San Francisco, CA (Vocus) October 21, 2010
Muttville Senior Dog Rescue announces a huge honor in recognition of its signature “Senior for Seniors” adoption program that matches senior dogs with senior citizens. 2010 is the first year of the Pedigree Foundation “Innovation” Grants, recognizing innovative new ideas in dog rescue. Out of 230 applicants, ten were chosen. Muttville’s “Seniors for Seniors” program was selected and awarded a $12,000 grant. This grant supports Muttville’s efforts to facilitate senior dog adoptions by senior citizens by underwriting adoption fees and providing free dog care kits. Additionally, this grant will fund “Seniors for Seniors” education and outreach events at Bay Area senior citizen communities.
Muttville Founder and Executive Director Sherri Franklin said, “Muttville is thrilled to have this support and recognition for the work we do to bring resecued senior dogs to senior citizens. Our “Seniors for Seniors” program has grown tremendously over the last year and we’d like to see that growth continue with this help from the Pedigree Foundation. We have seen the joy that a new canine companion can bring to light up a senior’s life and we hope to save many more senior dogs and place them in the loving lap of a senior citizen. We have much gratitude for this gift from The Pedigree Adoption Drive Foundation.”
Why adopt an older dog? Here are the top ten reasons to adopt a senior dog: (with thanks to srdogs.com)1. HousetrainedOlder dogs are housetrained. You won’t have to go through the difficult stage(s) of teaching a puppy house manners and mopping/cleaning up after accidents.
2.Won’t Chew Inappropriate ItemsOlder dogs are not teething puppies, and won’t chew your shoes and furniture while growing up.
3. Focus To LearnOlder dogs can focus well because they’ve mellowed. Therefore, they learn quickly.
4. Know What “NO” MeansOlder dogs have learned what “no” means. If they hadn’t learned it, they wouldn’t have gotten to be “older” dogs.
5. Settle in with the “Pack”Older dogs settle in easily, because they’ve learned what it takes to get along with others and become part of a pack.
6. Good At Giving LoveOlder dogs are good at
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