Senior Hearts Rescue & Renewal

10/26/2026

Hey it's me Matlock. Today is my 8 day anniversary with Senior Hearts.

This is what I've accomplished (with the help of my foster mum) in just 8 days.

- Walking on a leash
- Gaining comfort and strength in my back legs.
- Eating good groceries.
- Pottying outside.
- Resting quietly when no one is around.
- Giving my foster mum kisses when she picks me up to do steps.
- Sleeping like a baby all night.
- Taking all my medicine and supplements like a good boy.
- Being a gentleman for my eye drops.
- Walking calmly with another dog.
- Deep appreciation of the great outdoors.
- Going to my bed area and patiently waiting for my treat reward.

I suspect my foster mum and I will keep working on new things while I await my dental surgery. It's in 2 weeks.

xoxoxo Matlock

10/22/2026

Heads up. We know many of your senior dogs may be on compounded medication. One of the largest compounding pharmacies, Wedgewood, is having a major recall of some of the most common compounded meds that old dogs receive.

Medications shipped nationwide from February through early October may contain too little or too much active drug. The company has reported 98 complaints to date—7 of them serious.

10/22/2026

Today we celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Senior Hearts Rescue & Renewal.

Thank you to all our donors, fosters, adopters, veterinary partners, volunteers, grooming partners, board members, and more that have assisted us in rescuing nearly 1,100 senior dogs. Because of you, we have been able to transform and make an extraordinary difference in the lives of these senior dogs and give them a high quality rest of life

We remember our late Daphne, a black 16yr young min pin that was the first dog we rescued 10 years ago today. Her owner had passed and Daphne was home alone. We transformed her medically, she got adopted, and led a happy and loved life for several more years.

Our most recent rescue is Matlock, the 1,078th dog that has entered into the care and ownership of Senior Hearts.

Matlock is our pug in the photo. He is 12yrs young and came to us due to his elderly owner being critically ill. One of our veterinary partners referred the family to us.

Matlock had been home alone with family members coming in to care for him. We are grateful the family stepped up to help him and reached out to us.

Thank you Kathy for assisting on intake and getting our new boy cleaned up!

Matlock arrived with heart medication and the usual long list of medical needs. We took him to the vet yesterday.

Matlock has:
severe arthritis in both back legs
dry eyes
infected paws on all four feet
fatty masses
infected and painful teeth

We have already scheduled a dental surgery for Matlock. Our vet has submitted a referral to Cardiology for an echocardiogram so we can ensure Matlock's heart receives the best care.

Matlock has seemingly led an insular life. He is being fostered at HQ where he is already starting to learn how to "be a dog".

He is learning to trust his foster mum and follow some rules. Matlock has discovered the joy of sunshine and fresh air. He has mastered very short leash walks. He is so enthralled by being outside that today he even tried a stroller ride. And drum roll, Matlock has pooped outside twice already! We will be working on that other aspect of house training.

Our mission remains the same as it did 10 years ago. We don't just rescue senior dogs. We transform them both medically and behaviorally then find well matched adopters so our old dogs will have a high quality rest of life.

Stay tuned for updates on Matlock. We will post here once our 1,078th rescued senior dog is officially renewed and ready for adoption.

10/17/2026

I'm helping with the laundry.
xoxoxo Lulu

10/06/2026

I have an eye ulcer that has been under treatment with lots of drops. Today, my good doctor rechecked it. It's still bad and my pressure was a bit high. My doctor sent in an urgent request to the ophthalmologist. They called right away and gave me an appointment for Monday.

I was told I did an excellent job with my confidence and bravery today. I will try to do the same at the eye doctor place.

xoxoxo Permanent Paws Paris

SHRR's Permanent Paws program allows senior dogs with terminal diseases and/or extensive chronic medical issues the ability to have a high quality of life. Each dog resides in a family home being treated as a beloved pet. SHRR retains ownership of the dog, provides ongoing medical & preventative care, and stewardship over the dog's quality of life.

10/04/2026

My mum insisted it was bath day as the sun was out for me to air dry!
xoxoxo Permanent Paws Gracie

SHRR's Permanent Paws program allows senior dogs with terminal diseases and/or extensive chronic medical issues the ability to have a high quality of life. Each dog resides in a family home being treated as a beloved pet. SHRR retains ownership of the dog, provides ongoing medical & preventative care, and stewardship over the dog's quality of life.

08/16/2026

My face doesn't show it, but I l am joyful to learn that I have officially entered the Permanent Paws program.

I get to stay with my foster mum and dad furever and ever. I love them so much already. Senior Hearts will continue to take care of all of my geriatric medical needs, especially my fickle belly.
xoxoxo Permanent Paws Gracie

SHRR's Permanent Paws program allows senior dogs with terminal diseases and/or extensive chronic medical issues the ability to have a high quality of life. Each dog resides in a family home being treated as a beloved pet. SHRR retains ownership of the dog, provides ongoing medical & preventative care, and stewardship over the dog's quality of life.

08/11/2026

Hey it's me Nino.

I have some great news. See I have Cushing's disease, a mass on my liver, and gallbladder issues. My internal medicine doctor at Safe Haven Veterinary Hospital manages this stuff for me. I recently had my blood checked. It seems I am doing better than the good doctor thought possible! I'm thankful for all the good care and happy that I can keep on being a terrier with my mum and dad and little yorkie brother.

xoxoxo Permanent Paws Nino

SHRR's Permanent Paws program allows senior dogs with terminal diseases and/or extensive chronic medical issues the ability to have a high quality of life. Each dog resides in a family home being treated as a beloved pet. SHRR retains ownership of the dog, provides ongoing medical & preventative care, and stewardship over the dog's quality of life.

08/08/2026

Bedtime beggars.

07/23/2026

I went hiking on this lovely day
xoxoxo Adoptable Yager