If you haven't already, you should take Stella in for a check-up with her vet. There are a couple of health issues that could be causing the nighttime disturbances. As an older dog, she could be developing dementia. She wakes up and either doesn't know where she is, or doesn't know where you are. As a result, she panics and starts barking.
To avoid any additional pressure on your pets, show them where all the essentials are before letting them have free reign of the house. Take them to the potty area, and then let them have access to a sanctuary room while they adjust. The sanctuary room should have familiar items such as their bed, food bowls, and toys. Avoid long walks and meeting neighbors until they have had at least a few weeks to learn new sights, smells, and rhythm of their new daily routine.
The two-mile drive from our home on the north end of the island to the center of our little town was long enough. Even the short distance after turning onto the main street and passing the three churches, the fire station, the seafood restaurant, and the pizza place before arriving at the vet's office seemed long. But the ride home with our soon-to-be-seventeen-year-old black Labrador whimpering in the back seat seems infinitely longer.
What began as one family's desperate attempt to save their dog has become the largest and fastest-growing veterinary group in the Middle East. CEO Mansoor Alshiha transformed personal tragedy into a mission to revolutionize animal care - and built Vet Alliance in the process. It all started with Dutchie, the Alshiha family dog who nearly died after being hit by a car. At the time, Dubai had no dedicated 24-hour emergency care for pets. The family was forced to improvise - and that moment changed the trajectory of veterinary medicine in the UAE.
"This fundraiser brings together multiple influential social media accounts to ensure these beloved neighborhood fixtures receive the healthcare they deserve," said Dan Rimada of Bodega Cats of New York.
