Give An Old Dog A Sweet New Smile
Our third annual Summer Smile Campaign to give more senior dogs sweet new smiles kicked off on August 22. Our goal is to raise $10,000 for our dental fund - a fund that helps senior dogs stay with their families or find a new…
Meet our new Board President, Denise Fleck!
When you ask Denise Fleck about her fondness for senior dogs, she points to the well-known quote, “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” She says, “Being in the…
GREY MUZZLE GRANTS GIVE SENIOR DOGS A SECOND CHANCE: Animal Welfare Groups Fetch Funds to Help At-Risk Old Dogs
Senior dogs and people who love them have something to wag about this week, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces $390,000 in grants going to 66 animal welfare organizations helping at-risk old dogs in 30 states.The new…
C.A.R.E Provides Medical Assistance to Shelter Pets
Learn more about the lifesaving work of 2018 Grey Muzzle grantee C.A.R.E: Companion Animal Rehabilitation Emergency Medical Fund by reading this great coverage in their hometown newspaper The Apache Junction & Gold…
Happy Birthday Challenge
Grey Muzzle is celebrating a birthday! We turn 10 this year and in honor of that milestone, we've cooked up a host of fun activities that we hope you'll share in.First up, we want to see your pets wish Grey Muzzle a Happy…
Sweet kids help good old dogs
Last year, we were invited, with representatives of several other nonprofits, to present to Ms. Swanson's third grade class at Discovery Elementary School in Ashburn, Virginia. The children were researching charitable…
‘Tis The Season For Giving Thanks For Rescuers, Grants, And Second Chances At Golden Years
In March 2007, Abby was one of 60 dogs living in chains on a North Carolina property. For shelter, Abby crept into a nearby barrel. The senior Beagle/Blue Heeler blend's coat was “as brittle and sparse as an ancient brush,” wrote…
Why Adopt A Senior Dog?
By Sherri Franklin and Liz Brooking of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco. Excerpted from "Your Dog's Golden Years."The need for senior dog adoption is great. What makes each of the circumstances creating…
Meet The Senior Dogs You've Helped in 2012!
Belle, Lily, Shadow, and Tex are among the senior dogs aided by The Grey Muzzle Organization in 2012. Thanks to your donations, we provide grants and other funds to pay expenses such as medical care, so the wonderful…