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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.
Little Bit
At 14 years old, Little Bit found herself abandoned at a city shelter. Terrified and in tough shape, she wanted nothing to do with people, food or other dogs.
Tina Reza
So sweet, so kind, so gentle. Forever in my heart.
Almond
Almond is about 12 years old and was one of 200 evacuees from the terrible floods in South Carolina last fall. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR) staff and volunteers helped move cats and dogs from a county shelter to higher ground and Almond caught the eye of founder and president Denise Bitz.
Results of Grey Muzzle's senior survey featured in The Dodo
We would like to thank the Dodo for featuring the results of our recent survey on how more people are opening their home to older dogs like Birdie.
Grey Muzzle featured in The Huffington Post
We're thrilled to be part of this Huffington Post story shared with Laura Coffey, author of My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts on how people are starting to recognize the joys of adopting senior dogs.
Grey Muzzle's Survey featured in Dogster
We would like to thank Dogster for sharing results of our recent survey that says old dogs are the bomb, and more people have started to realize it.
Sarah Colquitt
Sorry to the Weiss Family for the loss of Merlin. She was a nice and calm dog. She loved piano music and I liked when she listened to me play. She was very nice to have around. I especially liked when we dog sat for her and she stayed at our house. I...
Scooter
When you look at Scooter’s sweet, dappled face, you just know that he is a special boy. He is a perfect example of how resilient senior dogs can be.
Grey Muzzle featured in The Washington Post
We are thrilled to be featured in The Washington Post alongside three of our wonderful grantees: The Thulani Program, Bob's House for Dogs, and Muttville Senior Dog Rescue.
Grey Muzzle featured in NPQ
We are delighted to be featured in Nonprofit Quarterly in an article on how Nonprofits are Leading the Charge in Helping Older Dogs Get Adopted.
Bandit and Brutus
Bandit and Brutus have been buds for a while. These 14-year-old boys are a bonded pair and were surrendered to a shelter in Wisconsin. The shelter asked Bob’s House for Dogs to take them in because these guys needed some serious medical attention.
Diane Robinson
Our precious angel, Cupid, left us on May 2, 2016. She filled our hearts and our home with love and barks for 11 and 1/2 years. She will live on in our hearts forever as we remember her every single day with a smile and with love.
Euthanasia: How Do I Know When the Time Is Right for My Pet? by Adam Clark
This article has been republished for exclusive use by The Grey Muzzle Organization with the permission of original author, Adam Clark, LSW, AASW
Grey Muzzle featured in New York Magazine
We're thrilled to be featured in the March 6th edition of New York Magazine in an article titled: "Old Dogs Are Getting Adopted Way More Often, and They’re Also Quite Smart." Research shows you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!