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…
Grey Muzzle Talks With Photographer Whose Senior Dog Image Has Touched Millions
By Chandra Conway, Grey Muzzle VolunteerPhotographer Hannah Stonehouse Hudson’s image of John Unger and his dog Schoep relaxing together in Lake Superior has been seen, and felt, around the world. Schoep, a 19-year-old Shepherd…
Grey Muzzle Within Reach Of Granting $250,000 To Save Senior Dogs' Lives
Since 2008, The Grey Muzzle Organization has awarded $230,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations working to help homeless and at-risk elderly dogs. Grey Muzzle has supported 37 nonprofit organizations and is currently funding…
Senior Dog Care: How To Read Signs of Pain And Discomfort
By Jennifer Kachnic, CCMT, CRP. Kachnic is a Grey Muzzle Advisory Board Member and author of "Your Dog's Golden Years"The primary form of communication for dogs is body language. It is important for you to learn more about this…