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Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester: A Sweet Deal for Animals...and the People Who Love Them
Like candy, organizations that help senior dogs come in different colors and flavors. Some operate on a shoestring, while some have six-figure budgets. Some are foster based, while others have shelter facilities. And some coalesced recently, while others have built their organizations over decades. These programs' commonalities, however, are greater than their differences, and their shared goal, as succinctly expressed by Kelly Wolfe, is "to keep animals with people."
Grey Muzzle featured in All Creatures magazine
We're thrilled that The Grey Muzzle Organization was featured in the January/February edition of All Creatures magazine:
Grey Muzzle featured in USA Today's Daily Journal
The Daily Journal, part of the USA Today Network, published "Special help available for senior dogs, owners," highlighting the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter's work on behalf of senior dogs, made possible by a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization.
Vicki and Karen
Abandoned in Tennessee, scrounging for food in a Burger King bag, she was discovered by Lisa and found her forever home in Wisconsin where she lived for 17.5 years chasing balls, getting belly rubs and frolicking with her best friend (and fellow...
Abraham
Abraham came to the Humane Society of Charlotte from Puerto Rico during "Operation Grey Muzzle," a rescue transport coordinated by the Humane Society of the United States.
Common Household Hazards for your Dog and How to Avoid Them by Devin Morrissey
This article has been republished for exclusive use by The Grey Muzzle Organization with the permission of original author, Devin Morrissey.
Manny
On Christmas Eve, Lionel's Legacy received a very panicked phone call from a family impacted by the Southern California fires. Their dog Manny, an 11-year-old standard poodle, fell ill with some type of respiratory illness. He was coughing and wheezing uncontrollably.
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: Grants Available to Help Senior Dogs
Raleigh, North Carolina—For old dogs in need of new homes, the adage, “Every dog has its day” has never been truer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization calls for grant applications to fund programs for at-risk senior dogs all around the country.
Today.com covered the first-ever 'Dog Bowl' for older pooches
Today.com covered the first-ever "Dog Bowl," featuring Kody and Lexi, two senior dogs from the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc., a Grey Muzzle grantee.
Jacqueline Carr
Sophie and Jassy, you came to me as seniors and so our years together were too short. I miss you every day but your memory lives on in my heart. I will always honor you by helping and adopting other senior dogs in need. Thank you for blessing my life...
Jacqueline Carr
Bennie, you were dropped at shelter somewhere in the South because you were "ill and too old" but thanks to good people I will never know, you were rescued and sent to Vermont. The first day I saw you at the shelter you stole my heart and it was very...
Yazmin
Meet Yazmin, (or Yazee) as we like to call her. A super sweet senior poodle of about 11 years old. Her spunky attitude and love of everyone made her a shelter favorite. Yazmin’s rough start at Little Shelter only shows you the amazing resilience these seniors have.
"Five years later and we are still in love": Banishing Loneliness One Dog at a Time at Knox PAWS
The Loneliness Epidemic. Is Loneliness a Bigger Public Health Threat than Obesity? Feeling Lonely Can be as Deadly as Smoking. These are just a few recent headlines about social isolation and loneliness, which appear to be increasing in all segments of the population but disproportionately impact seniors, who are more likely to live alone and lack social support.
Osteoarthritis: An Overview and Treatment Options by Dr. Megan Buchanan
Osteoarthritis, or Degenerative Joint Disease, is a common disease in our older pets. While many owners chalk the stiffness and decreased mobility seen in these pets as just “old age”, they can dramatically impact a pet’s quality of life. Dogs with...
Bob and Elisabeth Lehr
In memory of Tuz, who lived a great life for 17 years and was a big part of the happiness in our family.