Palatine rescue facility receives grant to help older dogs

Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at Second City Canine Rescue are among the winners.

Second City Canine Rescue in Palatine is one of 77 animal welfare groups chosen from 266 applicants to receive a grant to help local senior dogs. The winning groups received more than $616,000 in grants to help save or improve the lives of at-risk, older dogs in their communities.

"This grant will help us give senior dogs, like 14-year-old Bradley, the veterinary and dental care he needs so he'll be ready to go to his forever home," said Dr. Jacquie Cobb, president of Second City Canine Rescue.

"No one is more grateful or loving than an old dog, and we're looking forward to helping more senior dogs get the second chance they all deserve."

Over the past 13 years, the national nonprofit Grey Muzzle Organization has provided more than $3.1 million in grants to support its vision of "a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid."

"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we're delighted to help deserving organizations like Second City Canine Rescue make a difference in the lives of dogs and people in their communities," Grey Muzzle's Executive Director Lisa Lunghofer said.

"Many senior dogs in the Chicago area are enjoying their golden years in loving homes thanks to the wonderful work of Second City Canine Rescue."

Second City Canine Rescue's mission is to rescue homeless animals and responsibly place them into permanent, loving homes. Second City believes in rescuing responsibly.

Second City Canine Rescue (SCCR) is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that is largely volunteer-operated. SCCR is dedicated to serving the homeless dogs of the Chicago area, as well as branching out to other areas such as Oklahoma, Indiana, Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Texas and Michigan - wherever homeless dogs and puppies need its help.

For information, visit www.sccrescue.org.

The national nonprofit The Grey Muzzle Organization improves the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries and other nonprofit groups nationwide.

For details, visit www.greymuzzle.org.