Old dogs know plenty of tricks for staying young at heart - and here they are This humorous and loving collection of duotone portraits captures the golden years of humanity's best friends and most faithful companions. Sage and tender moments are caught on film and are paired with captions that reveal each dog's age and their secrets for a long and happy life, such as Tonto (12): "Lift and pee, lift and pee, lift and pee on every tree," and Kelsey...
I lost my German Shepherd/Husky mix of 17 years 3 months ago. This book helped me grieve.
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"Old Friends" really captures the soul and spirit of elderly dogs. My dog Harry was given to me when he was 8 by my mother just before she passed away. He is 15 now and still going strong! He is my best pal who has been with me through thick and thin. Thanks, Mark, for recognizing how special these old friends are.
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At first glance I was attracted to the book, Old friends-great dogs on the good life because of Mollie's face on the cover, who so reminds me of my own most beloved senior friend and companion, Duke, who is the love of my life. The book takes on a very caring and personal relationship with our furry four-legged friends and companions who demonstrate unfettered, unconditional love and devotion. Mankind could "learn a lesson"...
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Mark J. Asher's passion and talent for photography, and, in celebration of senior dogs everywhere is compassionately and brilliantly presented in "Old Friends". Mark truly captures the personality and ageless wisdom of each senior dog photographed. Plus, the "longevity secrets" next to each photo will make you grin from ear to ear! I received this book from a fellow dog lover, after my own sweet Golden passed away recently...
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I purchased Old Friends as a holiday gift for the director of the animal rescue where I volunteer. She is the type of person who will pass up the cages of wriggling puppies at the pound and, instead, take the old blind boxer, the 13-year old shih-tzu with bad knees and a heart murmur, or the 8-year old brother/sister pair of dachshunds, cringing in the corner of their crate. All have been rescued, and all adopted. She,...
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