The Grey Muzzle Organization

 

Helping homeless senior dogs

Too many old dogs are abandoned when they need us most

Meet the dogs we are helping!

The Grey Muzzle Organization improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, and other non-profit groups nationwide.

We are not a shelter or rescue group. Rather, Grey Muzzle funds programs such as hospice care, senior dog adoption, medical screening, and other special programs to help old dogs at animal welfare organizations across the country. Distributed through grants, all funds are provided through our fundraising efforts and the generosity of public donations.

Find out why we believe these programs are so important.

Many dogs are abandoned in their senior years because their caretakers don’t want to take responsibility for the extra care required as part of the natural aging process. In other cases, a well-loved senior dog may become homeless when their senior person enters assisted living, and there is no place else to go. Some old dogs are rescued from a lifetime of abusive or neglectful situations with, finally, a chance to enjoy life in their last few years.

Through The Grey Muzzle Organization, you can help create happy endings for dogs in these circumstances. See how you can help.

Brody

Gracie

 

 

There’s nothing like an old dog. Nothing like the love of an old dog. The forgiveness, the devotion. You see gratitude in their eyes. It’s just words until you experience it.

- Deborah Workman, The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs

June 17, 2010

Thank you SeniorPetProducts.com for a full year of monthly donations to Grey Muzzle! A portion of the proceeds from their sales supports Grey Muzzle, and they have achieved our highest "Pack Leader" level of business support.

April 29, 2010

Our Always In My Heart campaign runs through June 30. Help old dogs and honor a friend you have not forgotten.

March 28, 2010

Thank you Shotzie and Company Hair Design, Cape Coral, Florida, for donating the proceeds from their 3rd Annual “Cause 4 Paws Cut-A-Thon" to Grey Muzzle. The March 21st event raised enough money to save up to 6 senior dogs from shelters!

January 25, 2010

Meet three new dogs being helped by Grey Muzzle: Nolan, Halo, and Baby.

December 23, 2009

Our second holiday bed fund drive is underway! Make an old dog in a shelter more comfortable.
 Donate a bed

November 25, 2009

Saying goodbye to therapy dog Vinnie.

October 19, 2009

Annual Report now available!

August 26, 2009

New Grants! Our recent grants are now listed on our Where We Work page. Nine new organizations in four new states!

June 22, 2009

Want to help out? We have new
Volunteer Positions!
Many can be done from your computer.

May 30, 2009

Businesses who have donated to Grey Muzzle are shown on our new
Business Supporters page.

April 21, 2009

See our interview with Harold Creel, an attorney who secretly writes poetry about dogs, and is the author of the book Do Old Dogs Dream?

Gracie is adopted!

March 23, 2009

Remembering Muffin.

March 23, 2009

You may remember Leo, the little burn victim, from our brochure and our October 2008 e-newsletter. He's been adopted! Read his story here.

February 10, 2009

10 year old Sussex Spaniel, Stump, wins Best in Show at Westminster! Old dogs rule!

February 2, 2009

We remember Brody.

January 23, 2008

For your smile of the day, visit Diamond. Some might say a sad story, but this strong little spirit will make you smile, too.

December 8, 2008

Read the stories of Dixie and Angel, two of the new dogs that we are helping

Nellie's Story

Nellie Nellie was one of the inspirations for The Grey Muzzle Organization. This small Whippet mix of about 10 years was left by her family at a shelter, and was so terrified that she refused to eat. The concerned shelter staff contacted OldDog Haven. She was rescued by Grey Muzzle founder Julie Nowicki and cared for by her as part of the OldDog Haven lifelong hospice program. Nellie was a delightful little dog, who leaped with joy when she saw Julie put on her cap and knew it was time for a walk. She was a constant tail wagger and big stuffy lover (although they didn’t last long).

This sweet dog was greatly loved in her foster home. Unfortunately, it turned out that she had a very serious form of kidney disease. She died well loved after several months in her new home.

We remember Nellie with many smiles and wish we had more time with her, but we’re grateful that she ended her life in a safe and happy place, not alone in a cement pen.

A goal of The Grey Muzzle Organization is to help shelters, such as the one that took Nellie in, give senior dogs a second chance to know they are loved.

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$100,000 milestone!
$100,000 dollars!
As of June 30th (which is the end of our second fiscal year of operation) Grey Muzzle has given $100,000 in funding to help old dogs, including medical care for adoptable and hospice dogs, beds for senior dogs at shelters, and assistance for low-income owners to keep senior dogs. Thank you for making this great work possible!

Faithful Friends
 Faithful Friends
Faithful Friends are dedicated senior dog lovers who contribute pre-determined monthly gifts to help old dogs at-risk. Will you join us? Find out more...

Memorial Gifts
Memorial Certificate of Donation
See our Gifts page for thoughtful memorial donations and gift packages.

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