A small, 10+ year-old senior dog arrived at Muttville brown and matted. She had been picked up as a stray and adopted, but was returned because her new family didn't want to spend any money on her care.

Teddy is one of the dogs benefiting from the Seniors-for-Seniors adoption program at Muttville in San Francisco. Grey Muzzle provides funding for this program.

Vinnie, a 12-year-old Poodle/Dachshund mix, is in hospice care at The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs in Cleveland, Ohio. Vinnie was passed over for adoption due to persistent house training difficulties and because of a heart murmur.

Chloe is a 10 year old Pomeranian who was abandoned, and when taken in by Posh Pets in New York City, she had been a victim of severe neglect and malnutrition, and when found, she walked in circles as if kept in a cage her whole life.

Muffin had lived with her family since puppyhood. About the time she turned 14, Muffin was diagnosed with possible leukemia. Unable to help Muffin, her family turned her over to the local Humane Society.

Cinder is a slim little dog, about 8-10 years old, who might be a miniature pinscher/chihuahua/you-name-it mix. After no one came to claim her, the shelter vet called to see if St. Louis Senior Dog Project could take her.

Picture-perfect Ginger came to the Virginia Beach SPCA (VBSPCA) when her owner died and there was no one to care for her. Thanks to their efforts and help from a Grey Muzzle medical expenses grant, Ginger is now flourishing in her golden years with her new forever family.

Leo, found wandering the streets crying and whimpering, was taken to the local Humane Society where his overall medical condition was beyond the scope of the shelter and Senior Dog Rescue of Oregon was called.

Meet Charlie whose guardian, Karen, would not have had the resources to provide the costly surgery she needed in order to live out her golden years free of pain. Karen reached out to Fairy Tail Endings, which is dedicated to helping financially...

As 2015 comes to a close, we at Grey Muzzle are taking a moment to celebrate our achievements and look forward to 2016. With the help of our supporters and partners, each year we get a little closer to realizing our vision of a world in which no old dog dies alone and afraid.

Dogs love to be touched, and massage in particular can be very enjoyable. It is also very helpful for a senior dog's health—improving blood flow, stimulating the immune system, and reducing pain. In this post, Grey Muzzle President Jennifer Kachnic explains the benefits and types of canine massage.

Grey Matters celebrates senior dogs and provides a resource for the people who care for them. It draws upon the wealth of knowledge and experience with senior dogs offered by The Grey Muzzle Organization community. Our contributors will be sharing articles on senior dog care, as well as relevant news, success stories from our grantee organizations, and more.

When dogs receive a cancer diagnosis, their guardians often don't know where to turn for information and support. In the first of her Canine Cancer Wellness series, RD Moreno, a Grey Muzzle volunteer news writer and editor of Haley the Wonderdog, offers five important resources for anyone caring for a dog living with cancer.

Buddy, a 10-year-old Pekinese mix was living a dismal life in a shelter until Muttville stepped in and, with help from a Grey Muzzle grant, restored his health and extracted his rotting teeth. Now he’s happily spending his golden years with an adoring new mom.

As originally published in the Whole Dog Journal, March 2014. Reprinted with permission. Don’t allow your fear of hurting your dog prevent you from keeping his feet healthy My young Bouvier, Atle, has the triple threat of dog nails: black, stout, and...