Sanctuary for Senior Dogs

Absolutely love volunteering with the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs and seeing the care, love and dedication they deliver to insure all their senior dogs live out their best lives!

This is an amazing organization and their mission is incredible. They do a wonderful job in working hard to give the pups the life they deserve!

What an outstanding organization! Not only do they fulfill the mission of rescuing senior dogs, caring for them, and lining them up with forever homes, the sanctuary for senior dogs also promotes a Community. It brings together, like-minded people and organizations together to build community., Friendships, activities, and educating. I would highly recommend people take a look at the wonderful pups the sanctuary for senior dogs has. I would also encourage people to become involved, whether it is volunteering, fostering, or adopting, and joining the wonderful family of those who work with the sanctuary for senior dogs.

I Love what this Santcuary does for dogs, I've seen and been engaged with many of their Beautiful Souls of these dogs. I even have fallen in Love with them. I watch them go to their forever home, and selfishly cried, cuz I will miss them. But, I was happy for them also! I can't imagine Life without this Wonderful Organization!!!! Check them Out!!! You won't be sorry!!! Nothing But Love!!! ❤️❤️❤️

We have fostered several dogs and adopted 2 from The Sanctuary. Always been a dog lover, but never really thought about senior dogs as an option until going to an open house several years ago. They do good work and it’s wonderful to see older dogs get a second chance.

I have volunteered for several rescue organizations over the years and I can honestly say that the Sanctuary for Senior dogs is an extraordinary rescue that always puts each dog rescued first. They make sure that whatever medical care or emotional support that is needed is provided. The SSD is a shining example of how to rescue dogs the right way.

I have been with the Sanctuary since 2014. It.does a wonderful job taking in amd.caring for senior dogs. All incoming dogs go into foster homes, andreceive medical care until good adoptable homes are found. The Sanctuary does a thorough job of ensuring the dogs go into loving homes. It is a wonderful organization

I adopted 10-12 year old Pretty Boy (PB) in November 2022. Shortly thereafter he was diagnosed with kidney disease. The Sanctuary changed my status to forever foster to help with the food and vet bills. PB was the best dog I’ve ever had, even those I raised from a pup. He loved to play with a laser light and all kinds of toys. He loved being outside going on walks and frolicking in the water. Everyone loved him, including my cats. He was a very funny looking little guy; he must have been a mix of dachshund, beagle, pug, corgi, and who knows what else. He had tiny little legs which didn’t stop him from enjoying life to its fullest. Unfortunately, I only had PB for 7 months; his kidney disease became severe, and we lost him in only a few weeks. He will be forever missed. The Sanctuary helped with all of his expenses as well as some training, as he didn’t like other dogs. I am grateful to them for bringing him into our lives.

The Sanctuary provides safe foster and permanent homes for wonderful senior dogs that would otherwise live out their days in scary cages. They do great work, and I am happy to have supported them for years now.

I first learned about Sanctuary for Senior Dogs some 20+ years ago and I thought what an AMAZING organization. When my grandfather wanted to adopt a dog I knew exactly where to go…..and they recommended the perfect dog for him, Kip. Kip was quickly renamed to Skippy and he and my grandfather were perfect for each other! I never forgot about the Sanctuary and all the good work they were doing and ultimately fostered a dog from them which we wound up adopting! They found a niche for saving those frequently overlooked!!

In a world where a lot of people give up on senior dogs- The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs does the opposite. They take in old and geriatric aged dogs and give them a chance. That means medical care, training, enrichment, and placing some old pups into hospice care so they can be comfortable during their time with us.
The kindness and compassion that everyone at the sanctuary has is unmatched. I will support them and the amazing work that they do, forever!

I lost my little Camino in March of this year. She had kidney issues and was on prescription dog food at $95 a bag! After she crossed the bridge - I couldn't find any shelter to take her food - because the bag had been opened...I only opened it to pour it into a container that had a locking lid - Camino knew how to get into bags������ The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs not only accepted this food - they let me meet Oliver, a dapper little gentleman that would directly benefit from this donation. The wonderful couple that stayed open a little later to allow me time to travel there - could not have known how much they helped heal my heart, knowing a fur-baby in need would be taken care of������❣

I see many of the Senior Sanctuary dogs at work and they are the best and the fosters are so caring and willing to take on these pets no matter how much work has to be put in

Heart warming experience with venue giving older, abandoned munchkins a chance to be loved and cared for.

Being a volunteer at a shelter and seeing a Rescue such as the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs pull an older dog that would normally be overlooked in a shelter is such a gift. To know that they will get a loving home to live out their lives is what every dog deserves and they do a superb job in seeing that this is done.

Sanctuary for senior dogs is an amazing rescue for fogoten and alone senior dogs. It is not always easy for senior animals to find homes so it is important to have a rescue dedicated to helping that special group of dogs. Thank you for all the hard work you do!

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is an amazing, caring, selfless, nonprofit organization. They go above and beyond with the care and well being of senior dogs. I have fostered and adopted through the Sanctuary and currently have a foster that just became a certified therapy dog!

SSD is a pleasure to work with. They are very organized and have excellent communication.

Thank you for all you do! ������❤️

They do wonderful work with senior dogs, a group that unfortunately gets ignored a lot. I buy a calendar every year and it is also a wonderful gift for my friends unable to have pets.

It is so wonderful they are helping senior dogs that are so often are overlooked. We need more organizations that can help the overlooked and sometimes have so much difficulty finding a forever home.

What a thoughtful, compassionate rescue .. Sharing important events & issues, giving such amazing care to its senior dogs.. truly giving back in a very special way. With all that is going on now in this word.. & the way it has impacted all of us, this group has stepped up to show its strength & resilience so that dogs in need can continue to be saved & nurtured.

Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a wonderful nonorofit. I saw their kindness firsthand for many years while I worked at a vet clinic. They always took care of their dogs medical needs & kept in touch during their recovery. Their kind volunteers really want to make sure the lives of abandoned senior dogs are happy ones. I thank them for their dedication!

There is no other rescue group that can match the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. The dedicated volunteers do an amazing job fostering and caring for the elderly canines that have been rescued. Once these veteran dogs have been taken in, they are provided the best care possible. If not adopted, they are provided palliative or hospice care for the remainder of their lives. I have adopted three dogs from the Sanctuary and, God willing, will adopt future seniors. Twix, Milo, and George enriched my life and I will be forever grateful to the people at the Sanctuary for saving my dogs and providing me with three beautiful souls who touched my heart forever. Patti Becker

Great organization and kind people! Doing good for old dogs!

This organization is an amazing one. They truly care about senior dogs and give them good and loving forever homes with excellent care. They strive to help people understand how much senior dogs truly are the best and how much love they have to give and how much life they have left to live. These dogs are overlooked greatly in general shelters and by having a special organization dedicated to their care and adoption gives them the chance at the life they deserve in their golden years! Please support and fall in love with a senior dog and this organization!!

Sanctuary for Senior Dogs does amazing work. They are so caring and passionate about saving senior dogs who need the last chance to live out their remaining years. It takes special people to open their hearts & homes for senior dogs who may not have much longer and thanks to Sanctuary for Senior Dogs every single one will know what a second chance means.

The staff at the Sanctuary has been so helpful for me as a first-time foster. They provide so much support by the way of supplies, email check-ins and training opportunities. It's clear from their foster provider rules that they truly care about the dogs they bring into the rescue and want to find them the best forever homes possible. I would highly recommend the Sanctuary for anyone looking to foster or adopt.

Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is one of the very few reputable rescue/sanctuary rescue organizations for senior dogs. This is a phenomenal organization that always puts the dog's best interests first.

This is a great organization! Their annual fundraiser is so much fun. You can tell they all love old dogs

My wife and I have adopted several senior Chihuahuas from the Sanctuary and they have been great. We love what they do for the senior dogs and have been very happy to provide forever homes for these great dogs.

Compassionate caregivers. These precious senior know love every single day of their lives.

Donna Hall is devoted and so loving of her rescue dogs. She will come out to help any dog that needs it. Regardless of any situation. She loves each and everyone and takes them for medical care.
Loving dogs and making them comfortable is her life!

I love how they take in Senior dogs, get them back to health, and make it their point to put them in a forever home in their final years. I've adopted my Chihuahua from this organization and she was the perfect lil dog. I can't say enough on what they do to help the Senior pups

Great organization focused on educating and advocating for senior dogs. I am volunteer and foster mom for the Sanctuary; and am always impressed by the level of commitment and genuine love for the dogs I witness from this group.

I would like to let you know how wonderful, caring, professional and definitely put the Dogs first at the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. When we lost our senior springer spaniel, we were able to find a place that we were able to donate all of his things - bed, bowls, medication, etc. They were very empathetic to our loss, so inviting and accommodating to meet us and hear our story. I have reveled in seeing all they do and their team of foster parents and families to care for those four legged friends in need. When the day comes and I am able to participate and maybe foster, there is only one Nonprofit I would consider - the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a wonderful rescue and they are a pleasure to work with.

This rescue for senior animals is one of the few that will care for geriatric pets. They do a great job of getting these animals back to good health or providing them hospice depending on the circumstances. The officers and fosters truly care about giving these older animals quality of life for as long as they can.

I have been to a number of adoption events held by this organization and it is remarkable the care that is taken in finding these beautiful senior dogs their forever home. Would highly recommend them if you're looking for a companion without all the time needed for training or housebreaking. Love them!!!

Our experience with The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs has been fantastic! We’ve adopted and fostered through The Sanctuary and couldn’t be happier with the friends we’ve made, both canine & human. It’s a wonderful community wholly dedicated to a noble mission of which I’m proud to be involved.

Tremendous organization! Every pup deserves love and they do a great job helping out the senior dogs in need.

Great organization helping place senior dogs with great homes!

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs pulls dogs from the shelter I manage. They are a pleasure to work with - professional, compassionate, and thoughtful. The dogs they pull often have multiple medical needs and they provide them with excellent care. We've always had a great experience working with them from the shelter side.

This organization has helped so many senior dogs throughout the years. With limited space they have organized foster homes, adoption sites, and relied totally on donations. They truly deserve recognition and the help.

True to its mission, the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs puts dogs first, and in so doing, does a superlative job serving the needs of those who foster or adopt senior dogs.

What sets the organization apart is the way its resources and donations are devoted to the health, emotional needs and quality of life for each dog. This means taking things to the next level, ranging from medical care for the dogs to careful vetting of client applications and educating and supporting those who provide loving homes for fabulous, deserving senior dogs.

From personal experience I can say that the follow-up assistance provided to foster caregivers and adopters—and there is plenty of it—is great for clients. Ultimately, though, it assures that the needs of senior dogs are met. That’s what the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is all about.

We are fostering to adopt for the first time, with the Sanctuary and have been supported in ways we couldn’t have imagined! They have been patient and understanding and are always willing to support us in any way they can. Such a great organization.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a great organization helping senior dogs in need in the Cleveland area for the past 20 years. My wife and I start volunteering with them 4 years ago and are proud foster parents of Professor Ralphie, a wonderful senior dog who stole our hearts. Since the first day we started with the sanctuary we were really impressed by the organizations responsibility, care and commitment of the senior dogs. The Executive Director, the board, the secretary and the foster coordinator are always helping and supporting us with all kind of resources available 24/7, from Veterinary care, medicines, food, beds, clothes, supplements, profesional dog training, toys, leashes, harnesses, etc. It's very clear that the wellbeing of the dogs is a top priority for the Sanctuary. We would recommend The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs to anyone who wants to adopt or foster a senior dog in the Cleveland area.

The combination of the true love of old dogs, exemplary work ethic and bonds between the volunteers, staff, fosters, veterinarians and community makes this animal rescue Nonprofit a standout compared to so many others. If you want to know how to do animal rescue right, build a respected relationship & partnerships with everyone involved in the efforts; this is who you should look to. You just can't get better. They are a shining example and have stood the test of time. Meet just one dog they helped and you'll see for yourself. They are the real deal and will always have my support and gratitude for being a place for old dogs to live out whatever time they have left with love and dignity

I have fostered and adopted 2 great senior dogs from this non profit. They rescue abandoned dogs in pounds and shelters and give them a chance at love, dignity and comfort in their golden years.

I truly believe in their mission and admire the work this group has done. This group has inspired me to volunteer for them as well as volunteer for the city shelter. I am and forever will be a huge supporter for their group. They have rescued so many senior dogs who have been left behind or in bad shape and provided them with the proper care they need as well as the medical care they need.

This is a wonderful organization that supports a sometimes overlooked group of animals, placing senior dogs, often with challenges, in homes where they can live out their days in love and peace.

I have seen animal rescues come and go, and sometimes I have stopped working with them myself, but not the Sanctuary. It’s the best-run, most professional animal rescue I have ever worked with. The passion shown for senior dogs is inspiring, as is the reality checks the org must face from time to time. Some rescues refuse to face those realities and eventually fold under the fantasy. Sanctuary doesn’t shy from reality, even when they wish it could be different, and that’s how they stay viable and vibrant.

This compassionate organization really, truly cares about placing older dogs in vetted (har!) homes. They abide by high standards and keep informed about current issues such as nutrition and pet hazards. Fosters get help with expenses including medication, food, and world-class veterinary care. Our first SSD dog turned out to be a “forever foster” and, sadly, did not have much left because his life had been so very hard. We adopted the next foster and it has been rewarding to see her slowly learn to play, be a companion, enjoy park visits, and become less fearful of new people. Thank you, SSD and volunteers, for putting your heart and soul into locating, caring about, and placing these older souls.

Amazing organization that cares so much for senior dogs. They offer great support for those who adopt from them.

Sanctuary for Senior dogs does amazing work for all the dogs in the Cleveland community. They go above and beyond for every dog and truly care!!

I have been involved with the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs for the past several years. I am continuously impressed by the work the trustees, board members, fosters and volunteers do. Everyone is passionate about helping the senior dogs, finding them the right types of homes and proper care. I thoroughly enjoy hearing stories about the dogs and those you have been able to make a positive impact in their lives. The Summer Scoop was incredibly well attended by dogs (and their companions). Please keep up the good work and you will always have my support.

When SAM, the best dog in the world was declining, I visited the SSD. After his death and grieving time, I visited once again. Staff was gentle and understanding about our loss. They invited us to an adoption Sunday to meet dogs who needed foster dog owners. Buddy had a spiral cell tumor that needed surgery. Buddy was a great fit for our home. I did not want to see him get adopted, so I bought him. After he died, once again after my grieving was in control, I visited SSD and Mackie needed a foster home. Then came Mr. Andy with Heart Worm. After his death I took his medication to SSD and
THERE WAS Jinjur, who needed a home for the weekend, but that lasted longer and I was in love. I wanted to help SSD any way I could and now Markie is here. He came here weighing 6 pounds and did not eat. Food appropriate for anorexia was given to us. He is now eating kibble that SSD supplies and has had grooming. SSD supplies all the equipment , medications and services the dogs need.

I've donated to Sanctuary for Senior Dogs for years. They provide a valuable and needed service in rescue; helping out our older pups. The people who run it are amazing and dedicated. I will always support the important work they do.

I live in the neighborhood of the Sanctuary and can see the amazing job they are doing with the senior dogs. Many volunteers are in and out taking care of the dog in the sanctuary and everyone is so incredibly dedicated! I volunteer with Chalupa and can see how thoughtful they are about her care and making sure that she is well taken care of in spite of not having a forever home just yet.

I also had the pleasure of volunteering at the Scoop event in August and saw all the amazing hard work everyone put into making this event fun and educational for owners of senior dogs.

I am a new volunteer this year and love it. Amazing group of people to work with who have such kind hearts and do all they can for old dogs in need. Very happy to be a part of this organization.

The work they do is spectacular! Their efforts and ultimate success in providing superior care and comfort for senior dogs is so dear to my heart. They have my full support.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs worked with a caring neighbor to save Mabel, an elderly, young-at-heart whippet/GSD from an uncertain fate. Through their dedication, I was fortunate enough to meet her and share in the joy of her golden years. She was an angel, and I will forever be grateful to Sanctuary for Senior Dogs for bringing her into my life! They are committed to giving dogs the life they deserve.

They do amazing work! The love and care they provide to senior dogs is evident in everything they do.

Great organization that cares about saving senior pups and finding them a forever home.

Wonderful organization doing great things to save senior dogs in the community.

What wonderful work...caring for the senior pups and finding homes for their remaining time.

We adopted our sweet Blanche aka “Blanchette” from the Sanctuary for Senior dogs almost a year ago now! We love her so much!!! She fits right in with our crew! She now has a blind and deaf Senior Poodle best friend & brother named Charlie - and a Big Protector Rescue Doberman named Sam to look out for her. The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a wonderful Rescue. So many wonderful volunteers dedicate their time to foster and take care of these adorable Seniors in need. They rescue these Seniors that have been abandoned in shelters- and bring them to safety. They have a wonderful Meet & Greet once a month & bring all of these cuties to their event for potential adopters to meet them and hear all about them. It’s a wonderful organization. So happy we found them. If you are looking for a wonderful Senior furry friend- you have to stop by- you may just leave with a forever family member!

My little girl is sitting next to me as I write. I was looking online for a dog to love and came across The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs which I had never heard of before. I was so touched to read about how this organization gives all the love and medical help to so many dogs who probably wouldn't have a chance otherwise. The fact that all of the dogs live with a loving foster family until they are adopted and not in a cage in a lonely shelter just blew my mind. And because they are seniors they are usually not on the top of the doggy list, but they should be! I found a photo and history of a beagle/dachshund that touched my heart and called the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs to express my desire to adopt or foster. I soon met my new love and it is almost six months since she rescued me. She is a sweet, loving, spunky little girl and doesn't act her age. I love her so much and am so glad I found the S S D. I love this organization and respect what they stand for. I wish everyone who is looking for an addition to the family would check them out. They are loving, caring, real people who are making life great for dogs and people who love dogs.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs does genuine, sincere and selfless work to help old dogs, many who come with "baggage," live out the best possible time they have left among us. Their efforts should be applauded, supported, and ideally copied far and wide.

I love attending the Summer Scoop event every year. It’s fun to mingle and see all of the dogs available for adoption. You can easily see that the volunteers pour their hearts and souls into this rescue ❤️

Great organization, great dogs. Nothing gives more love than a senior animal given a second chance.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a Godsend for senior dogs. I met these wonderful angels when we donated monied gifts from my parents' funerals. We have since moved
out of state but support them through Wooftrax. Because of them I sought out and now work for a senior dog hospice in Georgia. THANK YOU SFSD!

This is one of the hardest I've ever written. In late August, I adopted a Shih-Tzu Mix that I was head-over-heels in love with. Being that rescue dogs often come with unknown histories, I rescued her knowing there would be challenges ahead.

I loved her. I spoiled her rotten. My family adored her. I gave her 110%. And it turned out, that with her specific anxiety and potential PTSD, she wasn't the right fit for my particular home environment, which no one could have known until she started living with me. I was literally devastated. I am an animal lover and can't stand people who "give dogs back" - a dog is a commitment - but my little dog's health (and mine) were being affected. When the time came to make the decision, I received so much support from Sanctuary staff, volunteers, their preferred trainer (WoofWise Training) and their preferred vet (Tremont Animal Clinic). We all mutually agreed it was the best decision. The staff went above and beyond to quickly help find her a safe and loving foster home within their committed foster roster.

She is now in the care of a foster mom who adores her, and she is doing so well. The Sanctuary has not "blacklisted" me, and in fact continues to support me in hopefully someday finding the right match.

I believe in their mission and will stay on as a volunteer for the organization. Senior dogs are the most overlooked in the shelter (in favor of puppies) and often don't get the support they deserve, especially in Cleveland. Everyone, especially the Executive Director Deb, care so deeply about senior dogs and have committed their lives to this cause. If you are looking for a loving, grateful, deserving, funny (most old dogs are) furry edition for your home, consider The Sanctuary. I can't recommend them enough and the lifesaving work they do.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a wonderful group.
They help dogs that would be forgotten because of
their age.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a wonderful organization. Caring and honest. They stop at nothing to help old dogs!
We are fortunate to have fostered and adopted our babies from The Sanctuary!

I fostered a very old dog for the Sanctuary until she passed away. It was a great experience. Compassionate group of people with a clear mission to save old dogs.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is an amazing organization in which older dogs are given a second chance at life in a new & loving home. This team ensures all of the dogs are sent to only the best homes to be fostered, or when they are given their forever home. I highly recommend !

This group does a great job of saving seniors from euthanasia, either adopting them out or giving them forever foster homes. They also train some of the seniors to be therapy dogs. It is a dedicated group of volunteers that I have been able to work with a few times.

A great group of people doing great things for old dogs! I’m currently fostering my second dog with them, (after adopting the first one I fostered). They provide every possible resource and really make it all about the dogs. So happy I’m involved with such a great organization!

I worked at the Animal Hospital were the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs would vet their dogs. A wonderful bunch of people that give their time to save these older dogs and care for them until they get a permanent home. They show so much love for the animals. If anyone is interested in giving a older dog a home, The Sanctuary is the place to adopt.

This is an AMAZING organisation and does wonderful work for all of the animals. HIGHLY recommended 10/10!

This organization shows only compassion and truth towards our elderly canines. I have had the privilege of volunteering with the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs in various capacities as well as adopting one of their fosters. I only wish that there were many more organizations such as this one that has the ability to see worth in all living beings.

I have supported the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs for many years. So many Senior Dogs are forgotten. Nobody wants an old dog. That isn't the case at the Sanctuary. They take them in, take care of any medical problems and find them a forever home where they can be loved during their senior years. They work hard to raise the funds needed to take care of the dogs. If you get a chance please check out their dogs waiting to be adopted. Senior Dogs rule! They are the best.

The dogs in this rescue are thoroughly cared for.From vet care by one of the best vets in the city to placement in excellent foster and permanent homes,no detail is overlooked for these deserving senior dogs.

I work with a lot of dog rescues, and the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is absolutely THE BEST! Not only do they find new homes for senior dogs that have somehow lost their homes (abandoned because they were old and sick, taken to the pound because owner's circumstances, etc), but they also have Forever Fosters. Just as it sounds, Forever Fosters are those dogs that need a lot of care because of age and illnesses. The Sanctuary provides the care needed for the dogs who get to live out the rest of their lives in a nice, loving home.

This rescue is amazing. They value life and treat the dogs and people with respect. They are always learning & improving.

I have worked with the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs for the past 15 years. They are always ready to help pull our Senior pups from the Cleveland Kennel. They have taken many dogs that would otherwise be put to sleep, due to their age or health. They provide the best care for them and go above and beyond what most rescues do. They have many long term fosters and they too always have the best of care.
There needs to be more rescues like Sanctuary.

An amazing, compassionate organization that goes above and beyond!

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is an amazing rescue that shows compassion to animals that many would overlook. They focus on healing injured/sick dogs and provide force free training to those dogs who need it. They are a rescue that other rescues should emulate.

I don't have a photo to share, but I want everyone to know what an incredible organization this is. Deborah Workman and her volunteers work tirelessly to make sure all senior dogs have a warm, loving home.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is such a wonderful rescue group in our community. They take excellent care of their animals & do a great job pairing animals with great people through their fostering & adoption programs. I personally know someone who has fostered & adopted through them and to see senior dogs, many in declining health, receive such thoughtfulness & care is wonderful. The senior dog community is one that is often ignored or swept under the rug & the Sanctuary serves as an outstanding advocate & ambassador for the senior dog population.

Having worked with the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs as the interim director of a Ohio county humane society in 2003 and since then as the Director of a non profit dog rescue organization, I have the highest regard and respect for this non profit. This is a well run, well respected organization with their hearts and souls dedicated to saving, healing and placing the often left behind senior dog. Good leadership, a dedicated staff of volunteers and unfailing compassion means that many unwanted senior dogs get the chance for a happy ending.

I have had the pleasure of working with The Sanctuary for Senior dogs as an allied professional (Dog Trainer) in the past. More recently I have been a donor and a huge fan.

The dog rescue field can be rife with in-fighting and self-destruction. The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs, is a beautiful exception to that rule. Year after year they deliver on their mission professionally and without drama. This organization, simply put, "gets it."

I'm happy to recommend The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs without hesitation. Donate. Volunteer. Adopt. You're in excellent hands no matter your choice.

Amazing Rescue. Cleveland is lucky to have them helping their senior dogs.

Actually if there was a ten star possibility, the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is very worth it. I adopted my last dog from them and she was wonderful! After I lost her to illness, my friend told me they had another dog that sounded just right for me (and for the dog). I have shared my home and my life with her for over a year now and life is wonderful. She has health issues which I knew about when she came home with me. The Sanctuary has allowed me to keep her as a foster-to-adopt because she may always need special foods and meds which I couldn't afford without their help. She gives me a reason to get out of bed every day - I'm retired. It has been shown in much of the research on ageing that having a pet enhances the quality of life for many seniors and keeps them happier. I concur fully. Yippee. Thank you Sanctuary, Deborah, and all the volunteers who have helped so much.

I have known and loved two senior dogs from The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. My last dog, Nubbins, was rescued from a kill shelter. She was the greatest girl ever! She just loved everyone and everything. I am certain that she would have been put down just because she was an old gal and apparently being a black dog didn't help. My current fuzzy pal is the joy of my life now and I am thankful that I can foster her because her medical bills would be too much. I am an old gal too and social security doesn't allow many luxuries - like health care. I think life without a dog would be intolerable. I am so very grateful to the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs for making this all possible. Also for saving so many loving dogs. We are not ready to die just because we are old.

The Sanctuary For Senior Dogs is an outstanding organization. The welfare of the dog is always the priority which starts with an adoption process that ensures he or she will not only be going to a good home, but that it is a good match for the adopter. The process does not end with the adoption, however. I adopted my dog in 2014 and since that time the Sanctuary has been a source of information and assistance whenever needed. They truly care about the well being of the dog throughout their life.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a blessing to old dogs! The organization takes those that are elderly and sick and provides medical, a loving place for them to live and enjoy their time! I think they are doing amazing things for those that (sadly) are forgotten and have no where to go. Bless their hearts!

I am someone who was always blessed to have dogs in my life. It breaks my heart I no longer have that blessing-because now I am a senior. All the love senior dogs have to give, all the joy-I am so very glad the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is there for all they help. My only regret-that I can not give one or more of those seniors a home.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a blessing for the senior dogs in need of a loving forever home, medical and anything else they might need. Wonderful people, wonderful organization.

What they do for senior dogs is beautiful.I have four rescues i care for in my home.They cost time and money but the love and companionship,is priceless.When i adopted them i made a deal to care for them.Their lives maybe relatively short,but i love the idea that it is a happy one,Like this non profits mission.

You don't have to teach an old dog new tricks! Senior dogs are mature, people-smart and may be the best fit for you. At the Cleveland OH Sanctuary for Senior Dogs, special programs match people with older dogs for mutual benefit. In the meantime, the dogs reside in foster homes with sponsors who love them until they can enter permanent family life.

These grown-up dogs are kind and intuitive, the perfect people-friends without the intensive training pups require for socialization. This makes them super companions for senior humans!

All of the sanctuary's mature dogs are spayed, neutered, evaluated for adoptable temperament and given medical care.
Come and spend time with a senior dog on Adoption Sundays, the last Sunday in every month.
You'll love it!

I learned about the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs in its earliest years and have been a fan ever since. This non-profit is focused on saving senior dogs that end up in Ohio shelters. Some of them are strays and others have had the misfortune of being relinquished by their families. Once accepted into the program, the dogs are provided excellent veterinary and emotional care, living out their lives in either a foster or permanent home. I have seen steady growth in this program over the years . Early on the appeal was small but mighty, however over the years, the group of senior dog devotees has grown beyond expectations. Through education, "dogged" determination and pure love for these dogs, the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs has become a much respected organization appealing to many. Their steady growth speaks volumes to the dedication of its Director and Board who have tirelessly promoted and encouraged compassionate care for senior dogs. Barb Stiebeling

I adopted a wonderful senior dog from the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. I highly recommend the organization for those interested in adopting an older dog. The foster program is very successful, supporting older dogs until they go to their forever home. In progress is a new way to support old dogs - a quarantine house.

I have followed Sanctuary for Senior Dogs online for some time now. I have only attended one adoption event. These dogs are clean, well cared for, and loved. I have also participated in helping dogs that were not officially a Sanctuary dog, but Sanctuary highlighted when there was a need. Keep up the good work!

I first met Deborah Workman of Sanctuary for Senior Dogs in 2000, long before she registered the rescue agency as a nonprofit organization. I had taken in an abused, abandoned coon hound who was petrified of people. At that time my circumstances would not allow me to keep him. Luckily I knew of Deborah and she agreed to take Jack and find him a home. Shortly after he was driven from Ohio to his new home in the Rockies, where I understand he lived a long and happy life. Years later, living in a large home with a huge garden I was able to adopt a wonderful companion from the Sanctuary, Old Wills. I also fostered when I was able. This sanctuary saves dogs, few of whom would get another home if it wasn't for the dedication of Deborah and her volunteers. I now live in South America but feel privileged to have known and adopted through the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. I received so much unconditional love from my senior best friends.

Sanctuary for Senior Dogs does a wonderful job for the elderly dogs dumped in the pound. As a fellow rescuer with Paws and Pryaers, I cannot say enough good things about them.

This is a wonderful group of people that foster and help find homes for our senior canine friends. I don't live in the CLE area any longer but they have inspired me and I recently added a senior chihuahua to my brood.

This rescue is dedicated , caring and a wonderful group to work with. I often see the director of the rescue at my vet's office, making sure her charges are well taken care of. The network of volunteers is efficient and knowledgeable. Their summer event is extremely well run and organized , and I take my older dog every year. I highly recommend them!

I have learned about the wonderful work this rescue does through my volunteer work at the Cleveland City Kennel. We often have senior dogs brought in that suffer from a multitude of medical issues and have been abandoned by their owners. The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs always steps up for these babies and provides them loving care in their last days. The kennel recently had a senior coon hound come in that was emaciated and terminally ill. It was so wonderful that he spent his last days surrounded by love and compassion at the Sanctuary.

I have known this group for many years! I have never met such a dedicated group of people ! I was lucky to foster twice for this group!
Which I thought was an honor!

As someone who works for a shelter, I know first hand how hard it can be to place the older dogs who just need love and a place to rest their head in their twilight years. So many are just looking for puppies. It's the Sanctuary and it's amazing group of fosters and volunteers who give these dogs the chance they deserve until they can be placed.

The Sanctuary does a wonderful job taking in and caring for Senior Dogs, some of whom need intensive support and care. They provide lifelong loving homes and all treatment, but also make sure to provide advocacy and awareness to the public. This includes senior dogs outside of their care as well. Great organization with dedicated staff and volunteers!

I have volunteered with this group for over a year now. Everyone involved is truly compassionate and giving to the sweet senior dogs they rescue. The organization makes all of their volunteers feel welcome and they are super supportive to new volunteers; always taking the time to answer any questions we have. I love being a volunteer with this organization!

We had been looking for a senior dog for a few weeks before I found The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. Ended up going to one of their "meet and greets", which lead us to meet Cinders, now a member of our family. Filled out the application, had the home review and then Cinders foster mother brought her to our home. It has been a little over a month and she has fit in well with our other senior and blind 9 year old shih tzu, as well as our three year old wire haired terrier. The volunteers at the meet and greet answered many questions and were very personable and so very compassionate with their fosters. I would use this rescue again in the future. I have only good things to say about them.

I have been a monthly donor for many years and keep up with their work on their website and Facebook page. They do an excellent job highlighting their dogs and educating people about the joys of senior dogs. I also appreciate that there is a personal hand written response to every donation, which goes a long way in establishing connections with donors. Their direct work with senior dogs, and their advocating for them, are invaluable in the care and promotion of beautiful and loving dogs who are so often overlooked.

This group does an amazing job caring for dogs that no one else wants. Senior dogs that are abandoned by those who no longer want the responsibility that an older dog requires. Their loving ,caring attitude shines through with every photo and story.

It warms my heart to see every day these senior dogs. Thank you to the Sanctuary for senior dogs. God bless all the dogs and this Sanctuary

I gave the upmost respect for all animal organizations that help animals in need . Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is amazing. They help senior dogs live out their final years knowing they are loved. They help these animals with all the essentials they need to survive and thrive until they find their forever homes and if an animal is unable to be adopted they provide a forever home. God Bless.

I volunteer with The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs for about 6 months, I also become a foster mom for 2 of their dogs. I'm highly impressed with the organization, how they care and provide unconditional support for all their dogs and the foster families. The passion, compassion and love for dogs that Deborah Workman (Executive Director) shows is an inspiration for many people. I'm proud to be part of such a noble cause.

Love the mission of the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs! Senior dogs are given love and care for life, either in new homes or in forever foster homes. No judgements about how dogs have come to need help, just love, care, and looking forward.

Deborah, founder of the Sanctuary, is a highly committed individual who went out of her way to find the right dog for our family. We love our dog! Thanks, Deborah!

I love this rescue as they have always been compassionate and helped senior dogs and other rescues with their mission. They are kind and a superb model of what a rescue could and should be. I honor and respect all the work they have done and the countless lives that have been saved. They really care for the dogs they rescue and all the dogs receive the best care and lots of love.

This wonderful organization does more than care for aging dogs. They educate their community which makes those caring for the dogs do much more compassionate and instrumental in the organization's success. Kudos to all of the volunteers, foster parents, adopters, and donors.

I have seldom found a rescue that takes the needs of the dogs so seriously. Dogs are always put first and they've always done a fantastic job.

I found the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs on Facebook through a friend. I look forward to seeing pictures and stories about all the dogs at the Sanctuary and especially the dogs who find forever homes. As a Mom to a senior Akita/Husky that will be 15 in January I appreciate any and all information they provide about Seniors. I especially love pictures of Leo he reminds me of my dog. The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is awesome for all they do and all they have done!!!

Every day I read about the wonderful things Sanctuary for Senior Dogs accomplishes. They assure that the ones who give us so much love, and ask nothing in return but to be loved, get the lives they deserve. I am in awe of the work they do. They touch the heart of everyone who loves or had ever loved a dog.

I personally know the founder and know how passionate she is for senior dogs. They won't take in a dog they can't provide adequate care for. I have enjoyed going to functions and adoption events. Greying muzzles deserve love (and your donations) too!

I have adopted from The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs twice and would do it again. The dogs are cared for in foster homes prior to adoption and receive the love and medical care they need. Questions about their personalities can be easily answered because the fosters know each dog so well. Background checks on potential adopters are thorough, ensuring the best possible match. The Sanctuary truly believes in the value of seniors and adopting from them is an honor.

I discovered Sanctuary For Senior Dogs on Facebook 2 years ago, the couple that run the sanctuary seem like wonderful people that give their lives to old senior dogs in need. Seeing all their posts and pictures of these wonderful dogs makes my nights complete and never fails to make me smile and laugh and sometimes cry when I learn of a dog that I have come to know through them that as passed over The Rainbow Bridge with them holding and loving them all the way over!

Over & over my heart is touched with the love, care & concern for the senior babies Sanctuary for Senior dogs takes care of & helps find homes! What a wonderful organization!!!

Wonderful place that gives loving homes to senior dogs that otherwise would not stand a chance. Love their calendar! Great social media to help raise awareness

As a shelter volunteer, I have interacted with many rescues over the years, and the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is absolutely head and shoulders above the crowd. The Sanctuary has a well-deserved positive reputation for clear communication, attention to detail, and thorough - methodical - care for the lucky old souls they welcome into their program. When Sanctuary pulls a dog, shelter volunteers breath a sigh of relief; we know that dog will receive excellent medical care, be made comfortable in a foster home, be handled only in a humane and force-free fashion, and be adopted into a wonderful family appropriate for the pet's needs. Wonderful organization I wholeheartedly stand behind.

Helping people understand that life in any capacity is valuable! And our senior dogs just need a peaceful place where being cared for is a generous gift... thank you Sanctuary for Senior Dogs!

These guys do such a great job with senior dogs . I love how they raise funds , post pix's daily.

I follow Sanctuary for Senior Dogs on Facebook and this organization has shown me on a daily basis just how much love and nurturing they provide to their furry four-legged seniors. Our family dog was adopted at age 6 from the local shelter here in Virginia (which was also unfortunately a kill shelter), we are Ms. Coco's 3rd family and to see how senior dogs are far too often overlooked and devalued is heartbreaking. Ms. Coco is now 9 1/2 years old and adjusted very well into our family. Senior dogs are so grateful and settled into themselves, and Sanctuary for Senior Dogs has demonstrated that with daily highlights of individual dogs throughout the day and updates on those who are either with foster families or who have found their forever home family. They even post about dogs needing a home in shelters on a regular basis too. I look forward to see Sanctuary for Senior Dogs in my Facebook newsfeed each day and I know and believe they are genuine and do amazing good. I can tell Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a kind, gentle and loving place for the senior dogs there, even right up to the unfortunate times when one senior dog sadly has to be helped as they pass on over the Rainbow Bridge. This organization is a blessings, and I wish them much continued success in doing such beautiful work.

Wonderful organization. Just because a dog gets old dosen't mean you throw them away. It does a heart good to see people that care for old dogs and recognize they still have love, affection and companionship to give.

Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is amazing! Their love for animals is seen in their work! They continue to try and find good and safe homes for senior dogs. It is great to know that they will continue to help senior dogs and spread awareness and love for our furry four legged loves!

As an animal advocate, I see the passion and momentum around saving puppies and dogs of younger age. It's easy to do, they are cute and energetic and playful. But to see an organization that takes in the gentle, old loving souls of this earth - pups who have already given so much of themselves and now just need a little back - warms my heart to its core. Not to mention they STILL seek forever homes for these amazing animals. I think this sanctuary - and I believe there has never been a more appropriate use of that word - deserves any and all of the help this world can give it to continue its unique and selfless mission.

its so important that every one should know senior dogs are great pets to own to. yes a puppy is great to own to. but if you are looking for a older and more laid back kind of dog then a senior dog may be just right for you. and giving a senior dog a for ever home in their final years. yes most people hesitate thinking that what if I do adopt one and get only a year . you cant think like that. think of it like this , you shown that dog a forever home and unconditional love. im sure if they could talk to you they have quite a story to tell. there are so many to choose from to. all different breeds. so take a chance give that senior dog a life he or she so dissevers .you will be happy you did.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is an amazing organization. They help vulnerable senior dogs get the home, love, and veterinary care they need. They screen potential fosters and adopters to make sure their dogs go somewhere safe. They also have dogs that do therapy work and some that need to stay with them as forever fosters for medical or emotional reasons. They provide individualized care to every dog they rescue.

I have been fostering for the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs for just shy of a year and it is amazing to see firsthand the transformation of scared, abandoned, sometimes sick senior dogs to beloved pets. They have a forever foster program for dogs that for whatever reason cannot be adopted out which speaks to their commitment to the dogs they take in. The forever foster program also is a great way for animal lovers who cannot have pets in their home donate to care for an animal in need. They also have great therapy dogs that go out into the community. Lastly, I think it's great that they have a reduced adoption fee for senior citizens to adopt a senior pup.

They give older dogs a second chance at happiness. It is a pleasure to foster for this organization; they are very supportive of their fosters & bend over backward to do what's in the best interest of every dog they rescue. They do a great job screening forever homes & families so that they know their dogs are going to a good place. They will take back any dog that was adopted out from them regardless of the reason, so the dog is guaranteed the care it needs for life.

Without places like this, so many dogs would either be euthanized or left to die on their own. This special place gives older abandoned dogs a place to live out the rest of their lives loved and cared for, as it should be for all dogs. Bless them!!!

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs does an amazing job of providing compassionate and wonderful care for senior dogs. They take in elder dogs from shelters who may not otherwise get the chance they deserve to enjoy their remaining years. I am continually impressed with their dedication and commitment to improving the lives of senior dogs. They are a great organization!

As someone who adopts senior dogs, it is wonderful to have a rescue devoted to them

This is a wonderful rescue that takes in old and unwanted pets.They really feel empathy for old age and try to make the animals remaining years happy and painfree..

I have been following the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs for about a year. I am so impressed by what they do for seniors regardless of their physical condition. They are vigilant about their care and they follow up on how their fosters are doing and provide assistance to their foster families when needed. They take back the seniors who need specialized care before they pass on and provide unconditional love to all of their charges all of the time.

Seniors make great dogs and sanctuaries to help them should be listed as "non-profit". Kudos to those volunteers who make this happen!

This small hands-on group works tirelessly to care for the senior dogs often overlooked by adopters and difficult for shelters to care for. I have been a foster volunteer for a little over a year and have found them to be well organized, capable and endlessly devoted to the senior dogs in their care. They work with local & regional shelters and other rescue groups, focusing only on saving as many older dogs as possible. They compassionately take in the oldest, sickest and hardest to place dogs and give them a loving, safe place during their "golden" years. And, their commitment ends only when the dogs pass away, some of whom experienced their only loving home ever. They definitely deserve support!

Senior dogs that are abandoned by their owners almost never get adopted at shelters. These loyal & loving animals deserve to live out their lives loved & cared for. The Sanctuary For Senior Dogs does just that. There are not many rescues for seniors so the work they do is so important.

This groups helps the most vulnerable of the vulnerable animals--elderly dogs who have been abandoned in their senior years. It's a great organization!

In my opinion, anyone one person or a group of people that cares for and saves countless numbers senior pets, deserves all the funding in this world!!! I truly admire those who make it their mission to help animals in need!

Wonderful caring organization...helping older dogs that so many don't want...thank you sooo much for helping them xxx

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs does an incredible job at caring for and rescuing the aging dogs of this country. The world would be a better place if we all put such importance on the senior community, dogs and humans alike. They have my undying gratitude and support.

Old dogs are often neglected, ignored or just plain cast away as their usefulness, general health, or overall appearances have declined as they have grown older. The Sanctuary for Seniors does not turn a 'blind eye' to these deserving seniors. I have a senior dog, and though his steps have slowed and his eyesight has dimmed, his love and loyality to his family remains strong in his heart and he would defend us with his last breath should the need arise. For us, that same loyality applies to The Sanctuary for Seniors as they provide care and compassion to seniors, so their unwaivering devotion should be recognized and rewarded. Please strongly consider them for this honour.

I've watched this rescue help my local animal shelter numerous times! I've reached out concerning a particular dog who was a favorite of mine at the shelter but was elderly and the local shelter could not place. The person who contacted me back said they had already been watching this particular dog and would step in if they were needed. I was very impressed with their concern and willingness to help. They do a great job of education about how wonderful senior dogs are!

They do a great job of rescuing senior dogs, finding homes for them and making a commitment to care for the ones who don't find homes. They highlight all the positive things about senior dogs and advocate to give the seniors a chance to live their remaining years to the fullest, being loved and taken care of. For years, I have sponsored dogs in forever foster homes, and I purchase their beautiful calendar every year (and some of my own senior dogs were featured in past calendars). I follow them on Facebook and share their postings so that others, too, may appreciate senior dogs.

I follow this group on Facebook and I truly enjoy seeing how they help senior dogs. Everyone wants a puppy or young dog and the older ones never get adopted. What a great group who is there for the senior dogs.

Keep up the awesome work!

Just an animal lover that follows them on Facebook and I'm amazed at the love and dedication of this organization.

They take the souls in that nobody wants, who still have life and love go give, that need just a few years of love before they say goodbye to this earth. They do such a wonderful job placing seniors and taking care of the seniors who can't be placed but need a loving place to spend their last days. They are bar none the best rescue group I can think of.

What a wonderful non profit organization! They bring awareness to senior dogs who need homes too!!! What a blessing they are to such deserving animals!!!!

I am grateful for people that have this kind of dedication
And love for providing and caring for our senior's in the animal world.
I myself have rescued many but never in this capacity! The work and dedication
Can never be repayed to the community of Animal Lovers and Advocates.

Forever Grateful,

Vickie Mattia- Kashinsky

These wonderful people and their volunteers genuinely care for these deserving elder dogs. I'm touched by the compassion and love they show these dogs who's only crime was growing old.

What an incredible organization. I have been following Sanctuary and I am impressed by the hard work they are doing helping our senior dogs. How kind and generous they all are. Thank you to all who are helping!

I have been following the sanctuary on facebook, and i have been really touched by the care and humour that goes into helping these dogs. Not many would look after old dogs - they are all too often overlooked. This place seems to be brimming with love, fun and happiness. I wish ALL oldies everywhere could have the same.!!

It is heartwarming to see an underserved population of dogs being saved and treated so well.

I've been following the Sanctuary on Facebook for some time now and I'm constantly struck by two things. The incredible work that must go on each and every day to make sure that the grounds are kept clean and tidy, that the dogs are fed good clean food as well as clean water and that their health needs are attended to in order to keep them healthy and happy for however long they have. The owners and volunteers have a love of dogs (and other critters I suspect) that would put most of us to shame. No dog is refused if in dire need and all are loved.
The second thing that strikes me is how happy they all are. They live together in harmony (although I suspect there is the odd difference of opinion that I'm sure is settled quickly by a volunteer), sleep together, dig endless holes together, do their doggy investigations and basically are being given a chance to spend their twilight years in a calm, safe and loving environment in a pack made up of both their fellow retirees as well as the human helpers. That is a remarkable achievement and it needs to be recognized.

This is a great group of people working to better the lives of senior dogs. There are so many dogs who are abandoned when they age and this group steps up to help them. Until people start to take responsibility for the animals they acquire and realize that it is a lifetime commitment, the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs will pick up the slack. We need more groups just like them!

What wonderful people to give a wonderful end of life when they have been discarded. What better people are there

I have not had to deal with this wonderful place yet and I hope I never do. Pets are forever...from puppy to the day they are no longer with us.....but, I love the fact that there is actually someone out there in todays society that cares and takes in senior dogs. So many are just pushed to the wayside. People don't understand how much our senior dogs need us. I have three that are 11+ years of age. I understand that some people just can't handle the thought of having an old dog...everyone loves puppies....but old dogs are still puppies at heart and need us even more. There may be a lot of puppies in the world but there are a lot of seniors who need just as much if not more attention. I am very thankful for nonprofits like Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. They are very kind and loving people and we absolutely need more like them in this world.

I have come to know this organization from its Facebook page. It serves a large urban and suburban geographical area and makes great effort to promote for adoption the beautiful senior dogs it has rescued and for which it is lovingly caring.

I enjoy this site more then any others. Brings joy to see the old dogs are so loved

This sanctuary plus the one in Tennessee fill such a void that exists for elderly pets. I personally can't imagine giving up a pet because it is old but there are unavoidable things that can exist (owner dying is the only one I could possibly understand). I have always had elderly pets and find great joy in being their caregiver and best friend. I look forward each day to the photos they post and feel like I know these pets too.

My husband and I adopted a sweet, gentle senior lab mix a couple of years ago. The Sanctuary takes placement very seriously and puts the dog's welfare above all else. When we are in a position to adopt a dog in the future, we will certainly contact the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs.

I have a very soft spot for senior dogs and have fostered many. When I found the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs web-site, I felt like I had come home. The work this couple does to rescue senior dogs and either place them in forever foster homes or in their own sanctuary is amazing. I don't know how they do it, but I'm very thankful to them for making the last hours/days/months/years of senior dogs lives as joyous as possible.

Every night, I end my day with their Facebook posts and feel all is well with the world. I've gotten to know a number of the dogs from their posts and love to see how they transition and flourish in this sanctuary. They are obviously a very organized and compassionate couple providing the dogs with freedom to come and go in the home and yard and a special "stew" to keep their tummy's happy. God bless them.

This site not melts my heart every time I see it, but it serves such a wonderful purpose. Getting the message out of how wonderful these dogs are and what they deserve in their golden years is so important. Someday when I get a place of my own, I know I will adopt a senior dog. I thank them for getting the word out and for loving them the waythey do.

As a trend in our society grows to drop off senior pets at shelters for a variety of reason, it's good to see an organization that tries to rescue these seniors. Older animals have a lower chance of being adopted at a shelter, and often become a victim of the situation. I hope and pray that organizations such as this can continue to grow and extend their help out to protect our aging pets and allow them to find a home where they can be loved during their golden years. Thank you for your commitment to your senior pets and for the work you do for them.

I am an animal lover. I've had dogs almost all my life and I take the responsibility seriously. Till death do us part. I have rescued, fostered and rehomed dogs.The cruelty that happens to these wonderful babies is so mind boggling to me and I cannot understand how anyone can have a dog in their family for years, then suddenly decide to abandon them because they are old. They must have no heart. This organization pulled at my heart strings from the first time I saw them on facebook. I wasn't really aware how often this was happening to senior dogs. These people that put their time and effort into loving and caring for abandoned old dogs feel like family to me because they "get it". Imagine how confused, scared and lonely these dogs feel waiting for their owners to return after being dropped off at some shelter. Many will not be adopted because of their age. Many will be euthanized. At this time I live in a home that is to small to foster or rescue more dogs then I already have but once I have a bigger spot I will follow this rescues example and take in senior dogs. This organization has openned my eyes and I am so thankful they do what they do.

I watch this wonderful organization through the pictures and info posted every day. These people do so much for all the Senior Dogs that come their way. They also raise money in very unique ways. I have seen how what they has touched hearts all over the world. They deserve to win this honor this year!!

Pls support this organization. These people are taking care of helpless abandoned old dogs who gave unconditional love to their owners during their prime.
Thanks.

Skin MD

All animal rescues are important and unfortunately VERY necessary. But to have one devoted to SENIOR dogs (of all breeds) is so special. I have had the good fortune to adopt three senior dogs in my life, and their love and devotion is so wonderful. I've never understood the preference for PUPPIES -- did that "once", (a rescue, of course) got the t-shirt, won't be doing THAT again... :) i had her til she was 12 and her grown up years were MUCH more fun! I admire this group so much, follow them on Facebook, and wish them well!! They are definitely angels on earth -- no dog should be dumped in a shelter, but ESPECIALLY the older ones who HAD a home, how do they EVER understand and/or adjust? Simple answer: they don't. God Bless these kind-hearted people who look after "seniors".

Please help this org. Support and care for the senior dogs that have found themselves homeless and unloved. Show them respect and empathy. Love and cherish them.

In my opinion the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a wonderful organization. I have been following their work on FB for quite a few months. Their compassion and care for senior dogs is very heart warming.

The sanctuary is taking care of dogs that slip through the cracks. Because they have gotten too old, they are given to the dog shelter where a death sentence was in their future. No one will adopt older dogs for a variety of reasons. I have been most impressed by the work done at this shelter. Also by the number of dogs taken in. Pictures of the dogs everyday show how happy they are and how they thrive with the most important thing...love. The shelter has excellent resources and a fantastic foster program.
I am the dog parent of an akita almost 12 years old and would not give her up for the world.

This organization provides a critical service needed in all communities but sadly lacking. They take excellent care of our old dogs who are neglected and forgotten. Without them hundreds of dogs would suffer and meet premature death.

I have been following the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs on FB for many months. It warms my heart to see this wonderful organization dedicate themselves to bringing love to senior dogs in the last years of their lives.

Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary is a wonderful place for older dogs. They assists in placing dogs in need of rescuing due to age or illness. Their compassion is witnessed by the exceptional care they give the dogs they are in charge of at the sanctuary. The dogs live out their lives with the wonderful care they show and the very much love they give each one of them. They are truly angels on earth !

I think the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a fabulous place and much needed. They take care of senior dogs and give them a lot of love and the most comfort they can when everyone else abandons these beautiful dogs. I wish there was a sanctuary closer to where I live that I could go and visit, but I share their wonderful caring the best that I can. I am in the process right now of making some crocheted sweaters to donate to the sanctuary to keep the senior furbabies warm this winter. I follow the Sanctuary everyday on facebook. Ceal

I am a life-long dog owner and follow the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs on Facebook everyday. Their work is SO important, and they are vital to the wellbeing of the senior dogs they take into their care, and foster out. One of the best run charities I know.

Love this organization. Senior dogs have almost no chance if they end up in a shelter. This organization gives them a voice.

Their Facebook postings do so much to raise awareness of the needs of older dogs and to share with the public where the older dogs are that need to be adopted.

Everyone falls in love with the cute little puppies up for adoption. Sadly the older sweet dogs are often overlooked. This wonderful group saves the lives of senior dogs and find them wonderful homes. Love what they do.

I have a senior dog of my own.It makes me sick to read stories of heartless people dumping them at shelters because they are old. This charity recognizes these dogs still have a lot of life left in them.

I follow the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs on Facebook and they do such an amazing job showcasing their dogs. I've always wanted to open a place that supported older dogs and this has given me such inspiration. I have an old dog myself and it warms my heart to know that people are willing to put in so much effort to make the lives of older dogs as special as they can be.

This charity not only does a wonderful job rescuing, homing & loving & caring for all their senior dogs, but by sharing information via facebook they are helping people who are caring for their own 'seniors. I live in the UK, yet through their telling about their daily lives caring for their 'family' of seniors in words & pictures, I have had so much useful information to help make my own much loved seniors life easier & more fulfilling. I know there are so many more people who have benefitted in this way { we share comments on FB!} The work these people do is making people look at old dogs in a much more positive way. These people deserve all the recognition they can get . They are a credit to your country !

I am also a huge advocate for senior rescues and am proud to see ones such as this go to such lengths to help and rehome our elderly dog population. They become so forgotten and deserve just as much a good life as any dog of any age. Keep up the good work!

Senior dogs are so humanized that they need much the same care and love as we humans. This organization provides just that.

They are the best. It seems in this world, especially today, no one cares about old people or old dogs. I love the work they do, saving lives, sometimes when all hope is gone for the the dogs. Our world is so geared to the young. Thank you for bringing love to these precious souls.

I am a follower of the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs on Facebook. I absolutely love their mission and the work they do. Too many neglect the seniors but this organization truly values the love and life of these creatures. Every year I attend the Scoop, their annual summer event. I hope to adopt someday from them when the opportunity arises.

This past February, I pushed my family to join me in beginning an adventure into the realm of fostering dogs - specifically senior dogs. We applied with the Sanctuary, and I was impressed with how carefully our application was reviewed - references were contacted, I spent a lot if time on the phone with the Director, visited the Sanctuary with my family, and wrapped up with a home visit before we finally had the chance to foster our first dog. Our first fostering experience was wonderful and the support and level of communication and commitment from the Director was outstanding. We now have a second foster in our care and are continuing to have a wonderful experience. We are huge fans of the Sanctuary and are always happy to spread the word about the good work this organization does in a responsible way.

This a great organization with passionate leadership who uses a lot of personal resources and time to help out a more marginalized group of animals--senior dogs. The fact that an organization exists to specifically care for the often forgotten (but very lovable!) older and ailing man's best friends is a great asset to our community.

My family has been involved with The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs for over 10 years now and it truely is an amazing organization! Everytime I get a chance to help out at one of their events I am amazed at how caring and dedicated the people who run this organization are. I have had the joy of meeting alot of the Sanctuaries seniors and when you look into the eyes of these sweet dogs your life is changed forever! I have a t-shirt from the Sanctuary that says "Old Dogs Make Great Friends" and it is absolutely true! I am so happy that an organization exsists that is dedicated to saving so many of the overlooked senior dogs in kennels and hope they continue to rescue even more than they already have!

This is a great group of very dedicated people. I volunteer at a Humane society that had a senior dog that was not doing well in a shelter setting. She came from a bad situation and had been at the shelter a long time and was being overlooked by adopters because of her age. We contacted The Sanctuary For Senior Dogs and they agreed to take her in. She was taken in by a foster and is now living the wonderful life we had all hoped she would find.

I have been a follower of Sanctuary for Senior Dogs for over 8 years now. The compassion, dedication and caring of the individuals who run this wonderful organization is beyond amazing. I would absolutely consider them in any future adoption/fostering should I be in a position to do so. I would also refer people looking to adopt/foster. Giving elder dogs with no hope of a future their life back goes beyond words.

I provided a foster home for Trudy. It was a wonderful experience, and found the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs to be extremely caring and supportive of both the dogs and foster parents. On two occasions I needed to be hospitalized on an emergency basis and they immediately found someone to take care of Trudy, came to my home to pick her up, and then returned her when I was back home. A month ago I had to sell my home, and move to an apartment where they would not allow dogs. This was a very difficult experience. I had dogs all my life and am now 72 yrs old. They were very supportive of me and what I was going through, and were able to locate another loving foster home for Trudy. She is adapting very well. I plan on continuing to volunteer for the sanctuary, although I am unable to foster at this point. They were also focused on maintaining the dog's physical health, and had a wonderful relationship with Dr. Bob at Gateway Animal Hosp.

I currently foster for the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs and absolutely love it. I have fostered for other rescue groups before and what stands out about the Sanctuary is the level of commitment they have to the dogs in their care. They spare absolutely no expense when it comes to vet care and never question whether or not to spend the money at the vet. That gives a volunteer such piece of mind. It also gives potential adopters piece of mind, knowing this dog has had their medical, social and behavioral needs addressed while in foster care. I know the vet they use is the absolute best in the area and truly cares about the well being of senior animals. The Sanctuary goes above and beyond when it comes to an animals well being.

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is an organization dedicated to saving the lives of senior dogs in shelters. I fostered for them and adopted one of my fosters 6 years ago. She is a true joy and I am so glad that I found out about this organization. All of the dogs are placed in loving homes until they are adopted, and Sanctuary dogs have a home for life if the home they are adopted into doesn't work out for any reason.