No spam here. Just heartwarming happy tails and smiling senior dogs! Our monthly newsletters include stories of the dogs and their families who have been helped by your support, tips for senior dog care, and updates on the latest happenings at Grey Muzzle.
Honoring Ski, Josie, Abbee and Barree
We have been fortunate to have had four dogs in our lives, each of whom left an enormous impact on us, especially when they grew older.
Jen Kain
I lost the love of my life. My beautiful baby Buffy passed away May 7th @ 16 ½ yrs old. It is hard to put into words what she meant to me & how very much I loved her. From blindness at birth to a list of other medical issues, her strength over the...
Joanne Mims
My baby boy who lived in a big scary world but trusted his mommy to keep him safe. I love you so much- fly high
Mitzi
Mitzi, Sunshine, and Romper came into Virginia German Shepherd Rescue (VGSR) in March, 2013, from elderly owners who were no longer able to care for their dogs. Mitzi was kept outdoors in a long, narrow run, living in her own feces.
6 Secrets for Utopian Vet Visits by Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM
Dogs don’t have a human voice. They place implicit trust in us to speak for them and care for them, which goes well beyond food and shelter. It extends into the intangible realm of setting up situations to go in their favor. And a prime example of this is shaping your dog’s experience at the veterinary hospital.
7 Tips To Keep Your Aging Dog’s Mind Fit by Joy Schneider
I know firsthand having a thirteen year old Kuvasz, keeping her mind fit is so important to her overall quality of life. Just as with many aging humans, senior dogs often develop dementia. There is no cure, but there are some things pet parents can do to slow the process.
Is My Dog Too Old For Anesthesia? by Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM
As a veterinarian, I have a healthy respect for anesthesia and understand my clients’ fears. Anesthesia is essentially the process of taking a living being to the brink of death—obliterating many life-preserving reflexes—and then bringing that being back to life again. It is never, ever without risk, but that risk should be carefully calculated from the start—weighing risk vs reward.
Bailey
Bailey recently celebrated his eleventh birthday. The birthday hat didn’t stay on, but Bailey spent a leisurely afternoon in the garden. He also enjoyed time in his favorite place, the back of my CRV, or as my husband David describes it, the Bailey-approved vehicle.
Sandy Kubillus
It's been over a year since I have lost my dear springer spaniel, Cassie to a brain tumor, and I still miss her every day. She went to work with me and her photo is still on the company website. She did everything with me - or I did everything with...
Richmond Animal League
Richmond Animal League (RAL) is Richmond, Virginia’s oldest nonprofit, no-kill organization, committed to saving lives by providing hope, help and homes for animals in need. Founded in 1979, RAL's main goal is to reduce euthanasia rates in Central...
KC Pet Project
KC Pet Project is a 501c3, nonprofit charitable organization operating the Kansas City, Missouri Animal Shelter. They care for nearly 10,000 animals a year and work collaboratively with Animal Control and other animal welfare organizations to...
Partners For Pets
Partners for Pets' mission is to rescue dogs and cats from local animal control facilities who are at highest risk for euthanasia. Priority is given to animals who are injured, sick, elderly, terrified, and frail. All medical care is provided to each...
Bound Fur Life Foundation
The Bound Fur Life Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization established to keep pets with their owners through dog training sessions, pet food assistance, and veterinary care financial assistance programs.
Cheboygan County Humane Society
The Cheboygan County Humane Society is dedicated to promoting kindness to animals; the prevention of cruelty to animals; the extension of humane education to the community; the encouragement of spay and neuter programs and responsible pet ownership.
Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI)
Operating as the leading no-kill animal shelter in Northern New Jersey, Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving all of Northern New Jersey. RBARI is founded on the belief that all animals have a natural right to...