Grey Muzzle News

Old dogs have something to wag about this week, as the national nonprofit The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants for animal welfare organizations helping at-risk senior dogs. 

The Austin Chronicle covered hometown dogs Trey, who was adopted from Austin Pets Alive! and crowned Grey Muzzle’s 2017 Senior Dog Prom King, and Royal Court member Rupert, who is available for adoption through Pug Rescue of Austin and hopes to find a family to treat him like a little prince! 

The Boston Globe featured Grey Muzzle’s Senior Dog Prom Queen Nana and her prom date Abuela, not once, but twice! 

Today.com encourages its readers to view our Senior Dog Prom King, Prom Queen and Cutest Couple contenders and vote for their favorites. 

Breaking News: Senior dogs rock! The Grey Muzzle Organization and Grey Muzzle grantee Tyson's Place talked to the Associated Press about the joys of adopting a senior pet. 

The Dodo posted a great article showing why, "Senior dogs are every bit as beautiful, lovable and adoptable as younger pets," and featuring photos of many of the spectacular seniors participating in Grey Muzzle's Senior Dog Prom.

Jen Reeder's dog, Rio, was the inspiration for an article she wrote for The Huffington Post entitled, "I'm So Glad My Dog Was Just Invited to the Senior Dog Prom."  

People.com Pets featured an article headlined "Senior Dog Prom is a Real Thing and Your Pooch Can Participate," encouraging old dog lovers everywhere to snap and share prom pictures of their pets on social media. 

The Winter 2016 Bark Magazine shared a great article by Laura Coffey, author of  My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts & Lori Fusaro, the photographer for My Old Dog entitled "Helping a Senior Pooch Will Make You Happy."