Senior pups at the Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kurtistown have something to wag about this summer.
Senior pups at the Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kurtistown have something to wag about this summer.
The sanctuary was the recipient of a $6,500 grant from the national nonprofit The Grey Muzzle Organization, which awards animal welfare organizations that provide programs for at-risk senior dogs.
Mary Rose, founder and president of the Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary, is extremely grateful for Grey Muzzle’s support.
“We have been receiving this grant for several years now and have been able to help elderly dogs to either be adopted out, get healthy or have a meaningful last time on Earth,” Rose said.
Rainbow Friends was one of 38 organizations representing 25 states that received more than $225,000 in funding from the organization in 2016. Since 2008, Grey Muzzle has provided more than $750,000 in grants in support of its “vision of a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid.”
“One of the most gratifying parts of our work is getting to hear success stories of old dogs getting a second chance in their golden years,” said Grey Muzzle executive director Lisa Lunghofer. “We’re thrilled to help so many deserving organizations like Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary give senior dogs the happy endings they deserve.”
To learn more about Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary, visit www.rainbowfriends.org.