The Grey Muzzle Organization

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Love is Ageless: Grey Muzzle’s #WhyWeLoveOldDogs Contest Winners Share Why Adopting a Senior Dog Makes Life Sweeter

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From making us smile every day to teaching valuable life lessons, senior dogs bring love and companionship into our lives, as the winners of The Grey Muzzle Organization’s #WhyWeLoveOldDogs contest confirm.

“Thanks to everyone who shared their love of old dogs on social media and spread the word that senior dogs have so much to offer,” said Lisa Lunghofer, executive director of Grey Muzzle. “We hope these winning entries will be shared far and wide and inspire more people to open their hearts and homes to a senior dog who needs a second chance.”

Selected from more than 125 entries, the top ten share touching stories and photos of adorable old dogs which show why old friends are often the best friends. Read the winning entries!

Do you love old dogs?

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If a senior dog has ever touched your heart and shared your home, this calendar is for you. Grey Muzzle’s 2019 calendar celebrates the bond we share with our old dogs. And better yet, all of the proceeds from the calendar will be used to help homeless senior dogs.

The only thing better than seeing a new frosted face each month is knowing that you are helping senior dogs who need a second chance at a happy ending. Order your 2019 Grey Muzzle calendar today!

Our Mission

The Grey Muzzle Organization improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, and other non-profit groups nationwide.

We are not a shelter or rescue group. Rather, Grey Muzzle funds programs such as hospice care, senior dog adoption, medical screening, and other special programs to help old dogs at animal welfare organizations across the country.

Programs We Support

Grey Muzzle funding supports senior dog programs nationwide.

Adoptable Dogs Medical Care Programs

Seniors for Seniors Adoption Programs

Keeping Dogs with Their Owners Program

Hospice and Long-Term Foster Care Programs

Senior Therapy Dog Programs

Animal Food Programs

Orthopedic Dog Beds for Senior Dogs in Shelters

Your Gift Helps Save Homeless Senior Dogs

Senior dogs depend on us to care for them through all stages of their lives. Your tax deductible donation will provide them with the care they need to get adopted and live out their golden years, months, or weeks in a place of love, security and peace.

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Always in My Heart

Our supporters celebrate the pets they have cherished by making a special Grey Muzzle Memorial donation.

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Buffy

Bed Fund

In the past 6 years, with your help, we have donated over $40,000 worth of orthopedic beds to more than 100 shelters around the country to help dogs like Booty get off the concrete floors.

Donate a Bed

Booty, the senior dog laying on donated bed

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Join us to help old dogs!

You'll get the latest old dog news just every few weeks. Our monthly e-communications include stories of the dogs and people who have been helped by our support, tips for senior dog care, and updates on the latest happenings at Grey Muzzle.