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What Do You Do When Your Dog Grows Old?

A Poem by Jackie Short
By Jackie Short
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An inspirational poem about those friends who have loved us unconditionallyWhat 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... Read More
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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 face. Yet in every line, there is love—unwavering, devoted, and full of grace.

Perfect for dog lovers of all ages, this book is both a celebration and a farewell, a comforting companion for anyone facing the inevitable goodbye. A timeless keepsake. A love letter. A healing balm for the heart.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781636551715

Publisher: Red Comet Press LLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 March 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Red Comet Press LLC

Illustration: 4-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Lucy Pickett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 32

Collections

Grief & Loss Health & Wellness Jackie Short Non-Fiction Poetry Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Jackie Short is a native of Green Bay, Wisconsin. She currently resides in Pennsylvania with her award-winning German Shepherd dogs and two beloved cats. Her free time is spent training dogs and writing music, poetry, and short stories. What Do You Do When Your Dog Gets Old is her debut publication. Lucy Pickett is an illustrator and small business owner based in London, England. Despite her urban location, Pickett is a nature lover at heart and celebrates wildlife and conservation in her artworks. When she’s not drawing, she can be found drinking cups of tea or walking Paddington, her beloved sausage dog. Visit her at lucypickett.shop.

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