Myth #3:
Old dogs are less valuable to society than young dogs
Georgia, the Sanctuary's first therapy dog, with Bonnie, activities director, and Leona, resident, at Brewster Parke in Brewster, Ohio
Georgia, Gretchen, Burt and the other senior therapy dogs trained through the Sanctuary have brought countless hours of joy to people throughout Northeast Ohio.
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Support the Sanctuary
We need your support. Your donations of time, money, and goods make our work possible. The senior dogs are counting on you. Let's work together to help them find unconditional love and care in their golden years. Please become a supporter of The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs today.
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation; your contributions are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Donations: A donation of $25 or more entitles you to receive The Senior Scoop, a newsletter published once or twice a year by the Sanctuary.
You can now donate directly to the Sanctuary through PayPal; it is quick and secure. Credit card donations are easy and convenient with PayPal. Click on the link below to use PayPal. If you encounter problems with PayPal, please contact us.
Fundraising: Long range plans for the urban sanctuary initiative include foster caregivers living in Sanctuary apartments and providing foster care and end-of-life care for senior dogs in need, guaranteeing quality care for every dog that enters our program. Our ultimate goal is to establish a number of urban centers to house our foster programs, keeping senior dogs and senior people together in comfortable living quarters throughout the Greater Cleveland area. Senior dogs thrive in a loving home, and that is what we provide at The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. If you would like to be part of our fundraising efforts, please contact us.
The first phase of our plans has now been realized with the opening of the Adoption and Education Center at 4681 Broadview Road in Cleveland. Prospective adopters can make an appointment to come and meet the dog they are interested in. Useful and unusual gifts and items for senior dogs and a wealth of information about the care of senior dogs are available at our center. Please stop by and visit. Our current hours are
Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 5:00-7:00 PM
Friday & Saturday afternoons from 1:00-4:00 PM
Adoption Sunday the last Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 PM
Volunteers: We 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. If you are interested in helping, please contact the Sanctuary.
Foster Families: We need more caring foster families to attend to the needs of our rescues. Some dogs will stay with a foster family 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.
Wish List: If you can donate any of the following goods or services, each Sanctuary dog will thank you with all four paws! You will receive a non-cash donation receipt for tax purposes on all donated items.
Equipment & Supplies:
Freestanding metal or plastic shelving for storagePlastic storage bins BookcasesToiler paper, garbage bagsCleaning supplies: antibacterial hand soap, hand sanitizer, bleach, Zorbitol, WindexPaper supplies: reams of paper, card stock, matte postcard paper, photo paper Postage stamps, letter and postcardInk jet cartridges for Cannon Pixma iP1500 and Pixma MP 320.Items for rafflesMini van in good condition (2002 or newer) to help transport dogs to appointments and special events.Dog Supplies:
Vitamins and supplements (glucosamine/chondroitin; vitamin C; Omega 3; Glycoflex 1, 2, and 3; Lutein 20 mg; vitamin E)Canned Dog Food (especially Merrick, California Natural, and other high quality brands)Unopened bags of California Natural or InnovaKongs, Buster Cubes, other interactive toysPet store gift cards (PetsMart, Pet Supplies Plus, etc.)Grocery store gift cards (Giant Eagle, Heinens, etc.)Crates and VariKennelsAll natural pig ears, bully sticks, hooves, and other natural chewsDisposable baby diapers, sizes 3-6Services:
Foster Families
Experienced Grant Writers
Fundraisers
Handy person to help with renovations in our storefront offices
Small items can be sent to The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs, PO Box 609054, Cleveland, OH 44109. Others can be dropped off at the Adoption & Education Center, 4681 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH 44109 on Tuesday or Thursday from 5-7 PM or Friday and Saturday from 1-4 PM.
Or simply contact us for more information on the many ways you can become involved in the activities at the Sanctuary.
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