Sweet kids help good old dogs
Last year, we were invited, with representatives of several other nonprofits, to present to Ms. Swanson's third grade class at Discovery Elementary School in Ashburn, Virginia. The children were researching charitable…
Today.com covered the first-ever 'Dog Bowl' for older pooches
Today.com covered the first-ever "Dog Bowl," featuring Kody and Lexi, two senior dogs from the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc., a Grey Muzzle grantee. Read the article here: https://www.today.com/pets/first-ever-dog-…
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks: Grants Available to Help Senior Dogs
Raleigh, North Carolina—For old dogs in need of new homes, the adage, “Every dog has its day” has never been truer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization calls for grant applications to fund programs for at-risk senior dogs all around…
Grey Muzzle featured in USA Today's Daily Journal
The Daily Journal, part of the USA Today Network, published "Special help available for senior dogs, owners," highlighting the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter's work on behalf of senior dogs, made possible by a grant from…
Grey Muzzle featured in All Creatures magazine
We're thrilled that The Grey Muzzle Organization was featured in the January/February edition of All Creatures magazine:
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.You can read the full article here: http://www.nextavenue.org/older-dogs-older-owners/
Jenny Kachnic
New Year, New Leadership For Grey Muzzle
The Grey Muzzle Organization’s founder Julie Dudley is extremely pleased to announce that Jenny Kachnic is now serving as Grey Muzzle’s president. Kachnic has volunteered with The Grey Muzzle Organization since 2011 as a member…
Abby and her wooby, a stuffed elephant, on her head
‘Tis The Season For Giving Thanks For Rescuers, Grants, And Second Chances At Golden Years
In March 2007, Abby was one of 60 dogs living in chains on a North Carolina property. For shelter, Abby crept into a nearby barrel. The senior Beagle/Blue Heeler blend's coat was “as brittle and sparse as an ancient brush,” wrote…
Two women each with a dog
Why Adopt A Senior Dog?
By Sherri Franklin and Liz Brooking of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue in San Francisco. Excerpted from "Your Dog's Golden Years."The need for senior dog adoption is great. What makes each of the circumstances creating…