Happy Thanksgiving! I have many things to be grateful for and even though I’ll be missing some special people this year, I am very thankful that I have them in my life.
While Thanksgiving might have been created by people, I know that dogs can be grateful as well. I can’t imagine a group of dogs happier to be home for the holidays than these ones. I am honored to to celebrate Adopt A Senior Pet Month (November) by sharing these photos by Robyn Pope from RDP PhoDOGraphy. Be forewarned, as you look at these photos you might be in tears, but they will be happy tears. All of these dogs were adopted in their golden years thanks to Frosted Faces Foundation. Frosted Faces Foundation finds homes for senior dogs that are in shelters, as well as provide food, medicine and veterinary care for the rest of the dog’s life. I’m sure that all of these dogs and their new families are feeling very grateful for having found each other. Robyn has included their “before” photos from the shelters where applicable.
From Robyn: “RDP PhoDOGraphy has partnered with Frosted Faces Foundation in a documentary ‘Freedom Project‘ to show the rescue transformation of senior dogs whose love and lives are left behind in the shelter system.
Frosted Faces Foundation saves senior dogs who are abandoned in shelters, whose most certain fate would otherwise be euthanasia.
Text on photo: This patient is not adoptable pet. Patient should be humanely euthanized once stray hold is released if owner doesn’t come forward.
Seniors are often deemed less adoptable and are the first to be put to sleep when the shelter needs more space to accommodate incoming dogs. Upon rescue, Frosted Faces promptly provides extensive veterinary screenings and care, in an effort to make the dogs more comfortable and improve their quality of life.
Designated Families who have opened up their hearts to a senior dog then welcome the dogs into their homes while the Foundation continues it’s ongoing support by providing food and medical care for the lifetime of the dog. Since its inception in July of this year, Frosted Faces Foundation has rescued over 40 dogs. The Foundation is completely funded by donations, grants, and fundraisers and does not have adoption fees.”
To see more of Robyn’s dog photography follow RDP PhoDOGraphy on Facebook. Like Frosted Faces Foundation on Facebook to see other amazing senior dogs.
Many senior dogs in shelters still could have years of good living left. If you would like to become a family for a senior dog via Frosted Faces Foundation, fill out a family agreement. While Frosted Faces Foundation is based in San Diego, you need not live in San Diego to become a Frosted Faces Foundation family.
About RDP PhoDOGraphy: Based in San Diego, California, Robyn specializes in dog photography. She offers discounted sessions for dogs who are seniors or are suffering from a terminal illness. RDP PhoDOGraphy operates under one simple philosophy: dogs are family too! She offers lifestyle pet photography sessions in the San Diego area to clients who love their dogs like they were kids. It’s family photography ~ unleashed. Robyn has 3 rescue dogs of her own.
This is a wonderful post; and I’m so happy to see these dogs getting a second chance at happiness!
Beautiful pictures of these lovely old souls.
I’d love to see senior dogs being matched with senior people. My 80+ year old neighbor talks about how he misses having a dog. But he feels like he’s too old to start with a young dog. He doesn’t want to out live his pup.
My neighbor is vigorous and healthy. I bet he’d be great with a senior dog who has slowed down a little but still has lots of love to give.
Some shelters give senior discounts or even waive the fee entirely in a seniors for seniors program. I hope he adopts an older dog.
They’re so beautiful; I just want to reach out and give them each a hug. Older dogs are such beautiful souls. The name Frosted Faces is perfect.
russell rocks
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing!
I love the name of the foundation, “Frosted Faces” ~ so very fitting and makes me think of a walk in Winter Wonderland with my pack 🙂 I shared on FB and Twitter!
Thanks for sharing! They are so dedicated to senior dogs, it is really heartwarming!
What a bunch of ‘hero”s. This for the people that give a waning dog a retirement plan instead of a funeral plan. These senior citizen dogs will give the comfort back ten fold to those they’re with.
If a dog is all you have, you are still a rich man.