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

	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....arranging transport to a new home For *individuals*....how to keep or place your dog....what to do if you've found a stray senior dog 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 *July 30 -- PET FOOD RECALL!!!.... due to salmonella....read more Multi-billion-dollar market for 'lifestyle' drugs for animals raises alarms ....Seems there's a pill for everything -- canine obesity, depression, etc.; but how safe are these drugs?.....read more.... SUMMER ALERT!* Watch Bob Barker's video on the dangers of leaving a dog in a parked vehicle in the summer heat. Call 911 immediately if you see a pet inside a vehicle in the hot weather. 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 Our Senior Dogs -- a great E-mail list for people with senior canines!
	Current Featured Agency: Humane Society of Monroe County, Waterloo, IL The Humane Society of Monroe County was founded in 2002 by a small group of people with an interest in helping those animals who lack the love and care of a good home. HSMC is a non-profit 501c3 charitable organization supported entirely by donations. The Mission of the Humane Society of Monroe County is to make a difference in the lives of animals.
	The Road Ahead Finding guidance and comfort when you face the loss of a beloved companion
	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 Animal Rescue Site...You can help to feed animals in shelters by clicking on the animal rescue site link that appears here. 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