Pasta is our sassy little sparkplug. He has been holding court in our Cat Cottage, where he recently became the kitchen dog and night manager. Pasta makes friends easily and is extremely playful and energetic for his age, which we guesstimate to be...

Katie Kalafut and Dan Polifka met in a karaoke bar five years ago. Maybe it was Dan’s serenade, or maybe it was the influence of their mutual friends in graduate school, but they fell in love and will be married in June.What makes this wedding different from most June weddings is a request on their gift registry.

Petri, a 9-year-old Pekingese/ Terrier mix, desperately needed a dental cleaning. On top of that, he had several teeth that needed to be removed, as well as a small mass in his mouth.Thanks to a dental grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, HPHS was able to contribute to the rest of the bill, and Petri was able to get the surgery needed right away, as recommended by his vet.

Serving as the French ambassador for Little Shelter’s Silver Paw Connection, meet twelve-year-old Pierre. This little Bichon has that certain “je ne sais quoi” that we’re all looking for….namely that indescribable quality that makes him so...

An eight-year-old Terrier mix, Princess arrived on our doorstep severely emaciated and malnourished due to a combination of inflammatory bowel syndrome and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Following her diagnosis, she was started on a special diet...

Rosa is a sweet, eight-year-old collie with impeccable manners, both inside the house and out. She is calm and very shy with strangers at first, but once she gets to know you, she is very loving and affectionate. Her initial shyness comes from her...

Senior stray, Jackson, was found by a former Austin Humane Society employee and brought to the shelter. Very sick when he arrived, Jackson showed signs of skin infection, heart murmur, and severe dental disease. Thanks to a grant from Grey Muzzle, he was able to be seen at AHS’ specialty cardiology veterinary clinic, where he was cleared for dental surgery.

Buster's been looking for a new roommate since May. Originally, he searched in Kansas and then in July, he caught a ride to SpokAnimal in Washington in hopes of finding forever digs out West. We'll be honest, his kennel presence is not the best, but...

A Naperville Area Humane Society volunteer asked for help when he found out that his neighbor was going into hospice and senior dog, Pepper, would be surrendered. The man had no family willing to take Pepper. NAHS knew they needed to step in. Prior...

If a senior dog has ever touched your heart and shared your home, our calendar is for you. Grey Muzzle’s 2022 calendar celebrates the bond we share with our old dogs and it features dozens of the pictures you submitted during our Summer Smile Campaign.

Super senior, Shorty, an 18-year-old miniature schnauzer, was surrendered to Sacramento SPCA because his previous owner said he was “too old and sickly." Shorty was matched with a foster and, feeling better, his true personality came out! This “too old” super senior still had plenty of spunk and love to give.

Jennifer Kachnic, President of The Grey Muzzle Organization, had her advice on caring for a senior dog featured on renowned dog trainer, Victoria Stilwell's 'Positively' website.

Such style, such grace, our Coco Chanel is the height of canine elegance! She’s not just a pretty face; Coco is sweet and smushy and oh so lovable. She adores hugs and cuddles; make sure you have enough room on your couch (and lap) for her. Don’t let...

A thirteen-year-old Cocker Spaniel, this wholesome fellow is Curry. The sweetest senior, he still enjoys a good outing, taking in all the sounds and smells, visualizing everything through your eyes. Not letting his disability slow him down, he loves...

Fifteen-year-old Bella means everything to her dad. When she began exhibiting signs of pain and stopped eating, Dad knew she needed medical attention immediately. As a retired person, he worried about how he would cover the cost of her care. Thankfully, her vet referred them to the FACE Foundation.