Erin Furman, author and Labrador retriever lover, considers herself to be very blessed when she cares for her elderly four-footed family members and can’t fathom why so many owners dump their senior dogs in shelters. In her guest post, she explains why senior canines are so special and shares tips about how she kept her special girl Toby, our beloved Layla’s sister, happy and active in her golden years, and continues to do so with Reese, at nearly sixteen years old.