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The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs http://www.sanctuaryforseniordogs.org

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs

PO Box 609054

Cleveland, OH 44109Map this

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the rescue, adoption, and lifelong care of senior dogs abandoned in shelters and pounds. Our mission also includes developing programs that match senior dogs and senior people to their mutual benefit and fostering an...

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Name: Deborah Workman
Position: Director
Email: seniordogs@aol.com
Phone: 216.485.9233

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Loving Foster CaregiversWednesday, November 19, 2008 - Thursday, December 31, 2009We need more caring foster homes to attend to the needs of our rescues. Some dogs will stay in a foster home for just a couple of weeks. Others will need long-term foster care. If you have space in your home and your heart for a needy senior dog, please contact us. We provide all necessary medical care for our foster dogs; we will also provide food if requested. Your foster home could give a senior dog a chance at a new life. Please contact the Sanctuary for a foster family application.
Volunteer OpportunitiesWednesday, November 19, 2008 - Wednesday, December 30, 2009We are looking for volunteers in the Northeast Ohio area and beyond who will give some of their time to care for the dogs and help us raise funds to expand our sanctuary. Join us and help us provide quality care for our senior dogs. We need volunteers to staff the Adoption Center hours and to allow us to expand our hours to reach a greater audience of potential supporters. We have a number of other volunteer opportunities available. The following list is not exhaustive. Services: Foster Families, Dog Walkers (west side of Cleveland), Grant Writers, Vet Tech, Fundraisers, Handy person to help with renovations in our storefront offices
Wish ListThe Sanctuary is always in need of supplies and services. The following lists are not exhaustive. Please let us know if you have other items you would like to donate.. Supplies: Laptop computer and desktop computer (Windows XP) Scanner Freestanding metal shelving for storage Plastic storage bins Vitamins and supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin, vitamin C, Omega 3) Premium Canned Dog Food (Neura Meats, Wellness, Merrick, NutroMax, and Mighty Dog for the picky eaters) Kongs, and Buster Cubes Pet store gift cards (PetsMart, Pet Supplies Plus, etc.) Crates and VariKennels Bookcases Items for raffles
Why Should I Adopt a Senior Dog?Many people automatically think of a puppy when they think of adopting a dog. Puppies are warm and cuddly, and everyone wants to hold and pet them. But puppies demand patience and energy to help them become wonderful family members and companions. Older dogs, however, can be as cute and lovable as puppies, and they often come with many wonderful qualities that puppies take years to grow into. Maybe you are reluctant to adopt a senior dog because you fear that your time with your new best friend will be short, bringing that painful time of loss closer. But the privilege of loving a senior dog makes every single day special, as you and your companion share love, friendship, and a special relationship that grows stronger with the knowledge that you have given this fine old dog a second chance at life. The love that grows from this knowledge is stronger than the pain of eventual separation. So spread the word! Adopting a senior dog is a wonderful experience for you and your new dog. You will gain a faithful companion. You will save a life. And don't forget, senior dogs and senior people bring out the best in each other. Does your local shelter euthanize senior dogs before offering them for adoption? Call your local shelter and tell them you would like a senior dog! Let them know that senior dogs make wonderful companions and then adopt a senior dog from your local shelter or pound. Save a life. Spread the word: Old Dogs, Great Friends!
Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog* Senior dogs love to sleep and cuddle the day away. They enjoy a brisk daily walk, but the best part of the day is the nap. They love for you to join them. * Senior dogs have a tremendous amount of love to give. When you rescue a senior dog, you have a best friend for life. * Senior dogs reward your care with an unwavering devotion. Nothing matches the love of a senior dog for his rescuer. * Senior dogs have learned many of life's lessons. They know, for example, that shoes are for walking and bones are for chewing. * Senior dogs know that great outdoors is for eliminating and the house is for relaxing. Your carpet will last longer with a senior dog. * Senior dogs can learn new tricks and be valuable family and community members. They make excellent therapy dogs. * Senior dogs often fit into your household with ease. They find the softest, warmest spot in the house and claim it for their own, but they will share with you, too. * Senior dogs make excellent companions for everyone, especially senior people. * Senior dogs are often the first to be killed in area shelters. Passed over for cute and cuddly puppies, they often do not have a chance and must go to make space for more puppies. * Adopting a senior dog saves a life! These are only some of the reasons that a senior dog makes a wonderful companion for you and your family. Let's add to the list. Send us your answers to the question: Why Should I Adopt a Senior Dog? We will print the best ones on our web site with your name, a picture of your best senior friend, and your e-mail address if you choose.
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