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Considering Adopting An Older Dog: Best … Decision … Ever! by Emily Ridgewell
If you’re thinking about adding a new canine to your household, imagine adopting an older dog instead of a puppy. Although it seems like an unlikely choice, think again. There are so many reasons to consider adopting or even fostering an older dog compared to a younger pup.
Love is ageless, give a senior dog a second chance this month
I was adopted three years ago this month. From the moment the officer brought me out and put me in my new mom’s arms, I knew she was the one. It was love at first sniff.
Lessons from Donovan: November 3rd by Meagan Burrichter
This article has been republished for exclusive use by The Grey Muzzle Organization with the permission of original author, Meagan Burrichter.
The Difference You Make
Do you ever wish you could see your dollars in action? Watch this short video with a few good, old dogs to see how your support changes lives.
Friends of Buffy
Remembering Buffy... Today was your birthday 11-4-17. We lost you a year & a half ago but not a day goes by that I don't think about you. You were with us 16.5 yrs & everyone still remembers your strength. So small & tough battling many health issue...
Spangle
Spangle is a Super Senior that was a little down on his luck until he was sprung from the shelter by Peak Lab Rescue. He was an owner surrender at 12-years-old and the shelter was not a good place for him to be. Peak Lab Rescue got him settled into a foster home right away!
Protecting Your Dog & What to do Should the Worst Happen by Denise Fleck, aka The Pet Safety Crusader™
Responsible and caring Dog Moms & Dads try to do our best. We love and nurture, provide preventive veterinary care, seek out quality nutrition and teach our pups (even those only still young at heart) manners and basic obedience that not only makes them welcomed family members, but also keeps them out of harm’s way.
Kelly
Meet Kelly, a 14-year-old Yorkie mix that was found as a stray on the streets of Brooklyn by the Animal Care Center (ACC). Kelly was a high risk for euthanasia because of her age and advanced medical problems.
Meadows
Meadows was transferred to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) prior to Hurricane Harvey making landfall, along with several other dogs to make room for those displaced during the disaster.
Young at Heart’s “Club Grand Paw”™
“Senior dogs have always spoken to me.” It’s Friday morning and Dawn Kemper, co-founder of Young at Heart Senior Pet Adoptions in suburban Chicago, is running a mile a minute, multitasking, seeing to every detail as she readies the rollout of the rescue’s new program, Club Grand Paw, the latest embodiment of the organization’s mission “to rescue and rehome senior dogs and cats, to educate the public on the benefits of adopting older pets and their care, and to reduce the euthanasia rate for adoptable senior pets.”
Ivory and Chris
Four years ago, Phrankie was picked up as a stray by the NCCSPCA in NJ. I saw his urgent senior-pittie post (photo bottom left) on Facebook and knew this dog deserved a second chance, maybe a last chance at a good life. NCCSPCA offered a free...
Bubba
Bubba is a sweet, gentle, playful old boy who loves to give kisses! Sadly, he was surrendered at 11-years-old because his person's fiance was allergic to him. But, he was taken into the adoption program at Lab Rescue LRCP in Virginia, where he happily stayed in a foster home and received some much needed dental attention.
Blanca
Blanca is a nine-year-old adorable Maltese mix who served as the pilot dog for Young at Heart's Club Grand Paw program and successfully found a loving home with an 88 year old gentleman named Ray.
Grey Muzzle featured on PBS Next Avenue
The Grey Muzzle Organization was recently featured on Next Avenue in an article about the special bond between older dogs and older owners.
Carol
Clint was the most amazing dog in the universe. He was so kind and loving to everyone, both humans and other dogs. He was a goodwill ambassador for his breed. He touched so many hearts and brought joy and happiness wherever he went. Cancer took him...