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Grey Muzzle featured on PBS Next Avenue
The Grey Muzzle Organization was recently featured on Next Avenue in an article about the special bond between older dogs and older owners.
Carol
Clint was the most amazing dog in the universe. He was so kind and loving to everyone, both humans and other dogs. He was a goodwill ambassador for his breed. He touched so many hearts and brought joy and happiness wherever he went. Cancer took him...
Jen Wagner
My first grey muzzle boy - he touched many hearts and we will always love him:)
Archie
Originally transferred to The Humane Society of Indianapolis from a municipal shelter in Central Indiana, eight-year-old Archie was missing one eye, had some skin and allergy issues, hair loss and red patches on his back.
Tinker
Thanks to a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, Knox PAWS (Placing Animals with Seniors), a program of the Knoxville-Knox County Council on Aging, helped match Vickie and Tinker and provided Tinker with critical medical care.
Q&A With Dr. Alice Villalobos, DVM, FNAP
We're pleased to share this interview between our Advisory Board member, Dr. Alice Villalobos and our Board Member, Denise Fleck regarding geriatric oncology.
‘My Old Dog’: How to Lend a Senior Pooch a Helping Paw by Laura T. Coffey
Senior dogs are AWESOME. They’re calm, mellow, sweet, loveable, and they’re usually already house-trained. All of these traits make them so much easier than puppies — and yet, as wonderful as animals over the age of 7 are, they often represent the highest-risk population at shelters across the United States, where nearly 3 million dogs and cats are put down each year.
Chibby San
The SAFE Center at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) in Georgia is housed within the University's Veterinary Technology Program (the only four-year program in the state).
Morgan & MaryLynn Allred
For two dogs who never quite saw eye to eye, it of course came as a shock when you followed one another to the rainbow bridge just a few months ago. Mitzy, you were a shining light of love in our household and our best friend from the day you walked...
Chris Ingram
Austin, from the day you came into my life at 8 weeks old, you were my heart dog. Always by my side, always able to read my moods and comfort me when I was down. You were the happiest dog ever, always a smile on your face! I miss playing ball and...
Sandy Eckles
My daughter, Laura, recently lost her special grey muzzle friend. Kahlua, a female black lab , was abandoned by a friend 10 years ago and Laura took her into her home and her heart as a college student. She was an independent dog and unconditionally...
Sandy Eckles
My daughter, Jennifer, recently lost her grey muzzle friend, Ella. Despite losing her eyes to bilateral glaucoma Ella never lost her enthusiasm for life and continued to swim, go to the dog park and camping thanks to the dedication of my daughter...
Scott & Melissa
Although our beloved Sprey passed 7 years ago, she is still very much alive in our hearts. We miss her and her sweet, caring nature (and her gray muzzle).
Tracy and Allan Danto
Remembering our beloved Daisy and her beautiful grey muzzle and beard. Missing the laughter and smiles you brought us every day. Not a moment passes that we don't think of how much you touched and improved our lives with your sweetness, and we love...
Rita Sue
This eight-year-old girl has been through some stuff. Rita Sue was transferred to the Leon County Humane Society (LCHS) in Tallahassee, FL, after she was rescued from an organized dog fight ring last year.