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.
Chris Ingram
Austin, from the day you came into my life at 8 weeks old, you were my heart dog. Always by my side, always able to read my moods and comfort me when I was down. You were the happiest dog ever, always a smile on your face! I miss playing ball and...
Sandy Eckles
My daughter, Laura, recently lost her special grey muzzle friend. Kahlua, a female black lab , was abandoned by a friend 10 years ago and Laura took her into her home and her heart as a college student. She was an independent dog and unconditionally...
Sandy Eckles
My daughter, Jennifer, recently lost her grey muzzle friend, Ella. Despite losing her eyes to bilateral glaucoma Ella never lost her enthusiasm for life and continued to swim, go to the dog park and camping thanks to the dedication of my daughter...
Scott & Melissa
Although our beloved Sprey passed 7 years ago, she is still very much alive in our hearts. We miss her and her sweet, caring nature (and her gray muzzle).
Tracy and Allan Danto
Remembering our beloved Daisy and her beautiful grey muzzle and beard. Missing the laughter and smiles you brought us every day. Not a moment passes that we don't think of how much you touched and improved our lives with your sweetness, and we love...
Rita Sue
This eight-year-old girl has been through some stuff. Rita Sue was transferred to the Leon County Humane Society (LCHS) in Tallahassee, FL, after she was rescued from an organized dog fight ring last year.
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester: A Sweet Deal for Animals...and the People Who Love Them
Like candy, organizations that help senior dogs come in different colors and flavors. Some operate on a shoestring, while some have six-figure budgets. Some are foster based, while others have shelter facilities. And some coalesced recently, while others have built their organizations over decades. These programs' commonalities, however, are greater than their differences, and their shared goal, as succinctly expressed by Kelly Wolfe, is "to keep animals with people."
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 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 The Grey Muzzle Organization.
Vicki and Karen
Abandoned in Tennessee, scrounging for food in a Burger King bag, she was discovered by Lisa and found her forever home in Wisconsin where she lived for 17.5 years chasing balls, getting belly rubs and frolicking with her best friend (and fellow...
Abraham
Abraham came to the Humane Society of Charlotte from Puerto Rico during "Operation Grey Muzzle," a rescue transport coordinated by the Humane Society of the United States.
Common Household Hazards for your Dog and How to Avoid Them by Devin Morrissey
This article has been republished for exclusive use by The Grey Muzzle Organization with the permission of original author, Devin Morrissey.
Manny
On Christmas Eve, Lionel's Legacy received a very panicked phone call from a family impacted by the Southern California fires. Their dog Manny, an 11-year-old standard poodle, fell ill with some type of respiratory illness. He was coughing and wheezing uncontrollably.
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 the country.
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.