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How Old Dogs Become Homeless

If you have an older dog in your life, or have ever had the pleasure of sharing your life with a senior dog, you probably can‘t imagine allowing them to end up at your local humane society or animal control facility. Yet, shelters must care for many old dogs every day. The Grey Muzzle Organization...

Susie’s Senior Dogs: Helping Old Dogs Find Their Love Connection by Carrie Collins-Fadell

There’s a wiry-haired, 14-year-old Chihuahua mix taking the Internet by storm this year. Her name is Susie and she’s on a mission to help homeless older dogs connect with the family that will love them, despite their age and past - just like she did! Homeless senior dogs from across the country are now featured...

Let No Old Dog Die Alone and Afraid by Jan Zulkeski

The following essay by Jan Zulkeski was selected for a $100 0 pri ze donation on behalf of The Grey Muzzle Organization from Help Willy's Friends, as part of the 6th A nnual Willy Award Essay Contest. To apply for the award, shelter s and rescues were invited to write a short essay explaining how...

He Chose Me: The Joy of Loving a Senior Dog by Christine Starr

I’m so honored that The Grey Muzzle Organization has invited me to do a guest blog post about my recently published children’s book, He Chose Me: The Joy of Loving a Senior Dog. My book tells the story of a little boy named Oliver who finally gets to choose a pet for his birthday. He...