General FAQs

No, The Grey Muzzle Organization is not a shelter or a rescue. We provide resources and funding to assist animal rescues, shelters and sanctuaries nationwide for senior dog programs.

No, sorry, we do not have a foster or adoption network. You can see some of the organizations we have supported with funding on our website. We would suggest searching the Internet or Petfinder.com to see if you have a breed specific or senior dog rescue group in your area. If they are not able to assist you directly, they may be able to provide you with some referrals and advice.

If you belong to any social organizations, such as a church group or club, you might consider asking permission to tell members about your dog or place a poster at your local veterinarian or pet supply store. We would suggest avoiding Craigslist, and definitely do not give your dog away for free. Many unscrupulous people (looking for dogs for research, etc.) use Craigslist to get free dogs.

If you use Facebook, you can also post on the Adopt a Senior Dog Facebook page. And if your dog is black, check out the Black Dog Rescues Facebook page.

We cannot give money to individuals, but please set the Pet Food Assistance Program from Love Your Pet Expo Sanctuary for assistance with such expenses

Yes, Grey Muzzle has four part-time staff members and relies on a large cadre of volunteers.

We have ten volunteer board members and approximately 70 active volunteers throughout the country.

Since 2008, Grey Muzzle has provided nearly $2,000,000 in grants for senior dog programs to 190 nonprofit organizations nationwide. 

Our funding cycle is now once a year with distributions in the Spring-Summer.

No, Grey Muzzle is not a rescue group. We do not have a shelter or a foster care network and therefore have no dogs directly in our care.

There are many rescue organizations that support senior dogs and we suggest that you look to a local shelter or pet rescue organization to donate to. If you are not sure what organizations exist close to you, visit Pet Finder, click on Animal Shelters and enter your city or zip code. PLEASE check with the organization first before sending. If they cannot use your donated supplies, it becomes another issue for volunteers to deal with.

Definitely! Besides becoming a volunteer, supporters can donate vehicles, include us in your will and estate planning, donate stocks, share our posts and website on social media, tell people about us or post our brochures in local businesses and advocate for us and senior dogs. Please join our Mailing List for updates and to learn about the senior dogs we are helping.

Yes, you can pay tribute to and celebrate the pets you have cherished by making a special "Always in My Heart” donation. You can also make a donation in honor of or in memory of a friend/pet and we will mail a certificate to notify them of your thoughtfulness.

Our number is 919-529-0309 and messages are checked several times a week.