Senior dogs are beautiful. They are sweet and friendly, and you can see a sense of wisdom in their eyes. Senior dogs deserve our love the most. But unfortunately, some senior dogs remain at the shelter. Some people tend to overlook the sweet older dogs and go for the playful pups.
Thankfully, some people know just how amazing and how precious senior dogs are. Sherri Franklin is the woman behind a senior dog rescue organization–the Muttville Senior Dog Rescue.
From CNN Heroes: This is CNN Hero Sherri Franklin. As a long-time #animalshelter volunteer, Sherri saw many older dogs…
Posted by Muttville Senior Dog Rescue on Thursday, July 7, 2016
Muttville Senior Dog Rescue is based in San Francisco California. They are dedicated in rescuing dogs 7 years older , providing them with medical care and helping them in finding homes.
The big adoptathon #ManeofThrones is tomorrow, and these mutts have been practicing their smiles for over 60 days in…
Posted by Muttville Senior Dog Rescue on Friday, May 20, 2016
CNN featured Sherri as one of their heroes in CNN Heroes. When she was interviewed, she expressed how she felt and how she was heartbroken when she saw older dogs who couldn’t get adopted. That drove her to start Muttville.
#ILoveMyMuttvilleDog Shawna Yang Ryan found a stray senior mutt wandering the streets of San Francisco. She brought the…
Posted by Muttville Senior Dog Rescue on Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Sherri wanted to help homeless senior dogs live a quality life, show them love, and give them a comfortable place to spend the rest of their days.
I’m GIGI!! I hear lots of people love my funny underbite. Read more about me on Muttville’s website: http://www.muttville.org/mutt/gigi-163
Posted by Muttville Senior Dog Rescue on Monday, March 4, 2013
Watch the video below and learn about this hospice program for dogs.
CNN Hero Sherri Franklin: Doggie HospiceDoggie Hospice: Meet Polar Bear, a senior dog with a great quality of life, thanks to CNN Hero Sherri Franklin’s hospice program for canines. Learn more about Sherri, her Muttville Senior Dog Rescue & #CNNHeroes at CNNHeroes.com
Posted by CNN Heroes on Monday, July 11, 2016
I got teary-eyed looking at those beautiful senior dogs. A big thank you to Sherri for all the amazing work she’s done for those senior dogs. Those dogs definitely deserve a good life.
If you want to adopt a senior dog or help out any way you can, visit Muttville’s website for more information. You an also follow them on Facebook for updates and upcoming events!
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