Misty, the 10-year-old Golden Retriever who inspired 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."
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Sydney Jeanne Seward

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San Francisco, CA

San Francisco: MUTTVILLE
Emo (the world's first Pom/Bunny hybrid?), in the photo at the right, is ready to hop his way into your heart (and handbag). This 12-year-old is full of personality and tops the scale at three pounds. Although he's comfortable being carried, he also loves to go for walks. Emo is a gentle and sensitive dog who needs some special loving and attention. Click here to find out how to adopt Emo.

Muttville is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to improving the lives of senior dogs. On a local level, Muttville rescues senior dogs and finds them foster homes or gives them hospice. On a global level, Muttville provides information about caring for older dogs and support for people who do. Through associations with shelters and other animal organizations, Muttville finds senior dogs that have been given up and are not likely to find adoptive homes. Through outreach and networking, Muttville finds suitable foster homes for these dogs. Ultimately, Muttville will have its own facility to house dogs that are not yet placed, or that are unlikely to be placed.

San Francisco: GRATEFUL DOGS RESCUE
Nina is most likely an Australian cattle dog/lab mix weighing about 60-65 pounds, and is a remarkably healthy 13 year old, except for some arthritis in one front leg. She is looking for a quiet home (no small children) and, although she peacefully coexists with the resident dog in her foster home, she would be perfectly happy being an "only dog." After a very short period of adjustment to learn her new routine Nina is completely housetrained. She is quiet, calm, well-mannered, very easy to live with, and comfortable being home alone without any separation anxiety. This golden girl deserves the very best! Read more about Nina and how to adopt her.....

Grateful Dogs Rescue, a non-profit organization, was founded over ten years ago by Michelle Parris, a former SF Animal Care & Control (SF ACC) volunteer. She made it her mission to rescue SF ACC shelter dogs not made available for adoption to the general public. Rather than letting these dogs be euthanized, Grateful Dogs Rescue saves as many as possible by fostering them until a loving home is found. Many of those who volunteer for Grateful Dogs Rescue continue to donate their time by working with the animals at SF ACC. Here are two of the dogs currently available for adoption from Grateful Dogs Rescue. For information on other dogs, please see the list of available dogs. Agency/Location/Contact info: Grateful Dogs Rescue, San Francisco, CA.; Telephone: 415.587.1121. E-mail: info@gratefuldogsrescue.org

San Francisco: Rocket Dog Rescue
Deeter is a great guy! He came from a shelter in Merced, where he was picked up as a stray so we really don't know his history. But you can tell that Deeter was a well loved member of the family. Deeter is a sweet and polite dog with a warm peaceful personality. He is a mix of all sorts of dogs including shepherd. (I call him a country mutt -- all the best and cutest all mixed together ) Deeter is the perfect size, around 45-50 pounds. It's difficult to guess his age, possibly 4-8 or so. We just can't say because he is bright, healthy energetic and strong but his teeth look as if he is over 5. Deeter is a deserving soul who wants nothing more than a safe happy home. When he looks up at me with a bright happy smile and shining brown eyes, it's plain to see he is ready to find that 'perfect someone' to love.. Could that 'perfect someone' be you? Email, call or text to meet Deeter! pali@rocketdogrescue.org Pali 415-756-8188 ( text works best)

Founded in 2001 by Bay Area animal activist Pali Boucher, Rocket Dog Rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation supported completely by donations. This all-volunteer, home-based organization guarantees that your donations are completely focused on saving dogs. Rocket Dog Rescue places non-aggressive dogs into temporary foster homes where they are socialized, spay/neutered, vaccinated, and treated for any medical or behavioral conditions that would otherwise limit their adoptability. Here are three of the wonderful dogs currently available for adoption from Rocket Dog Rescue. If you don't see the dog of your dreams here, try Rocket Dog Rescue's twice-monthly, Sunday-afternoon adoption fairs in Noe Valley and the Castro District.

Other Northern CA Cities:
North of SF (Chico, Lake Tahoe/Reno, Novato, Petaluma, Red Bluff, Redding, Rohnert Park, Sonoma, Willits, etc..)
Sacramento and North Central (Sacramento, Oroville, Angel's Camp, Jackson, Placerville, etc.)
East of SF (Oakland, Berkeley, Danville, Fremont, Hayward, Tracy, etc.)
South of SF and South Central (San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Jose, Pacific Grove, etc.
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For list of additional shelters and agencies please click here: Northern California.

You may also wish to check the list of breed rescue agencies.