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) What exactly IS a "senior" dog? 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 shelters 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 *News and Alerts!!* Diamond Pet food recall in 39 states involves 14 brands! Some humans affected due to handling dog's dry good and cross-contamination of utensils!!! Read the latest update.... Canine influenza virus (CIV) is a relatively new virus and is highly contagious, infecting 80% of dogs exposed to it. Learn more.... Vaccinations -- A study finds that most veterinary clinics over-vaccinate to maintain income stream. Learn more....
The 10 Most Important Senior Dog Health Tips (PDF version to print) When is a dog a "senior" How to keep an older dog healthy and happy Conditions and diseases of senior dogs Special coverage of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs): Overview of NSAIDS, Rimadyl, Etogesic, Deramaxx, etc. If you have specific questions about your dog's health..... What if you need financial assistance to provide veterinary care for your dog? How to subscribe to Our Senior Dogs -- a great E-mail list for people with senior canines
Current Featured Agency: RADAR -- Raising Aid for Dogs at Risk, Mid-Atlantic US -- RADAR raises funds to provide financial assistance for senior and other dogs in shelters who need a little extra help to become adopted (e.g., with veterinary medical expenses). RADAR focuses especially on small, rural shelters where funding is tight and resources slim. Vera, in the photo at the right, is one of the senior dogs RADAR is currently helping. She will need some minor surgery, and RADAR is raising the funds to cover it. RADAR is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, and all donations to it are tax deductible.
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 link that appears here. Sponsors contribute to the cost of food based on how many visitors click on the link each day.
Our Blog.... an occasional posting of miscellany about dogs, animals, and life in general Quote of the month: "We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if mankind is to survive." ~ Albert Einstein