No spam here. Just heartwarming happy tails and smiling senior dogs! Our monthly newsletters include stories of the dogs and their families who have been helped by your support, tips for senior dog care, and updates on the latest happenings at Grey Muzzle.
Abigail
Abigail is a tri-colored, eight-year-old toy Australian Shepherd who found a second chance at a happy home this past fall. She was surrendered to the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) when her owner of eight years could no longer care for her due to his own medical issues.
Lana
Lana is a very sweet ten-year-old boxer who wound up at Prairie Paws Animal Shelter (PPAS) as a stray. Her main goal in life is to cuddle as much as possible, so the staff knew that after a tune-up, she'd be ready for a forever home quickly.
Sophie
Sophie is a nine-year-old Golden Retriever who developed a large tumor on her paw that was growing rapidly. Without surgery, she would inevitably lose her paw and, possibly, her life.
Jacquie & Pauline
You didn’t get to be in our lives long enough but in that last year you knew so much love from so many who helped you. And you gave so much love to us. You will always be in our hearts our brave little Daisy-Kelsey.
Jen Ryan
In loving memory of Rocco who touched my heart and made every day with him special.
Lele
Lele, a ten-year-old Collie mix, was in trouble. Her owner had fallen on hard times and didn't have the resources to care for her. The best her owner could do was to house her in an outdoor run with limited shelter.
Sharon S Wilkie
Dora Lee Scarlett was a puppy prison survivor from St. Louis, MO. She was the epitome of "sugar & spice & everything nice"! We always told her 100 times a day that she was our special angel - even sang that song to her (much to her wonderment). Dora...
Janet
Look out the window Jimmy....your friends are waiting for you.
Tips on Reducing Aggression in Your Senior Dog by Devin Morrissey
The purpose and intent of the information presented in this article is not to provide behavior advice or recommendations, but rather to encourage thought and discussion among pet caregivers and their veterinarians about recognizing signs of aggression and the best ways to deal with it.
Tommy
Tommy is a 10-year-old poodle who is visually impaired and partially deaf. He ended up at the Maricopa County shelter (in AZ) as his owner could no longer care for him.
Questions I should ask my veterinarian about dental care for my senior pet by Dr. Heidi Lobprise
In honor of National Pet Dental Health Month, we're pleased to share this article by our Advisory Board member Dr. Heidi Lobprise on common questions you may have regarding your senior pet's dental care.
Gus
You have to see Gus' transformation to believe it! Just a few months ago, Gus was a ten-year-old stray fighting for his life on the streets of Detroit.
Love is ageless, just ask these 3rd graders!
For the third year in a row, the third graders in Ms. Swanson's class at Discovery Elementary School put their love into action by donating $695 to help old dogs they've never even met. Now, that's a lesson in love worth sharing this Valentine's Day!
George Clooney
Meet George Clooney! George ended up at the Long Beach Animal Care Services shelter in California as a stray. No one knows how this nine-year-old terrier got loose, but they do know he's a total charmer and ladies' man! George was transferred to our...
How to Teach Your Dog to Watch DOGTV
The way dogs watch television is different than the way humans do. When we sit down to watch a program, and it’s one we like, our attention is raptly held by the images on the screen as well as the story unfolding before us. Our dogs benefit from the audio visual programming that DOGTV provides, but he may not curl up on the couch and stare at the screen.