What Do You Do When Your Dog Grows Old?: A Poem by Jackie Short

An inspirational poem about those friends who have loved us unconditionally

What Do You Do When Your Dog Grows Old? is a tender, poetic tribute to the dogs who’ve walked beside us through the seasons of life. With soft, heartfelt verse and emotional depth, Jackie Short gently guides readers through the bittersweet journey of loving—and eventually letting go of—an aging dog.

This beautifully written poem captures the quiet changes of time: tired paws, fading sight, and the wisdom in a graying...