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How about a senior dog for Christmas?

3 Dec 2009TMS 5 Comments

Senior Dogs Project Many people think that older dogs are “set in their ways” and can’t adjust to a new environment, but that is simply not true.  Many senior dogs are more than able to adapt to a new home. … Continue Reading →

TMS a dog is for life, adoption, senior dogs

How Long do Shibas Live?

30 May 2009TMS 1 Comment

Watching Shassi spiral down to the end of her life, this question is of more import to me than would otherwise be the case!  According to Norma Hornung’s initial research, it’s around 13-14 years.  You can help Norma gather more… Continue Reading →

TMS health, senior dogs

A Reprieve

21 Mar 2009TMS 6 Comments

We took Shassi to the vet and asked about euthanasia and whether it would be kinder at this point. After the vet looked at Shassi and heard our description of what her life was like, she was of the opinion… Continue Reading →

TMS euthanasia, senior dogs, shassi

Remember Katana? HAPPY ENDING!

9 Jan 2009TMS 4 Comments

On the old blog site, I wrote about Katana, a 10-year-old Shiba who had been dumped at PAWS by her owner because he “didn’t have enough time for her”. Today I got a note from the old blog: First I… Continue Reading →

TMS senior dogs, shiba rescue

Twilight

24 Dec 2008TMS 9 Comments

Old age comes to every dog, eventually.  At first it may just manifest in a few white hairs, but as time goes by, stiffening joints and ailments tend to come to the fore.  Shibas can maintain great health for years,… Continue Reading →

TMS death, grief, senior dogs, shassi

Update!

16 Oct 2008TMS 2 Comments

Well, Tierce is much better on the Cyclosporine, although I’m not a fan of giving him a pill that requires an anti-nausea pill to keep it in him. Here he is next to one of many jellyfish that washed up… Continue Reading →

TMS allergies, atopica, bella, katana, senior dogs, shassi, tierce

Katana needs a home!

2 Oct 2008TMS 5 Comments

Photo from PAWS From Phyllyist: Katana has one of those stories that breaks our hearts. She’s a loving 10-year-old Shiba Inu whose owner surrendered her because he “didn’t have enough time for her anymore.” I love how people abandon their… Continue Reading →

TMS katana, senior dogs, shiba rescue

Catch That Shibe

Looking for the Original TMS?

Click HERE for the ORIGINAL MISANTHROPIC SHIBA rant.

Click HERE for the 2000’s MISANTHROPIC SHIBA rant.

Click HERE for Malley Bragg Heinlein’s “Stubborn Shiba” piece.

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