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

Will this Dog go to a Research Lab? Did you know that some shelters sell unadopted dogs to research labs where they undergo painful experiments? The Aussie/Collie mix in the photo at the right is slated for that fate, unless adopted. Click on his photo for more information. You may also be interested to learn about Wayne State University's cruel research lab and the shelter dogs that have suffered and died there....
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 This month's features: "Spot-On" Flea & Tick Products Alleged to Cause Serious Harm to Dogs and Cats January 2012: Updated Rimadyl pages News and Alerts: 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.... Also, watch the video of an investigative report...
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: Yavapai Humane Society, Prescott, AZ has been serving western Yavapai County and the Prescott area since 1972. Mission: to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of pets. Free adoptions through a Senior for Senior program when a senior (59+) adopts a senior dog or cat (5+).1
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