Rescue Chocolate is proud to announce our 2018 beneficiary: Old Dog Haven. We chose this group out of 50 applicants for their terrific work on behalf of abandoned senior pets.
Old Dog Haven–based in western Washington state–is not a single shelter but a network of foster homes which provide care for senior dogs who have been abandoned. The group has more than 300 dogs in permanent care, and it covers vet bills of almost $90,000 per month.
Founded in 2004, Old Dog Haven has so far rescued 5,000 senior dogs, and counting!
When the members hear about a dog who still has a reasonable life expectancy, they attempt to make adoption placements. If a dog-owner needs to re-home his or her own animal, they assist with referrals.
While heroic measures are never deployed to extend life, the members are devoted to keeping the dogs as healthy and comfortable as possible.
Here’s a bit more information from OldDogHaven.org:
All too many dogs of advanced years find themselves terrified and confused at shelters, where their chances of adoption are almost zero. Others are desperate for a new home because of an owner’s death, a move, owners working much longer hours, trouble with small children in the home, or bad financial circumstances. Many of these dogs are in poor physical condition as well, making them even less appealing to others. Helping them is sometimes challenging, is often expensive, but is very very rewarding. Our goal is that their last years are happy and that they die safe and at peace, knowing they are loved. Wouldn’t we all wish this for our own pets and for ourselves?
