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.
Zena
The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) received Zena from an individual with too many dogs. When she arrived at the shelter, it was discovered she had large cysts on her chest and left hip.
Mikkel Becker
As the daughter of Dr. Marty Becker, "America's Veterinarian," it was pretty much a given that Mikkel Becker would choose a career working with animals.
Jeffery White
In honor of my beloved dog Oscar, who was my near constant companion for 12 years.
Vicki and Karen | Kathi and Mark
Small but mighty, Sophie spread love everywhere she went. Adored by her humans, Mark, Jennifer, Alex and Brett and even more so by her constant companion Hershey, she leaves behind hours of memories, where she will be kept alive in many hearts...
Ashley and Dan
Stella, forever in our hearts. In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. -Job 12:10
Eleazer Family
Chase was the heartbeat of our home for over 16 years and he is forever loved and missed. 7/1/2003-2/14/2020
Ethel
The Humane Society For Hamilton County (HSHC) in Indiana didn't think twice about pulling Ethel from a local shelter and accepting her into their adoption program. This 13-year-old gal was at risk of euthanasia due to her age and chronic medical...
Randy
A ten-year-old Retriever mix, this gentle beauty is Randy. Having recently traveled to Little Shelter in NY via the Passage to Freedom program (transport program), she knows that a little step may be the beginning of a great journey. Intelligent...
Lexi
This stunning lady is Lexi. She is tall and elegant, and as lovely in personality as she is in looks. Lexi came into our care with what the shelter believed was a mass on one of her knees. In fact, it turned out to be a proliferation of boney...
Senior Citizens Supporting Senior Dogs and Vice Versa
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to share your life with a dog, then you know the ways they can lift your spirits, offer companionship, and even keep you active. Senior citizens can benefit many ways when dogs are present in their lives. And, when senior citizens are paired with senior dogs? Both humans and dogs can benefit and support each other.
Bartlett
Bartlett is an eight-year-old miniature poodle who arrived at Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center as a stray. This was certainly a blessing in disguise for poor Bartlett.When he arrived, the shelter manager noted he had a host of issues, including matted fur, fleas and fecal scalds.
Jason
Jason arrived at the Kauai Humane Society as a stray. Not much was known about this sweet, eight-year-old senior, except that he came into the shelter with severe skin allergies. Even though Jason was super uncomfortable, staff and volunteers found him to be a super happy boy!
Dr. Ernie Ward
Dr. Ernie Ward is an award-winning veterinarian, internationally known speaker, impact entrepreneur, author of several books, columnist, and media personality.
Does Your Dog Need Senior Dog Food?
As our dogs get older and enter their senior years, their bodies change. Their activity levels may drop and new health issues may pop up. One of the key pillars of health is diet - what we feed our dogs is important. So do we need to feed our dogs “senior dog food” to keep them healthy? Is it worth switching them to a different dog food if they’re already eating “adult dog food”? These are the questions we’ll try to answer by comparing senior dog food against other dog food lifestages.
Riley
Riley was taken into Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue (MAESSR) when his family became overwhelmed with his care. This sweet, 11-year-old boy began having seizures about a year ago. And, as with many senior Springers, he is deaf.