Meet the Dogs

Petri, a 9-year-old Pekingese/ Terrier mix, desperately needed a dental cleaning. On top of that, he had several teeth that needed to be removed, as well as a small mass in his mouth.

His owner, Amanda, could only pay a portion of the cost of his dental work, and reached out to the High Plateau Humane Society for help. Thanks to a dental grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, HPHS was able to contribute to the rest of the bill, and Petri was able to get the surgery needed right away, as recommended by his vet.

No one knew how Dolly's story began. When a Good Samaritan brought her to animal control, she was dirty, matted, covered in sores, and had a mouth full of loose and rotting teeth. Uncomfortable doesn't even begin to describe the way this senior pup felt.

7-year-old Booker arrived as a stray at an Ohio shelter and his people, sadly, never came looking for him. The tough days wandering the streets alone had taken a toll on him. Radiographs disclosed that both bones in one leg were broken and healed misaligned, causing his wrist to roll outward.

At 14-years-old, Corine was having a run of hard luck as a stray. That is until she wound up at Foothills Animal Shelter in Colorado. Corine had some evidence of being neglected. Her coat was so matted it was impossible to visualize any of her feet, and the mats were causing her discomfort.  In addition to the matting, several of her teeth were missing, and all the remaining teeth were severely diseased. 

Lil' Kim, a senior Pomeranian, arrived as a stray at the Maui Humane Society in Hawaii with a mouthful of missing, broken, and loose teeth. Luckily, her tarnished smile didn't deter the team from saving this precious pup.

Daisy, a 14-year-old chihuahua mix, was found as a stray, rescued, and shared on Facebook.  Julie saw the post and agreed to take Daisy to help find her family. She contacted JHS and utilized the Home Stray Hold program. This innovative program allows “finders” to keep stray dogs in their homes and out of shelters while searching for their owners. For senior dogs like Daisy, the program can be a lifesaver. 

After their person passed away, Betsy and her “sister” Britta, a bonded pair, were taken to Chicago Animal Care and Control.  A shelter can be stressful for senior dogs who have spent their lives in a quiet home. Fortunately, Second City Canine Rescue (SCCR) was able to take in both dogs and give them the veterinary care they needed to be ready for a forever home.

Chunky Brown’s family was terribly worried about his swollen front paw and hair loss on his belly, but they were struggling financially and simply couldn’t afford care at their local animal clinic. Thankfully, United Coalition for Animals (UCAN) was there to help.

Frances called the Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Help Line in a panic. She, her spouse and their 11-year-old Chihuahua, Strawbe, had lost their home. The family was homeless. Thanks to a grant from Grey Muzzle, KHS was able to help Frances avoid surrendering Strawbe to animal shelter with temporary boarding at a local pet resort.

Bitz, a 15-year-old Shih-Tzu, was in dire need of surgery to save his life. Sadly, the veterinarian where he lived in rural Virginia didn’t have the resources to help him. And his mom couldn’t afford a specialty clinic. Thanks to a Grey Muzzle grant, ACAP was there to help. 

Slugger ended up at a local city shelter after being found limping, and clearly in pain from what turned out to be a dislocated hip. A note from the shelter veterinarian said, "The surgery to fix this condition is beyond what we can provide.” Thanks to a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, Muttville was able to help.

Sadly, the pandemic took a financial toll on Holly’s family. As much as they loved her, they asked Mostly Mutts to help find her a new home. Holly’s personality quickly made her a favorite among Mostly Mutts’ volunteers. She was in great health, but needed a dental cleaning before she could be ready for adoption.