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

	The Humane Society Legislative Fund Endorses Barack Obama....For the first time in its history, the Legislative Fund of the HSUS has taken a political stand on a presidential candidate. HSUS has taken this unprecedented step because of the deplorable record of Sarah Palin on animal welfare, and because of Joe Biden's and Barack Obama's clear support of legislative action that supports animal welfare. Read more.....
	Adopting a Senior Dog Top Ten Reasons to adopt an older 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 Find a dog in your locale.....or..... Click on any photo on this page.... See shelters and rescue groups in your state (also Canada and Great Britain) Breed rescue groups Senior dog rescue groups Sanctuaries
	Find a Home for a Senior Dog Help for rescue/placement groups and shelters...general information....how to place a dog....how to get listed on srdogs.com Help for *individuals*....how to keep or place your dog....how to help a senior dog who is a stray How to help special needs senior dogs ...get medical care or find a home for a special needs dog -- blind, deaf, ill, etc.
	Health Care for an Older Dog The 10 Most Important Senior Dog Health Tips When is a dog a "senior"? How to keep an older dog healthy and happy Conditions and diseases of senior dogs Great tips for keeping arthritic dogs happy and comfortable Special coverage of Rimadyl, Etogesic, Deramaxx, ProHeart6, Ditrim, Promeris
	Have questions about your dog's health? What if you need financial assistance to provide veterinary care for your dog? How to subscribe to the Senior-L E-mail list and support group Current Health Alerts: Bayer Pharmaceuticals Advantage "Multi" is being prescribed to help control fleas and also prevent heartworm and other worm infestations! Unfortunately, it contains "Moxidectin," the same ingredient found in ProHeart6, which was recalled from the market several years ago due to numerous fatalities in dogs. If your veterinarian prescribes Advantage "Multi" for your dog, we advise caution and Internet research. For more information, see the Committee on Energy and Commerce's June newsletter and Moxidectinfacts. Mars Petcare Food recalls: See the list to find out if your dog's food is among those recalled due to salmonella.
	Adoption Stories and Tributes Successful adoptions of seniors advertised on this site Tributes to Old Dogs -- stories and photos of beloved older dogs A portrait of your dog -- a way to pay tribute to your senior
	The Road Ahead Finding guidance and comfort when you face the loss of a beloved companion
	This Month's Features: Atlanta Animal Alliance announces the opening of WellPet Humane. The clinic is located at 5342 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341. It is a nonprifit "Primary Care Clinic" devoted to the veterinary care of indigent animals and animals owned by financially-challenged individuals. To make an appointment or learn more visit the website, or call 770-455-1011. Muttville, San Francisco, CA -- Watch the YouTube video about this fabulous senior dog rescue organization!
	The Animal Rescue Site...You can help to feed animals in shelters by clicking on the animal rescue site link that appears at the right. Sponsors contribute to the cost of food based on how many visitors click on the link on the site each day.
	Our Blog.... an occasional posting of miscellany about dogs, animals, and life in general