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.... Find a shelter or rescue group in your state.....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.....find a local shelter or rescue group Financial help for rescuers and rescued senior dogs ...get medical care, help with a special needs dog, breed-specific or condition-specific financial help Help for the dogs of military personnel about to be deployed Sanctuaries
Featured Agencies:
Walton Co., FL, Animal Control Center, DeFuniak Springs, FL, writes: "We love our Canine Seniors! They make instant companions and are calm and wise. The Shelter is overcrowded and needs homes for so many seniors like those lovely souls at the right. E-Mail: coodoris@co.walton.fl.us or visit 365 Triple G Road, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. Or call (850) 892-8682 (850) 892-8758.Shelter Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Wednesday & Sunday.
SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County, Bowie, MD A 501(c)3 all-volunteer organization dedicated to local animal welfare with an active rescue-and-adoption program, a progressive spay/neuter program, and the county's only independent humane investigation program. "Because we make a lifetime commitment to the animals we place, they often come back to us later in life when their owners cannot or aren't willing to keep them." In the photo at the right, "Kobie," a 10-year-old Cocker looking for a new home.
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Wilmington, DE The mission of Senior Dog Haven & Hospice is to rescue and re-home senior dogs and to offer hospice care to senior dogs in need. This small, dedicated group of fosters and volunteers strives to improve the lives of senior dogs who find themselves without a family to care for them anymore. We do not have a facility. Click here to visit petfinder and a list of seniors currently available for adoption.
Health Care for an Older Dog Rimadyl® Redux -- 15+ years later, Rimadyl still causing deaths....See *Sophie's Site...help spread the word.... Also, from Seaford, NY, couple filing lawsuit against veterinarian, claiming Rimadyl®* caused death of their 3-year-old dog..... *News and Alerts!!* Return or discard certain Natura Pet Products food and treats -- salmonella found in California Natural, Evo, Healthwise, Innova and Karma brands with expiration dates prior to and including March 24, 2014 -- Learn more... Atlanta, GA, vet clinic offers free exams --Find out 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
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.
Take Action!...a new feature of srdogs.com Horses eviscerated alive for fun in Yucatan, Mexico -- Please sign the petition to President Pena Nieto to stop this horrible, cruel spectator "sport" The Horror of Devocalization -- Did you know that some veterinarians still perform a horrific, inhumane, barbaric procedure called "devocalization"? Please watch this video and learn how to tell the American Veterinary Medical Association that they should end this procedure. Help Ban Horse Slaughter in the US -- America's horses have been abused for years; now there's a proposal to build a horse slaughter plant in New Mexico. If you believe in the majesty and beauty of horses and wish to spare them the horror of the slaughter plant, please visit and sign up here.
Our Blog.... an occasional posting of miscellany about dogs, animals, and life in general Quotes of the month: "The assumption that animals are without rights, and the illusion that our treatment of them has no moral significance, is a positively outrageous example of Western crudity and barbarity. Universal compassion is the only guarantee of morality." -- Arthur Schopenhauer, German Philosopher "A man is truly ethical only when he obeys the compulsion to help all life which he is able to assist, and shrinks from injuring anything that lives." -- Albert Schweitzer, Alsatian Theologian, Musician, and Medical Missionary Other quotes about the treatment of animals.....