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.
Kerry Stubbs and Ty Boheler
We had a dozen wonderful years with our angel dog Terra. We wish we could have had at least a dozen more.
Ann
Thanks for being my friend.
Terri Littrell
You were 8 years old when I adopted you. I knew when I first saw you that we were meant to be together. You were 14 years old when you departed in October 2019. I can still see you running around the yard with your ears flopping in the wind chasing...
Diva
Diva is a sassy 12-year-old terrier mix who required assistance from the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE). Sweet, little Diva was diagnosed with painful bladder stones.
Fabio
A 13-year-old Akita/Collie mix, this undeniably handsome fellow is Fabio. Modest and unassuming, he would much rather spend time with the “people” than the “pawparazzi!” He’s always ready for a leisurely stroll and sets a step goal for each day...
Charlie
Charisma is the quality of being able to attract, charm and influence those around you....this little charmer is Charlie, a nine-year-old Chihuahua mix. A gentle, sweet soul, his minor physical limitations disappear due to his limitless ability to...
Sissy
Sissy is a nine-year-old, nine-pound Yorkie/Chihuahua blend. She is quite the package! Sissy carries a lot of spunk for a senior dog. She loves to play, enjoys walks, chewing bones and then crashing for a rest - before she starts all over again. She...
Holiday Spaces for Older Dogs and Their Guardians
The holidays are for spending time with family and relaxing in your warm and cozy house. Whether you’ve rescued a senior dog or have had your senior dog all of his life, creating a special holiday space for your dog can make for the perfect gift. As your dog ages, his needs can change, too.
Raywat
When we left our home country in the 1960s, our dog Judah was left behind. I was just a toddler, but never stopped thinking about him and the rotten life he probably had after we left.
Harley
Harley came into the care of Nevada Humane Society (NHS) as a rescue from the local shelter, Washoe County Regional Animal Services. He is a sweet, 13-year-old Terrier mix who was diagnosed as having Stage 4 dental disease by the NHS medical team...
Marty Becker, DVM
Dr. Marty Becker, “America’s Veterinarian” has spent his life working toward better health for pets and the people who love them.
Anonymous
Flint was my heart and soul dog. He was my best friend and protector. Flint was an old soul and I was lucky to have shared his life.
Milton
Milton and his wiggly butt had been at Chicago Animal Care and Control for two whole months. A ten-year-old pittie with a heart murmur, Milton quickly became a volunteer favorite at the shelter and had many wonderful pals rooting for his rescue.
Helen
Helen is as an adorable, dainty thing who is madly in love with every person she meets! Helen's hobbies include giving hugs and kisses, getting belly rubs, going on walks and car rides, eating, and napping. Helen is a pleasure to have around the...
Making the Most of Your Pooch’s Golden Years
Your dog is a part of the family. Unfortunately, dogs don’t live as long as humans, so we’re forced to watch them age, and eventually make some very difficult decisions about the end of their lives. It’s not easy to make the decision to euthanize an older pet, and you can go through feelings of extreme grief and guilt after doing so.