My Blog Entry
Calling old dogs...
GODIG stands for Good Old Dogs Interest Group, and I've decided to start it for dogs who are in their second decade (and maybe even third!)
Our life expectancy has risen dramatically in the last few decades, as a result of better nutrition and safer conditions. But that means we don't have much experience, as a species, with being old but not dottering.
Now it's true that this summer my mom started lifting me up to the pickup truck seat. But it isn't so much that jumping up there got too hard, it was squeezing between the shifter and the seat to scramble up from under the steering wheel. (It was also easier for her than cleaning out the floor on the passenger side.)
Other than that, the vet says I'm in great shape. My back is strong and straight, I still enjoy sniffing and rooting, and when I run back to the house after a poop, it's almost as quickly as it used to be.
My mom says she's noticed some small changes. She can't figure out whether my hearing is a little less acute or that I think my age entitles me to ignore more things. (Heh, heh, which do you all think? I can hear "cat food" even when it's whispered a hundred yards away.)
So if you've celebrated your 10th birthday, whether last week, last year, or even last century, let's bark! I'm going to see if Butch (whose dad is dawg1943) will be the co-alpha.
PS: It's too bad the people group for seniors has such a great sounding name. AARP! AARP! Well, maybe it's not too bad. But I couldn't figure any other excuse for barking AARP! AARP!
How to join GODIG
You don't need an invitation, just bark below! Sorry if this has confused anybody. We just need to hear from dogs that they want to join (that way, nobody can sign up a puppy as a prank!)
After you bark, you get added to the GODIG member list, which also has links to each member's profile so it's easier to bark at each other. Then we send out a bark to the other members so they know you're a new GODIG-er.
More info?
This covers most of it, but we do have the GODIG faqs and links which might be useful.
Blog Barks
Hi there ... I'm Sandy and I'm 15 years old. I like to join the fun. Thanks!
4 days ago by George26
Hi Molly would like to be a member of ur group she is 12 xxxxxxxx
8 days ago by dennystrathaven
Hello, I have 3 older Miniature Schnauzers ages 14, 9 & 8. The 14 year old acts like she is a puppy. I am interested in being a part of your group.
8 days ago by ladymdf
hi there!
my name is leon and im 8 years old. i was wondering if i could join GODIG? im shellys sister our link is
mydogspace.com/me/shellyandleon
thanks peace out leon xx
9 days ago by shellyandleon
Hello, I recieved an invitation to join, and I am turning 10 on thursday. Is that old enough?
~sprite
10 days ago by polkaspots75
Hello, thank you for the invitation Godig member, i iam honor to be a member. iam 14 year and 10 month, i have been very happy and loved all my live, i was adopted by my mommy Sussie Camacho when i was a baby, . is true, is not that easy to jump into the car any more like i used too, but thats ok because there are my mommys arms standing by to pick me up and sit me on her lap to go bye bye on our car. i have some old lady health problems , but my mommy takes care of giving me my medicen, and special diets. we are already planning my 15th birthday on Jan 20,2009 ps you are very nice looking for 10 years, i bet you were a knockout in your early days Regards & Love from me and my mommy
13 days ago by Sussie
Hello! This is Bear, I received an invite to join GODIG. I am around 13 years old. So what do I do next? :)
13 days ago by lovepets4ever
HELLO, IM TINY AND I HAVE BEEN SENT AN INVITE FOR YOUR GROUP...AND EVEN THOUGH I MAY LOOK YOUNG FOR MY AGE, I AM A SENIOR. SO MAY I JOIN YOUR GROUP PLEASE....
13 days ago by LisaDubreuil
My name is Scruffy and I have been sent an invite to join your group. So please may I join:)
14 days ago by bbbunny
hi there i am hansom fizzybottom i had a invite sent to join the groupe
fizzy
15 days ago by fizzybottom
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