The Grey Muzzle Organization

Helping homeless senior dogs

News & Events

Past E-Newsletters

January 2010	The important issue of obesity in senior dogs.
December 2009	Our holiday story, Tickets to Heaven: From chains to "home for the holidays."
November 2009	Shop with your heart. Dallas stays home.
October 2009	The Thulani hospice program. Annual Report highlights.
August 2009	Happy endings from sunny Florida.
July 2009	More fun with old dogs: Freestyle dancing! Our latest grants.
June 2009	Meet our Treasurer, Amy, and her hospice dog Liz Lemon.
April 2009	Interview with author Harold Creel. Seniors-for-seniors smiles.
March 2009	Fun with old dogs: Flyball!
February 2009	Honoring the lives of all senior dogs.
January 2009	Meet two dogs who found love.
December 2008	The amazing holiday story of Willie.
November 2008	A story of thanks.
October 2008	Meet two inspiring old dogs.

Press Releases

July 28, 2009: Grey Muzzle Helps Keep Old Dogs with Their Owners; Beloved Author Lends Support

In the News and on the Web

December 2009	change.org Animal Welfare. Going Grey: A New Life For Old Dogs.
September 2009	Garner Citizen, NC. Wake SPCA gets grant for senior dogs
July 2009	Amityville Record, NY. Pets, Pets, Pets column, by Joanne Anderson, features an article about Grey Muzzle with lots of background, including an interview with founder Julie Nowicki and Ambassador Joanne Lombardi.
June 2009	Examiner.com, Overlooked and undervalued: adopt a super senior pet. Title says it all!
June 2009	Care2, Where Do All the Old Dogs Go? Mentions Grey Muzzle as well as several of the organizations we support, and includes a quote from our report about old dogs in shelters.
June 2009	San Francisco Chronicle Animal Welfare Spotlight: Muttville, a rescue organization that receives funding from us for their seniors-for-seniors program, mentioned in the article.
March 2009	Story of My Life website, Hearts and Paws Unite. Interview with founder Julie Nowicki about her journey from a high-tech career into helping old dogs.
March 2009	The Bark Magazine, White Whiskers Welcome. This article first appeared in The Bark, Issue 53, Mar/Apr 2009, published as Old Dog Haven. It is an interview with Judith Piper of OldDog Haven, one of the organizations we support, with a quote from Grey Muzzle.
November 2008	Read an interview with our founder, Julie Nowicki, for North Carolina's Dog Living Magazine. Find out why she started Grey Muzzle and why she believes this work is so important.

November was
Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month
at Petfinder!
(But any time is a great time to search for a senior dog below)

Events

Grey Muzzle Tent

September 6: Whatcom Humane Society Dog Days of Summer Fun Run/Walk & Festival, Bellingham, WA

September 11-13: Long Island Pet Expo, Brentwood, NY

September 19: St. Brigid's Craft Festival, Westbury, NY

October 10: Geneva College Homecoming, Beaver Falls, PA

October 24-25: Bellmore Street Festival, Bellmore, NY

October 30: Tricks for Treats Treasure Hunt, Mill Creek Town Center, Mill Creek, WA. 5:30-8:00pm. The $5 registration fee is being donated to Grey Muzzle.

October 31: Canine Carnival, Crowder District Park, Cary, NC. 10am-2pm.

November 1: Canine Companions for Independence Snoopy Dog Fest, Brentwood, NY

November 7: Little Shelter's Paws to Give Thanks Adoption Event, Huntington, NY

November 21: Howl-A-Day Jubilee, Naples, FL

As the 2009 event season wraps up, we want to say a big Thanks! to everyone who stopped by to meet us and support our cause. We met many, many new senior-dog-loving friends this year!

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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

See our Memorial Gifts page for thoughtful remembrance gifts for dog parents.

Business Sponsors Needed
We are in need of generous businesses to donate the expense of printing of our brochures and T-shirts. If you are willing to donate the cost of one of these items, even on a one-time basis, please contact us. Our Business Supporters page will acknowledge your generosity, and old dogs will appreciate your help as well.