Wagging tails and big hearts drive backcountry nonprofit that rescues and rehomes senior dogsRamona nonprofit hosts weekly hikes and open houses for lovers of old dogs.Despite the holiday and the stormy weather, dozens of dog lovers showed up to play, feed and walk them — and, in a few cases, bring them home.Older dogs like Cashmere are harder to rehome because of their potentially high medical costs, said Kelly Smíšek, who founded the nonprofit with her husband, Andy, after volunteering in a shelter and learning more about senior dogs and their needs.In 2017, the Smíšeks moved from Pacific Beach to Ramona and used their wedding money to buy the shelter, where they live in an adjoining accessory unit with 50 or so sheltered dogs and four cats, at last count.“This very special Golden Girl is ready to (be) your sidekick wherever you want to go — to the park, a coffee shop, restaurant, winery, or just to run errands!” her bio reads."