Meet The Resident Dogs
We provide intentional detailed hospice care for a small number of senior dogs, specializing in those with terminal diagnoses or other special medical needs. Resident dogs are not for adoption, they live here with us and benefit from compassionate, individualized holistic and traditional medical treatment with a priority on safety and comfort for the time they have left.
Noodles
Noodles and his brother Frankie were well loved companions, until a tragedy struck their family and they were displaced from their home. Noodles found himself in a rural shelter for many months, day after day getting overlooked by younger dogs. Though he was healthy for his age he was matted and unkempt, and his records had showed some concern for a possible seizure disorder and maybe Cushings disease, which we suspect turned adopters off. Most importantly it was clear that he could not be separated from his even older brother Frankie, and 2 seniors is quite the commitment.
Finally, the Gray Muzzle Project stepped in to say YES to both him and his brother- double trouble! Noodles got a much needed haircut, some dental care, and causes a ruckus at the sanctuary where he has not had one seizure or developed Cushings disease. Noodles has taught everyone that labels are for food, not dogs and that everyone deserves the benefit of the doubt. Noodles has been living large at the sanctuary for a year and enjoys beach walks, farmers markets, and car rides.
Rescue Date: August 7, 2025
Age: 12-13
Likes: Being the center of attention, belly rubs, giving sweet kisses, treats!
Dislikes: Fruit, and nothing else! He's almost always a happy guy
He Believes: He believes he is the biggest boy there ever was in the world.
Frankie
Frankie and his brother Noodles arrived at a shelter unexpectedly after his family passed away. At 15 years young he struggled with chronic bronchitis resulting in a mild cough and has limited vision and hearing, as well as a growth on his eyelid that causes some eye issues. Unfortunately he spent several months in the shelter before The Gray Muzzle Project offered him and his brother a forever home.
At the sanctuary his respiratory condition is managed with supplements, aromatherapy, and acupressure and his cough has not progressed. He gets daily brushing, lots of love, and plenty of rest.
Rescue Date: August 7, 2025
Age: 15
Likes: Being a regal gentleman, afternoon naps (with snoring!), watching his younger friends while perched atop an orthopedic bed, sniffing around the property.
Dislikes: Any vegetable (he would rather starve!), and some new people. He takes a bit of time to warm up but once he does he's very loyal and sweet.
He Believes: Naps should remain uninterrupted under all circumstances.
Gerald
Gerald has a rough past as he was kept by a hoarder, then went to a shelter, and then another rescue before finding his way to The Gray Muzzle Project. He struggles with food sensitivities that require a very special diet otherwise he develops skin sores and hairloss. At one point, all of his hair had fallen out and his skin was bleeding.
Gerald needed not just a forever home, he needed a place to belong. He is thriving at the sanctuary with medicated baths, custom nutritional support, immune support, and lots of toys to shred.
Rescue Date: May 29, 2026
Age: 10-ish
Likes: Burrowing under pillows, shredding toys, sunbathing, snoring
Dislikes: Chilly mornings, being by himself
More Residents Coming Soon!
Resident dogs are transferred to us from one of our local partner organizations on a case by case basis.