Resources

Information About Old Dogs

• The Grey Muzzle report Old Dogs and Animal Shelters explains the issues faced by old dogs who are abandoned or otherwise left homeless, as told by the experts who work with homeless senior dogs every day.

Websites of Interest

OldDog Haven	www.olddoghaven.org	OldDog Haven is one of the very few dog rescue organizations in the United States that focuses on senior dogs. They help homeless dogs in western Washington State. In addition to senior dog adoption, this organization provides long-term hospice for dogs that are not adoptable.
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs	www.sanctuaryforseniordogs.org	The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs in Cleveland is also one of the few rescue organizations for senior dogs. The majority of their dogs are rescued from animal control. They provide lifelong care as well as adoption services.
The Senior Dogs Project	www.srdogs.com	Information about adopting a senior dog, as well as listing for senior dog rescue and programs nationwide.

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Stevie is one of the lucky homeless dogs who found a permanent, loving hospice home with the OldDog Haven Final Refuge program. Stevie is an old Pomeranian who was turned in as a "stray" to the state's busiest shelter. His coat was in terrible shape and clearly he couldn't see, so the shelter staff hoped he could be placed with a rescue group. Now living happily in an OldDog Haven lifelong hospice home with a group of other small dogs, he's managing very well and charming all who meet him. OldDog Haven often marvels over how well dogs can adjust after going through a great deal of stress, and Stevie is one who adjusted beautifully to a completely new life. OldDog Haven will supplement his thyroid, keep his eyes comfortable, and make sure he gets lots of cuddles and playtime in his retirement.

The Grey Muzzle Organization looks forward to assisting the start-up of more organizations like OldDog Haven across the country.

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Acknowledgements

Much thanks to the following people who have supported the founding of The Grey Muzzle Organization:

• Rick Johnson, Executive Director, Sacramento SPCA
• Cecily Joque, Adoption Coordinator, Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County
• Dr. Fred Metzger, Metzger Animal Hospital
• Kathleen Olson, Executive Director, Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County
• Judith Piper, Executive Director, OldDog Haven
• Deborah Workman, Executive Director, The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs