Benny, Grey Muzzle Senior Spokeshound, says love is ageless. The senior pup found a new home three years ago this month, during Adopt a Senior Pet Month. As spokeshound, Benny urges people to give old dogs a new life. Here’s what he says. “From the moment the officer put me in my new mom’s arms, […]
Old dogs can learn new tricks. Here’s how. November is Adopt a Senior Dog Month. Older dogs are often the last to be adopted and the first to be euthanized. But, they can be more mellow, less demanding and instant companions. Here a past post about reasons senior dogs make a great addition to the […]
North Carolina’s own Grey Muzzle Organization is giving old dogs a new lease on life. This week, the Raleigh nonprofit announced grants going to more than 50 groups in 25 states that help at-risk senior dogs. The rescues, shelters and other welfare organizations will use grant money for critically-needed medical and dental care, adoption promotions, […]
These dogs are a long way from being puppies. But they’re good ole dogs who need a home. You can help. The Grey Muzzle Organization in Raleigh is sponsoring a prom for elderly dogs. The idea is to publicize the plight of older dogs who have been abandoned or homeless in their golden years and to […]
On Black Friday, you can bring a dog “Home for the Pawlidayz.” Zappos, the online shoe and clothing shop, is covering the adoption fee for a dog, or a cat, from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Humans just need to adopt an animal through the Best Friends Animal Society or the No More Homeless Pets […]
November is Adopt-a-Senior-Dog Month. Seniors are often passed by in shelters. But, there are plenty of reasons to give them a second look and a second chance. Basic training is done. Senior dogs are house trained. You don’t have accidents to clean up. They also usually know at least basic commands. Older dogs are more […]
Sometimes good news is buried under the bad. But here are a few good news stories about dogs that restore your faith in humans. Remember Caitlyn, the pit bull mix with a taped muzzle that almost killed her? She was rescued after a Good Samaritan in Charleston found Caitlyn on her front porch and called […]
I just read about a retired teacher in Elizabeth City who takes in older dogs so they have some loving care at the end of their lives. Cindy Henderson adopted Pixie when the chihuahua’s 89-year-old owner moved to an assisted living home and couldn’t afford to take the dog. She took in an elderly poodle […]
