Old Dog Haven
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Old Dog Haven is an Internal Revenue Service-approved 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization whose goal it is to improve the quality of life of geriatric or “senior” dogs that need care and homes throughout the Puget Sound region of Washington State.
Many dogs of advanced years are rejected by owners, or are left behind when an elderly owner must move to a independent or assisted living facility or a skilled nursing home: these animals are often left at animal shelters—where their chance of adoption is negligible—or pass to family or friends who are not prepared to deal with the needs of an older dog. As a result, many of these animals are in poor physical condition, making them even less adoptable.
Wherever possible, Old Dog Haven employs a network of foster homes and supporters to take in and care for the animals: every effort is made to adopt out dogs with a reasonable life-expectancy; the others are cared for as long as their quality of life remains good. Old Dog Haven also attempts to assist owners or their families in finding new homes for senior dogs through its website [1]and through referrals.
Old Dog Haven does not receive any state or federal funds: the organization relies on donations and fund-raising activities for its income. All donations to OldDog Haven are tax-deductible. Dnadal 00:43, 14 March 2007 (UTC)
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