Our mission is to save the lives
of homeless senior dogs and cats from shelters where their age puts them first in line to be euthanized.
Many shelters and rescues have special programs to assist in
placing homeless senior dogs with senior citizens — and we could not be more thrilled about it.
The money provided by Grey Muzzle's grant supports K9 Kokua's «Kupuna (Elder) Dog Project», the goal of which is to improve the quality of life for at -
risk homeless senior dogs.
This program will address the problem of
homeless senior dogs by allowing SPOT to take in older animals that may have significant health issues.
She finds «reward and value» in being provided with the opportunity to get in front of people and talk to them
about homeless senior dogs and the need for promoting senior dog adoption.
In 2008, she also founded the Grey Muzzle Organization, which
assists homeless senior dogs all over the U.S. by providing grants to rescues and shelters in order to help their older dogs.
At this time, there are very few rescue groups in the United States that specialize in
helping homeless senior dogs, though the issue of geriatric rescue dogs is found in every municipal animal shelter and humane society, and with rescue leagues of all shapes and sizes.
A Virginia woman, and her «very» supportive husband, have taken it upon themselves to create a retreat
for homeless senior dogs.
Updates from senior dog rescue and shelter programs: Our Meet the Dogs series will highlight our grantee organizations» work with the rescue, care, and adoption
of homeless senior dogs, including inspirational stories of the dogs they help.
We are a network of private homes helping western Washington's
homeless senior dogs.
The Grey Muzzle Organization appreciates the work Senior Dogs 4 Seniors is doing to match senior humans and pets, and our 2012 grant to this wonderful organization provides additional funding for vet care for
the homeless senior dogs that they take in.
As I've gotten older, I have watched my mom become increasingly heartbroken after reading the stories of
the homeless senior dogs being left behind at our local Philadelphia shelters.
Rescue Me Seniors also includes sections on basic senior dog care and helping
homeless senior dogs (and dogs of all ages) in shelters, rescues and sanctuaries.
The Grey Muzzle Organization is looking for special volunteers to help us spread awareness of Grey Muzzle's mission, helping
homeless senior dogs.
Homeless senior dogs are often overlooked at animal shelters — especially by potential adopters who become enamored with puppies and young adult dogs.
Izzy's Place — «Our mission is to save abandoned, unwanted, and
homeless senior dogs of all breeds and mixes.
His special fondness for older pets has led him to a spot on the advisory board of The Grey Muzzle Organization, which is dedicated to helping
homeless senior dogs.