There’s good news for senior dogs this summer as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at the Kentucky Humane Society are among the winners.
The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is one of 100 animal welfare groups chosen from nearly 400 applicants to receive a grant to help local senior dogs and the people who love them. The winning groups are sharing more than $1 million in grants to help save and improve the lives of at-risk old dogs in their communities.
The KHS Pet Resource Services department will use their $12,852 grant to help keep senior dogs and their families together. The department provides free counseling and access to local resources to stressed pet owners.
“No senior dog should end up in an animal shelter separated from the family who loves them,” said Shelby Schulz, Pet Resources Manager. “With help from The Grey Muzzle Organization, more senior dogs in Louisville will remain healthy, happy and in their homes.”
Over the past 16 years, the national nonprofit Grey Muzzle Organization has provided more than $5.7 million in grants to support its vision of “a world where every senior dog thrives, and no old dog dies alone and afraid.”
“Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re delighted to help deserving organizations like Kentucky Humane Society make a positive difference in the lives of dogs and people in their communities,” Grey Muzzle’s Executive Director Lisa Lunghofer said. “Many senior dogs in the Louisville area are enjoying their golden years in loving homes thanks to the lifesaving work of KHS.”
A national nonprofit, The Grey Muzzle Organization, improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, and other nonprofit groups nationwide. For details, please visit www.greymuzzle.org.
The Kentucky Humane Society is the state’s largest animal adoption agency and spay/neuter provider. Its Pet Resource Services department counsels over 8,000 stressed pet owners a year, providing expert advice and access to local resources to help keep animals and their families together. Learn more at www.kyhumane.org.