Grantee Stories

Senior Dogs 4 Seniors: Bringing Senior Dogs and People Together by Diane Pierce

Senior Dogs 4 Seniors is a foster-based rescue that primarily places senior dogs in the homes of older people in the St. Louis area of Missouri. A grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization helps them with their veterinary bills. This post was written by Senior Dogs 4 Seniors founder and president, Diane Pierce. My husband...

Lionel's Legacy: Compassion and Advocacy by Jane Sobel Klonsky

In August, we interviewed photographer Jane Sobel Klonsky about her Project Unconditional photo series , and featured a selection of her photographs capturing the bond between people and their senior dogs . Since then, Jane has continued work on Project Unconditional, and her journey has included a stop in San Diego where she visited Lionel’s...

Thulani Program: Helping the Most Vulnerable Dogs by Bob Jachens

Bob Jachens is founder and director of German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California's Thulani Program . The Grey Muzzle Organization has provided grants to help support the program since it was founded in 2009. One of the worst nightmares for a rescue intake evaluator is to find a good dog at a shelter that does...

Helping Seniors Care for Their Senior Dogs by Sean Hawkins

We all want to grow old with our canine friends by our side, but some senior citizens find themselves no longer able to afford care for their dogs, especially their older dogs. They face the terrible prospect of either giving their dogs up to shelters, or not giving their faithful companions the care they need...