We are a network of private homes helping western Washington's homeless senior dogs. We also assist in senior dog placement.

How to Contact Us

What We Do

Please read our FAQs. We are very limited in our office resources and the answer to your question may already be listed.

How You Can Help

Click Here To Donate to Old Dog Haven

Click on each category above to see dogs

Mailing address for donations:

621 State Route 9 NE - PMB A-4

Lake Stevens, Washington 98258-8525

Sponsor a "final refuge" dog

Click HERE to see current Final Refuge Dogs

News

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* A Valentine Dining Event to benefit Old Dog Haven will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 5:30pm until 7:30pm at Attic Secrets Café & Tea, 4229 76th Street NE, Suite 101, in Marysville. HERE is information about the event (space is limited.)

* The next round of the Shelter Challenge is underway. You can vote every day. The $1000 prize helps us help senior dogs live out their life in a comfortable home. Thank you.

* HERE is an article that appeared in the Seattle Times recently about Old Dog Haven.

* The 2012 Old Dog Haven calendar is still available. And it's still good for 11 months!

Each month features stories about senior dogs we have helped.

Calendars are available at these supporting businesses:

Paddywack (Mill Creek Town Center)

Eastside Dog (Redmond)

Casita International (Capitol Hill)

 Deluxe Hair at Sugarcomb Salon (North Seattle)

Urban Dogs (Bellevue Square)

Issaquah Veterinary Hospital (795 1st Avenue NW)

The calendars are available to our supporters. Please contact our office via 'phone, mail, or email here with subject "2012 Calendar," and provide your name and mailing address.

* Thundershirts can help manage the dogs we take in with anxiety, fear and excitement issues. (Thundershirts work by applying gentle, constant pressure which has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs.) You can donate a Thundershirt to Old Dog Haven by following THIS LINK to our Petfinder page. HERE is more information on the Thundershirt web site. (To help avoid all our generous supporters ordering the same sizes, one suggestion is to order one of the seven available sizes depending on the day of the week you are ordering: Saturday: XXS, Sunday: XS, Monday: S, Tuesday: M, Wednesday: L, Thursday: XL; Friday: XXL. And thank you, in advance.)

(Pictured on this card is Paddington Bear, who was rescued in 2007, and spent four wonderful years in his Final Refuge home before dying in April 2011., )

* Old Dog Haven VISA card! Thanks to cardpartner.com, a credit card is available that will help us support the 180+ dogs in our care. ODH will receive $50 for each new card when it is first used, and .3% of every dollar charged to the card thereafter. HERE is a link to the online application form. HERE are some Frequently Asked Questions. Happy Shopping!

* Thanks to Amy, one of our foster moms, Old Dog Haven merchandise is available through CafePress. (Click on logo above to go to our page.) You can buy shirts, caps, bowls, and more. Other items will be added in the future. When you purchase an item from the ODH shop, we receive much-needed financial support.

Some FINE PRINT

We will not disclose donor information outside of our organization except as required by law. We will not sell or distribute our mailing lists to anyone. We will mail or e-mail a thank-you note acknowledging each contribution unless directed NOT to do so. We will mail or e-mail newsletters to donors unless directed NOT to do so. We will send a receipt of annual donations in the following January unless requested at the time of donation.

 "This charity is currently registered with Washington Secretary of State under the charitable solicitation act, registration number 23310".

What We Do

Old Dog Haven is a small nonprofit group using a network of foster homes to provide a loving safe home for abandoned senior dogs. When we have room, and the means, we take these dogs into our homes; if possible we adopt out those with a reasonable life-expectancy. We care for the rest as long as they have good quality of life. In addition, we try to assist owners in finding new homes for their senior dogs through our website and referrals.

Dogs in an ODH Final Refuge home line up for meds

Why We Do It

All too many dogs of advanced years find themselves terrified and confused at shelters, where their chances of adoption are almost zero. Others are desperate for a new home because of a move, owners working much longer hours, trouble with small children in the home, a death in the family, or bad financial circumstances. Many of these dogs are in poor physical condition as well, making them even less appealing to others. Helping them is sometimes challenging, is often expensive, but is very very rewarding. Our goal is that their last years are happy and that they die safe and at peace, knowing they are loved. Wouldn't we all wish this for our own pets, and for ourselves?

How We Do It

 We are presently caring for 210+ dogs in our homes from Blaine south to Vancouver,the Puget Sound islands and Kitsap Peninsula. Our wonderful foster parents provide hospice care, Final Refuge homes and temporary foster care for adoptable dogs awaiting placement. We thank them all! They are truly the backbone of our efforts. We are usually also assisting 20+ owners in placing their own senior dogs.

  We rely on our foster parents and our generous donors to keep the dogs in our care comfortable and happy in their time with us. Our veterinary expenses in particular are very high as we try to bring our dogs back to the best possible health. O D H is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and relies on donations for its income. We do not receive any government funds. We are grateful for the continuing donations, large and small, which allow us to focus entirely on helping dogs

Please see our page on HOW YOU CAN HELP for details.

You may access information and an application to foster a dog HERE.

Victor, standing on our pathway of memories -- a brick for every dog Old Dog Haven has helped.

* We have copies of our eNewsletters available here:

January 2012

September 2011

May 2011

September 2010

May 2010

January 2010

September 2009

May 2009

January 2009

You can also view an electronic copy of the print newsletters here:

November 2011

July 2011

March 2011

November 2010

July 2010

March 2010

November 2009

July 2009

March 2009

* We always need Final Refuge homes. There are usually dogs on our waiting list that are very near a deadline to get into a safe place. Small to large, some housebroken and issue-free but some needing more effort. Medical expenses will be covered by ODH. By opening your home to one of them you could save an old dog from dying alone. Please call.

Many Thanks To:

* Photographer Julie Austin for taking such fabulous pictures (like the one above of ODH alumnus Mitch) of our dogs and doing benefit photo shoots in addition.

 * The veterinary clinics who are so generous with their time and expertise: Frontier Village (Lake Stevens) as our home clinic and veterinary advisors, Edmonds-Westgate, Pet Neuter Clinic (Stanwood), Animal Eye Clinic (Seattle), Animal Eye Care (Bellingham), Shoreline Veterinary Dental Specialists, VCA Redwood Animal Hospital (Redmond), Woodinville Animal Hopital, Diamond Veterinary Associates (Everett), Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital (Federal Way), and many others.

* Patrick Sanders for his help with web "stuff" and for hosting this site for free!

 * Mark Malnes and his firm Savage Color in Seattle for discounted printing services over so many years

* Don Dahl and Perfect Press in Bellevue for discounted printing services

* Bauer-Evans CPA in Everett for accounting services

* Paddywack pet supplies in Mill Creek for continuing support for our goals, helping provide specialty dog foods and on-going fund-raising and publicity in their store

* The volunteers from Doney Memorial Street People's Pet Clinic in Seattle (at the Union Gospel Mission) for their donations of supplies to us. Their cause is a wonderful one that we wholeheartedly suggest you support. (This clinic was founded in 1982 by Dr. C.W.Doney in order to provide veterinary care for the pets of low-income, disabled, seniors, and street people.)

* Kristi Crabtree of Motivational Dog Obedience in Marysville for her professional services and advice

* Country Classic Kennels in Arlington for donation drives, gifts, and spreading the word

* Dooley's Dog House (Kirkland) for doing so many benefits and supporting our efforts.

* Crown Hill Pet Supply in northwest Seattle for sharing surplus food and supplies with our foster parents and generosity from their staff.

* Scott Watkins for continuing support to us and other animal organizations (and for being a rolling advertisement for ODH!) (Car graphics by Mr.Deez Marketing)

* Our dogs appreciate the donated services from Aussie Pet Mobile, mobile grooming service based in Edmonds. Ana's skill has made several dogs look wonderful with much less stress. They love it!

Click above to donate to Old Dog Haven using PayPal

(Note: you do not need a PayPal account to use this method; you may also send a check to ODH; address is on the linked page above.)

Some Thoughts For Those Facing The End-Of-Life Decision For Their Companion Animal

Some Thoughts For Those Who Have Lost Their Companion Animal

Some Thoughts About How To Plan For Your Pet's Future If You Can't Take Care Of Him Yourself

Some information about health issues for older dogs

Stories about how older dogs can make a difference to older humans.

  

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