The Senior Dogs Project

The Senior Dogs Project
..........."Looking Out for Older Dogs" ...........

"Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog."
- Sydney Jeanne Seward

	Freezing! It's bitter cold across the nation! Why are dogs chained outside and allowed to freeze to death?! -- Dogs Deserve Better is waging a campaign in Pennsylvania to pass HB1254, limiting the tethering of dogs. Learn more...
	Why Adopt a Senior Dog? Top Ten Reasons (Printable version) A testimonial to the joys of adopting an older dog Before you adopt -- what you need to know Offering a foster home -- what you need to know
	Find a Senior Dog to Adopt Click on any photo on this page.... See lists of selters and rescue groups in the US.....Canada.....Great Britain Find a specific breed of dog Groups that specialize in senior dog placement "Seniors for seniors" programs....matching senior dogs with senior people (55+) and offering discounts and other perks
	Find a Home for a Senior Dog For rescue/placement groups and shelters...general information....how to place a dog....how to get listed on srdogs.com....The Grey Muzzle Organization funds senior dog rescue.... For *individuals*....how to keep or place your dog....how to help a senior dog you've found as a stray Special needs senior dogs ...get medical care or find a home for a special needs dog -- blind, deaf, ill, etc. Help for the dogs of military personnel about to be deployed Sanctuaries
	Health Care for an Older Dog NEW! -- Generic Rimadyl to be made available NEW! -- Booster shots may not help your dog and could cause harm NEW! -- Important questions to ask your veterinarian about medications The 10 Most Important Senior Dog Health Tips (PDF version) Dog health news and alerts!! When is a dog a "senior"? How to keep an older dog healthy and happy
	Conditions and diseases of senior dogs ARTHRITIS: Great tips for keeping arthritic dogs mobile.... Special coverage of Rimadyl, Etogesic, Deramaxx, ProHeart6, Promeris..... Have questions about your dog's health? What if you need financial assistance to provide veterinary care for your dog? How to subscribe to the Senior-L E-mail list and support group
	Adoption Stories and Tributes See the current features.... Successful adoptions of seniors advertised on this site Tributes to Old Dogs -- stories and photos of beloved older dogs
	The Road Ahead Finding guidance and comfort when you face the loss of a beloved companion
	Current Features: Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, "Caring for Dogs Left Behind," Pacific Grove, CA Peace of Mind is dedicated to finding new loving homes for dogs whose guardians can no longer care for them due to illness, death, or other challenging circumstances.
	The Animal Rescue Site...You can help to feed animals in shelters by clicking on the animal rescue site link that appears at the right. Sponsors contribute to the cost of food based on how many visitors click on the link on the site each day.
	Our Blog.... an occasional posting of miscellany about dogs, animals, and life in general