No spam here. Just heartwarming happy tails and smiling senior dogs! Our monthly newsletters include stories of the dogs and their families who have been helped by your support, tips for senior dog care, and updates on the latest happenings at Grey Muzzle.
Tony
We were two lost souls. For fourteen years we were found. I think of you every day. See you at the Bridge......
Adopting Retired K-9s and Military Dogs - by Katie Kapro
Adopting any senior dog is a tremendous gift to both the person and the pup—they enrich our lives as much as we do theirs. And that, obviously, is an oversimplification. Wisdom says that choosing the right dog is all about finding the best animal for one’s environment and temperament. But there’s even more to it than that.
My Old Dog and Grey Muzzle featured in TODAY article
We're thrilled to share this TODAY story from My Old Dog author Laura Coffey that features 6-year Grey Muzzle Organization grantee Old Dog Haven and Grey Muzzle's Founder, Julie Dudley.
Pat Woodson
Love, playfulness, gentleness, joy and boundless devotion are Candy's eternal gifts to us. She inspired compassion and connection with all animals to my daughters and to everyone who had the great pleasure of knowing her. Her eloquent eyes spoke...
Amos
Meet Amos! This sweet, 11-year-old boy came to Bob’s House for Dogs with extensive dental disease, including several abscessed and fractured teeth. No wonder he didn’t want to eat!
Heidi & Terry
Heaven has another angel as Tuckey joined our other fur babies who we love and miss. We honor them all and the love & happiness they have given us.
Tamar Geller
I'm so sorry for the passing of princess Lola. She was and will always be an angel in your life! With love and blessings Tamar
Gizzmo
Gizzmo, a 10-year-old Chihuahua, is a wonderful companion whose owner entered a residential facility. It was a sad family goodbye, but the Cache Humane Society in Logan, Utah, was confident the shelter could find Gizzmo a wonderful home.
Discovery Elementary School Donation Drive
A new generation for the old generationLast fall Ms. Katie Swanson invited our executive director, Dr. Lisa Lunghofer, to Discovery Elementary School in Ashburn, VA, along with representatives of several other nonprofits, to present to her third grade class.
Stella & Chewy’s Donates Quality Food to Senior Dogs
At Grey Muzzle, we believe that connections and collaboration will always help more senior dogs in need, so we work hard to provide our grantees with unique opportunities to support their missions. Recently, we were able to connect Stella & Chewy’s with the Thulani Program, run by German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California.
Shy
Shy was anything but. Look at those ears and that tongue! Despite being surrendered to the Humane Society of Warren County (Virginia), Shy was friendly and outgoing. An eight-year-old pit bull type dog, Shy’s owner could no longer care for her and her list of medical needs.
Willie
Eight-year-old Willie found himself at Lionel's Legacy, one of Grey Muzzle's amazing grantees, after his owner could no longer care for him. Willie arrived in need of some care, including dental work and blood tests.
Sarah Colquitt
Lady was such a sweet and loving dog. She was one of the first dogs I was comfortable with because she was so special. I loved seeing her on holidays when we went to Uncle Mel and Aunt Susan's house. She made everyone happy and we will all miss her.
Benson
Hey everyone! My name is Benson and I’m 10 years old. Funny because I don’t feel a day over three! I wanted to share my story with you because my human told me that February is National Pet Dental Health Month and boy, did my teeth need some help!
Survey reports brighter prospects for old dogs seeking new homes
Birdie is one lucky senior dog. Found as a stray, her paws painfully sore from miles of walking, the 7- year-old yellow Labrador retriever was taken in by Safe Harbor Lab Rescue outside of Denver, Colorado. There, she was quickly adopted by a family who preferred an older dog.