Old Dogs Go To Helen

Old Dogs Go To Helen Senior and Hospice dog rescue and sanctuary in NH

Let’s add this one to the “you’re living my dream” calendar shall we? 😂😂😂
06/03/2026

Let’s add this one to the “you’re living my dream” calendar shall we? 😂😂😂

Welcome Sabrina to Old Dogs Go To Helen! This ball of joy has been deeply loved by her family. Unfortunately, due to hea...
06/02/2026

Welcome Sabrina to Old Dogs Go To Helen!
This ball of joy has been deeply loved by her family. Unfortunately, due to health challenges, they could no longer give Sabrina the exercise and attention she deserves. Out of love, they made the difficult but compassionate decision to let her spend her golden years with us.

And yes—it's the same dog in both photos!
A huge thank you to Woofie's of Concord-Manchester for always fitting us in and helping our senior pups look and feel their very best. Sabrina is already settling in beautifully, and we're so happy to have her as part of the family.

You can have a hard day but that doesn't mean the work stops. Tonight we welcomed an emergency surrender Lily, a very sw...
06/02/2026

You can have a hard day but that doesn't mean the work stops. Tonight we welcomed an emergency surrender Lily, a very sweet but very old JRT who needed TLC right away. She was covered in mud and had ticks on her and so we got to work - a warm bath, some medicine, a good meal, and cozying up by the fireplace. She's blind, I think she's deaf, and she has no idea the day I had before she arrived, because it doesn't matter.

welcome home Lily

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Sometimes you can wish and hope and try as hard as you can, and still lose the battle. In hospice and senior work, that ...
06/01/2026

Sometimes you can wish and hope and try as hard as you can, and still lose the battle. In hospice and senior work, that happens a lot.

We lost Sammy the 34 year old horse today, after a weekend of him deteriorating rapidly. We did all we could, but his body was tired, and I think he finally felt safe to go here. I cannot fault him for that. The sun finally came out, and he was ready. So we let him run off into the clouds.

And then Bear, who we tried so hard for, took a turn downhill quickly and we had to let him go. Unlike Hobo, who we have only seen improve and thrive, Bear was not rebounding at all.

We are so lucky to have vets beside us through this, because even though I do this a lot, I have to be coached sometimes too. The instinct to intervene more, to push harder, is very strong, especially when they haven't been here long. I often need reminding that in many of these cases, the trajectory is the same, but quality of life matters more than quantity. A good day is better than waiting until there's suffering, and if there's one thing I will not tolerate, it's suffering.

But. Today I'm tired, actually maybe more weary than tired. My heart aches for battles I entered ready to win but then lost. I know tomorrow may be different, but today I am just sad.

Sweet, sweet boys. Be good. I'm so sorry it wasn't long, but I loved you both fiercely and would do it again even still.

Thank you to all who helped us, and still do. I know these aren't the happy endings we hope for, but they are in some ways. Whether on this side, or the next, the animals that come to us know nothing but peace, no pain, and so so much love.

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06/01/2026

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LAST DAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN OUR SPRING INTO SUMMER RAFFLE BASKET AND VISIT OLD DOGS GO TO HELEN!

Spring into Summer Raffle Basket!
Fun basket filled with Spring and Summer themed goodies!

An Old Dogs Go To Helen Spring T-shirt and A ONE HOUR VISIT with the Old Dogs and meet the Farm crew!

$25 per. ticket
Winner will receive and email to set up your visit.
GOOD LUCK!

Bear getting acupuncture today. Yesterday’s treatment helped him feel much better and we were able to express his bladde...
05/28/2026

Bear getting acupuncture today. Yesterday’s treatment helped him feel much better and we were able to express his bladder more easily. He was so relaxed today he fell asleep on the table!

A huge thank you to Dr Driscoll and LEAD for all your amazing help.

We can use any and all donations possible please!

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Thank you!!

Rye has something exciting to share! She loves our monthly box from Pup O’clock and she wants to share it with you!!! Us...
05/28/2026

Rye has something exciting to share!
She loves our monthly box from Pup O’clock and she wants to share it with you!!!
Use the code “ODGTH10” to get 10% off your subscription box for your pups and $5 each month will go to Old Dogs go to Helen!
When you receive yours in the mail, we’d love to see photos of your dogs, enjoying their boxes!
Please tag us at Old Dogs Go To Helen & Pup O'clock!!!!

Hey everyone. Meet Bear. Bear was an emergency surrender to us today after an accident this past weekend left him paraly...
05/27/2026

Hey everyone. Meet Bear.

Bear was an emergency surrender to us today after an accident this past weekend left him paralyzed in his hind end and unable to urinate or walk. Unfortunately his human was unable to express him or care for him moving forward and reached out to us this morning.

We took him this afternoon and immediately had him seen by our amazing friends at LEAD. We’ve started some medicine, did an acupuncture treatment, and will now be manually expressing his bladder like we do with Hobo. So far, he seems to be doing well, but we want to make sure that continues.

Cases like this are often why we need back up funds. Emergency surrenders require prompt attention to make sure they stay out of danger and that’s why we need your help. We JUST got our head barely above water but did not want Bear to not get the help he needed.

Please if you can help us - donate at

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No amount is too small. And if you can’t donate - share! The more people know about what we do, the more help we can get to help them.

Thank you all! Welcome Bear.

There’s so much I want to say sometimes but I don’t. So much going on every day behind the scenes that no one has any id...
05/27/2026

There’s so much I want to say sometimes but I don’t. So much going on every day behind the scenes that no one has any idea about. Moving hay, filling grain, reorganizing spaces, calling surrender requests, calling vets, appointments. I’m telling you it’s 18hour days and I’m not exaggerating.

I couldn’t do this without my husband. We are such a team. There’s no one else I want to say “hey wanna go get some senior goats with me?” to and he doesn’t hesitate. Our life is chaotic, messy, heartbreaking and yet beautiful at the same time.

Welcome new friends. Currently dealing with another emergency surrender will update soon

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83 Range Road
Epsom, NH
03234

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