautiful photographs, go to her website.

Designing for a Good Cause: ITSOA

Some time ago, I was approached by Kristi, a dog lover and founder of ITSOA (International Team to Save Olympic Animals) She started a Facebook page - initially named "Save Sochi Dogs"- for a good cause, to spread the word about adopting stray dogs from Sochi. She now has about 8,400 followers from around the world. The mission of ITSOA is to "inspire the International Olympic Committee and the future host cities & countries of the Olympic Games to ensure that no animals are harmed or exploited in the name of the Olympics."

I am excited to participate with this cause. I designed the logo for ITSOA as a simple icon that incorporates the Olympic rings colors and represents the paw of a dog (or other animals as well) With the help of volunteers we can make a difference and make sure animals will not be harmed in the next Olympic event.

If you are interested to volunteer, visit the Facebook page for a list of open positions or contact ITSOA at ITSOAjobs@gmail.com

It feels so good to contribute to a good cause!

Adopting a Dog: Home for Hope

"Home is where the heart is" and a big part of that heart can be a dog. A wonderful initiative in Singapore between Save Our Street Dogs, Animal Lovers League and different stores including IKEA, will help more dogs to become part of a family.

IKEA is displaying at some stores in Singapore life-size cardboard standees in the showrooms where people can scan a QR code that goes directly to the site and the dog's information and videos.

If you have a store or retail business, why not team up with shelters and animal organizations to do the same? Creative ideas go viral and that is the beauty of the internet, when good causes and projects can inspire others!

You can read more about this at the Homes for Hope website.

Adopting a Dog: Testimonials #9 Gloria Y.

What happens to a dog when there is a divorce in the family? Difficult situations and stress affect dogs the same way than people, but they express it in a different way. Today's story is from Gloria (her second testimonial) and how she adopted a dog that had so much energy and needed special attention to become the pet she is today. Read her story:

"Jen came to me as a foster dog, a product of a divorce. She had been left with the ex-wife and child, rarely obeying either. Stats: 2 years old, female, Brittany, xtra-hi-energy, mischievous, always on the verse of starvation.

A sandwich in your hand, fair game-she would snatch it with a run, leap, grab, gobble and gone. Food on counter (if you turn your back) disappeared in seconds. Tissue, also a passion, if it peaked out of a box or pocket, seized and swallowed. Jen raced around the house, toy (or something else) in her mouth daring you to try to catch her.

Who would adopt this foster wild child? I DID! Why? When Jen was good she was very, very, good. Jen would sit close by me; look up with her big, brown expressive eyes, gazing into mine with absolute devotion. When called to “come”, she was the 1st dog back in the house; asked to sit/stay, a total statue. I saw the dog that Jen could be. She just needed more, well lots more, positive attention, exercise and a routine she understood. Jen has been with me now for 7 plus years, a great member of our family. She plays well with other dogs, never has destroyed a thing, and is usually trustworthy.

She has never lost the gleam in her eyes as you can see her brain working. Jen also charms every single male that she meets. Many are sure that she wants to go home with them. If they only knew, she would control them before they knew what happened. –Gloria Yarina, Vero Beach, FL

For more pictures of Jen go to her website.