Myth #2: Old dogs are grumpy.
Mitchell, the smiling 11-year-old Golden mix, several months after his adoption.
Most older dogs are not grumpy unless they are ill or in pain. If your old dog becomes grumpy, take him to a vet right away to diagnose and treat possible illness.
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ARTIST SANDI GOLD'S “ADOPT-A-PET-PORTRAIT” PROGRAM HELPS THE SANCTUARY FOR SENIOR DOGS

Renown artist Sandi Gold has painted a portrait of our very own Burt, the Sanctuary's outstanding therapy dog. After hearing of the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the countless stories of animals separated from their loving families, Gold knew it was time for her to act on behalf of animals in need all across the country. She decided to paint portraits of rescued animals for animal rescue and welfare organizations to put up for “adoption” to help them with their fundraising. Consequently Sandi's “Adopt-A-Pet-Portrait” program was born.

Here's how the program works: You can "adopt" a portrait of the Sanctuary's therapy dog BURT printed on heavy archival watercolor paper using archival inks; each print is signed by the artist. For every print sold, artist Sandi Gold will donate 20% to The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. She will donate $50.00 when the original painting sells.

Both the original painting and prints may be purchased by going to Sandi Gold's web site www.sandigold.com. Or just click on the reproduction of Burt's painting below.


Burt, a Golden Retriever/Saint Bernard mix, was found in a ditch in rural Ohio as an old dog in serious trouble. Over two years later at almost 100 pounds and approaching ten years old, Burt serves the Sanctuary as therapy dog, faithfully visiting many friends in assisted living and adult day care, bringing his own unique brand of therapy and cheer to those most in need.

8x10 image on 11x14 signed print on heavy archival watercolor paper $75.00,
20% donated to The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs
Original Painting $650, $50.00 donated to SSD

If you would like to commission Sandi Gold to paint your own pet, e-mail a photo of your pet to sandi@sandigold.com for a free estimate. Mention The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs and Sandi will donate $50.00 for each commission she paints.

About Sandi Gold: Gold received her BFA from Boston University College of Visual Arts and, following study in Aix-en-Provençe, France, received a Cértificat D'Etude from the Leo Marchutz School of Painting. Since that time she has been featured in The New York Times, People Magazine, The Boston Globe, and has appeared on the ABC's news show 20/20. She has been interviewed on both the Connecticut and National Public Radio. For more information about Sandi Gold and her painting, visit her web site at www.sandigold.com.


SANCTUARY NOW A MEMBER OF iGIVE.COM

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is now a member of iGive.com, one of the largest online shopping malls. Remember the phrase, “A penny saved is a penny earned”?

Since we discovered the iGive.com community, that phrase really means something special to the Sanctuary. And it will to you, too. Because when you become a member of www.iGive.com/SSDogs, the Sanctuary will receive up to 26% or more of every purchase you make at the Mall at iGive.com with no cost to you!


Most of your favorite stores are the: Land's End, Barnes & Noble, Eddie Bauer, and PETsMART, just to name a few. So join www.iGive.com/SSDogs and start saving your pennies so the Sanctuary can earn some!

We have earned over $1000 since joining i-Give. Sign up today and help us raise funds to save senior dogs in need while you shop for fun and useful items for your house, home, pets, family, and friends.


SUMMER SCOOP NEWS AND PHOTOS.

Photos of the 8th Annual Summer Scoop on August 9, 2008 will be on this page soon. You can order photos from the Summer Scoop 2008 by visiting North Coast Dogs and clicking just above our logo on the home page. Thanks to Mari Dickson of North Coast Dogs for the excellent photo record of the old dog party of the year! And thanks to Ed Dickson for hosting the Old Dog Olympics for the third year.

SAVE THE DATE 2009:

Don't miss the Summer Scoop and Reunion of Old Dogs 2009 on August 8, 2009 at the Brookside Reservation within the Cleveland Metroparks.

    

SUMMER SCOOP 2006 from left to right: Ed Dickson, Judy, and Minnie Mae participate in the Old Dog Olympics; Ginger and Muffin enjoy a moment in the shade; Elaine and Honey show off obedience skills for the judges in the Old Dog Olympics

THANK YOU, ART ON WHEELS STUDIO in the flats for providing us with an excellent space for
SUMMER SCOOP 2004 and 2005!

            

 
SUMMER SCOOP 2005 from left to right: Bill with friend Lady Pepper who was looking for her very own home; Elaine with her foster dog Joey who was also looking for his very own home; Lady Pepper with her new best friends Barb and Vera.

                 


 

SUMMER SCOOP 2004 from left to right: Ernie-Oreo, senior miniature American Eskimo, adopted from the Sanctuary in 2003, with his loving guardian Sondra; Lily, 7 y/o Shepherd mix and certified TDI therapy dog, adopted and trained through the Sanctuary in 2004, with guardian Eleni and friends Mark and Kim; Dixie, 9 y/o Border Collie, adopted from the Sanctuary in 2004, with guardian Jennifer.


We Need Foster Homes for Large Dogs (and smaller ones, too)

The Sanctuary always has need of foster homes for large dogs. Sadly we turn away a large number of beautiful, friendly  large dogs each month. Fran, pictured below, found her special home after being in her new foster home for just a few days. Typically, large black dogs are the last to place. Foster or adopt a big black dog from the Sanctuary. You will be glad you did.

Fran, 8 year-old Lab mix, was quickly adopted by Gretchen, a vet student

Clark, a large blind dog, was adopted by a wonderful family after his appearance on  WKYC TV3 on the Sunday morning news on June 13, 2004. Tell WKYC how much you enjoy the "pooch parade" on Sundays. And thank them for their support of rescue dogs.

Please open your heart and home to a large dog in need. They are just waiting for you. If you can foster a large dog,  please contact the Sanctuary. Sadly, we turn away many large, friendly senior dogs each month. You can make a difference in a big dog's life.

Clark and his new friend Kevin
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