About the Editor
My first truly close bond with a dog was when I was 14 and ill with mononucleosis for a month. My constant companion was a beagle puppy named Ginger who comforted me during a lonely period of my life.
Many years later in 1996, I experienced a major epiphany with the passing of a beloved basset hound named Napoleon. I held Napoleon’s head in my hands as he was being euthanized at the age of 15. His gaze locked on mine as the life drifted out of his beautiful eyes. At that instant, I felt his spirit move through me in an indescribable way. To this day, I still cannot explain intellectually what happened during that life-changing moment with Napoleon. In fact, I usually cannot describe the event without tears. It was truly a spiritual moment and awakening for me. That dear sweet dog gave me the gift of compassion in a way I never understood. Since then, I have learned that many other people have shared similar experiences.
My personal mission is to support other people who love their companion canine friends and want to give them a great quality of life. I have an outstanding relationship with many veterinarians, many of whom are specialists such as cardiologists, surgeons, and nutritionists. If I had my way, my beloved dog, Ralphie, would go everywhere with me. We often go on walks, sit on the backyard deck, and he sleeps while I watch movies in my den. If I had my way, Ralphie would go with me everywhere; much like a mother can take their child with her everywhere. Well, one day….
Trained as an engineer, I am a natural-born analyst and problem-solver. Constantly searching for ways to analyze problems and find the best approach to provide care for older dogs, I encourage all of you to share your ideas and problems you have experienced with your dogs over the years. I look for devices to aid and comfort dogs and it would be helpful to hear what you need to take care of your dog(s). I am always searching for ways to support senior people/citizens in their efforts to enhance and extend the quality of life for their senior dogs.
Please join me by sharing your stories and information to provide us “senior people” the right tools and support mechanisms to help our aging dogs. Let’s make the most of all of our years together!
Senior People ~ Senior Dogs – a match made in heaven.
Warm regards,
Karen
Publisher, HelpMyOldDog.com
P.S. I still think of Napoleon every day.