Some furry faces are gray, but there is bright news for senior dogs this summer! The Grey Muzzle Organization has awarded a transformative grant to the Florida Keys SPCA, ensuring more older dogs in our community receive the love, comfort, and medical care they need in their golden years.

The Florida Keys SPCA is honored to be one of just 119 animal welfare groups selected nationwide—from a highly competitive pool of 440 applicants—to receive funding aimed at supporting senior dogs and the families who cherish them. This year, Grey Muzzle is distributing over $1.57 million in grants to organizations across the country, all working toward a shared mission: giving at-risk senior dogs the second chances they so deeply deserve.

“This grant will provide much-needed veterinary and dental care as well as emergency assistance for sweet seniors in our community to help our local struggling pet owners, keeping animals in the home ,” said Tammy Fox, Executive Director of the Florida Keys SPCA. “No one appreciates a cozy bed and a loving pet parent more than a senior dog. We’re honored to ensure these pets get the medical care they need, keeping them happy and healthy.”

Over the past 17 years, The Grey Muzzle Organization has given more than $7.2 million in grants to animal welfare organizations across the country. Through a growing network of dedicated grantees, we’re working toward a shared vision: A time when every senior dog finds safety, love, and a soft landing.

“If 50 is the new 30 for humans, why not for our older best friends?” asks Denise Fleck, Executive Director of The Grey Muzzle Organization. “Senior dogs have so much love left to give, yet they’re often the last to be adopted and the first at risk when shelters run out of space. Our grants help change that by funding medical and dental care, adoption and foster programs, hospice support, and services that help keep senior dogs in the homes they love. These resources give thousands of older dogs a second chance to shine!”

From tail-wagging couch potatoes to wise old adventurers, senior dogs have so much to give their human companions and with this support provided by The Grey Muzzle Organization, the Florida Keys SPCA will continue to help pet owners in need, giving them happy endings.

The first Senior Dog Only wellness clinic the FKSPCA is hosting, that is possible due to this grant, will take place on Monday August 4^th from 9am-12pm at the Key West Campus. For additional details and qualifications for this event, please go to FKSPCA.org, or contact us directly at 305-294-4857.

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About The Florida Keys SPCA

The Florida Keys SPCA, The Center for Animal Welfare & Education, is dedicated to the humane treatment of all animals through compassionate care, community support programs, adoption, education and humane law enforcement. Our organization strives to protect pets in paradise, helping homeless animals and community pet owners since 1999. Visit us at Fkspca.org or follow us on social media at Facebook.com/fkspca and Instagram.com/floridakeysspca to learn more about our lifesaving mission.

About The Grey Muzzle Organization

The Grey Muzzle Organization is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit dedicated to saving and improving the lives of at-risk senior dogs. Since 2008, Grey Muzzle has provided $7.2 M to animal shelters, rescue groups, and sanctuaries across the country to give older dogs the second chance they deserve. The organization champions the belief that senior dogs enrich our lives and have so much to teach us patience, respect, responsibility, loyalty, and unconditional love. Grey Muzzle envisions a time when every senior dog finds safety, love, and a soft landing.  Visit www.greymuzzle.org to learn more or support the mission.

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Ms. Teri is one of many lovable senior dogs at our Marathon Campus. Community dogs just like her will be receiving a second chance thanks to support from The Grey Muzzle Organization. To meet more older best friends, visit Fkspca.org or call our Key West Campus at 305-294-4857 or our Marathon Campus at 305-743-4800. Photo attached: Ms. Teri, 10 ½ years-old and one of the most loving, caring sweetest pups you’ll ever meet.