I want to share how lovely they were as a senior
Yes. Photos of how they look now and notes on their little senior habits are all worth sharing. Some local governments in Japan even honor long-lived dogs and show their photos.
A real example
US photographer Judd Lamphere made an "Old Dogs" series of close-up portraits of old dogs on a black background. He said it was a way to honor their loyalty. Owners got two photos.
What others said
「My Shiba turned an estimated 18. We walk slower now and follow their senior pace.」
Shared online (reworded) Japan, Oct 2026「My old dog's legs are doing better, so we went for a walk in the new vest today.」
Shared online (reworded) Japan, Oct 2026「My 13-year-old dog wobbles when walking and just sits down on the path when tired.」
Shared online (reworded) Japan, Oct 2026「My old dog walks slowly now, so I match their pace on our walks.」
Shared online (reworded) Japan, Oct 2026「As my dog ages, its coat darkens and its energy fades. I want to cherish our time.」
Shared online (reworded) Asia-Pacific, Oct 2026「He's getting old, so I spoil him more, and today he got carrots, rice cooked in broth and two dog biscuits.」
Shared online (reworded) Europe, Oct 2026Show 1 more
「My small joy: a slightly confused old dog who still remembers to ask for cuddles.」
Shared online (reworded) Europe, Oct 2026What people do in different places
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Updated 25 Oct 2026. This page updates daily from owners’ posts.