I just looked up eskies - never heard of them before - sure are beautiful, friendly looking dogs! Must have been hot in LA with that coat however?

I suppose you learn to be an elderly dog carer as you go along like anything else. I'm glad you talked about blindness because that was one thing I kind-of worried about reading about older rescue dogs being blind. Because I love to walk, and where possible - like on rocks by the sea - I like my dogs to be far-ranging. Your farm sounds ideal for older dogs because they can be safe with a medium range . Hugs to all the family! Saidso

PS I had a lost dog when I was six and my dad made me go out alone to find him. It was terrifying, but I had to find that dog, and it taught me a lesson in being responsible for animals.