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Alexis
My first love and faithful companion of 14 years you fought courageously until the very end and are now able to run and play again with grandma. Until I see you again, my darling girl I will carry you with me in my heart.
Coco and Mootsie
Coco, age 14, and Mootsie, age 12, are two lovely Maltese/poodle mixes who found their way to Tyson's Place Animal Rescue in Michigan when their human companion, who is in his 80s, had health problems that put him into a nursing home.
Marilyn
I lost my Ziggy 2 weeks ago. He was my soul. Arthritis robbed him of his life at 13 years old. I wait to see him.
The Austin Chronicle features Senior Dog Prom King Trey and Royal Court Member Rupert
The Austin Chronicle covered hometown dogs Trey, who was adopted from Austin Pets Alive! and crowned Grey Muzzle’s 2017 Senior Dog Prom King, and Royal Court member Rupert, who is available for adoption through Pug Rescue of Austin and hopes to find a family to treat him like a little prince!
The Boston Globe features Grey Muzzle’s 2017 Senior Prom Queen, Nana
The Boston Globe featured Grey Muzzle’s Senior Dog Prom Queen Nana and her prom date Abuela, not once, but twice!
Gilley
Precious Gilley was pulled from the Giles County, Tennessee Animal Control by Grey Muzzle grantee organization Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue. She was in terrible shape--bloodied, painful skin and nails so overgrown it was difficult for her to walk.
Anonymous
Thank you for 11 wonderful years Torreya! We miss you every day, but will think of you every time we walk on the beach or play in the snow. You were an amazing companion and we were lucky to know you!
Brandon, Jessica & McKayla Barton
To the sweetest boy in the world who touched our lives for 14 amazing years. We miss you everyday and are so thankful you chose us.
Hospice: Not Just for Humans Anymore, a Changing Paradigm by Adam Clark
This article has been republished for exclusive use by The Grey Muzzle Organization with the permission of original author, Adam Clark, LSW, AASW
As Good as Gold - Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois
As Good as Gold – Golden Retriever Rescue of Illinois is dedicated to the rescue, care and adoption of Golden Retrievers and golden mixes who are in need. In addition, As Good as Gold educates Golden Retriever guardians and the general public about...
Asheville Humane Society
Asheville Humane Society (AHS) rescues, reunites, rehabilitates, and rehomes thousands of homeless animals each year. They are dedicated to promoting the compassionate treatment of animals in the community through education, sheltering, and adoption...
Auburn Valley Humane Society
Auburn Valley Humane Society (AVHS), since opening its doors in 2013, has become so much more than an adoption agency and spay/neuter resource. It is a community education center where pets and people come together. AVHS provides for its community...
Austin Humane Society
Founded in 1952, the Austin Humane Society is the largest, longest-standing no-kill shelter in Austin, Texas. From humble roots as a small organization founded in 1952, they are now a leader in the nation’s largest no-kill community. They serve more...
Austin Pets Alive!
APA! is a nonprofit animal shelter and foster-based rescue organization pioneering comprehensive, innovative programs designed to save the most at-risk homeless companion animals and educate others to do the same through international education and...
Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue
Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit network of rescuers, fosters and volunteers who work together to rescue, rehabilitate and find homes for sweet, loving, adoptable dogs from pounds in the rural south. The dogs they rescue are in...