DeLand, FL – Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida are among the winners for a 2nd year in a row.
Poodle and Pooch Rescue (PPR) in Central Florida is one of 64 animal welfare groups chosen from 288 applicants to receive a grant to help local senior dogs. The winning groups received more than $510,000 in grants to help save or improve the lives of at-risk old dogs in their communities.
“This grant will help us give senior dogs like 10-year-old Sandy the veterinary and dental care she needs so she’ll be ready to go to her forever home,” said Rebecca Lynch, President of Poodle and Pooch Rescue. “Sandy was living alone in her own waste in a house after her owner died. With this grant we were able to treat her medical conditions that resulted from the neglect, and after healing in foster care, she’s ready to find her forever home. No one is more grateful or loving than an older dog, and we’re looking forward to helping more senior dogs get the second chance they all deserve.”
Over the past 12 years, the national nonprofit Grey Muzzle Organization has provided $2.5 million in grants to support its vision of “a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid.”
“Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re delighted to help deserving organizations like Poodle and Pooch Rescue make a difference in the lives of dogs and people in their communities,” Grey Muzzle’s Executive Director Lisa Lunghofer said. “Many senior dogs in the Central Florida area are enjoying their golden years in loving homes thanks to the wonderful work of Poodle and Pooch”.
Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida rescues dogs in need, with a focus on senior and special needs dogs. Visit www.PPRFL.org to learn more.
The 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