Lisa Lunghofer is the Executive Director of the non-profit Grey Muzzle Organization, the largest national nonprofit organization focused only on the well-being of senior dogs. Most dogs in shelters are seniors and most dogs who don’t make it out of shelters are seniors. She explains what the organization is doing to prevent those dogs from landing in shelters and getting those in shelters into homes. Also, she notes that Dr. Mary Gardner, Co-founder of Lap of Love, and Dr. Natalie Marks are climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for senior pets.  Consider supporting Two Vets Go Over the Hill for Pets That Are Over the Hill.

Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control is the non-profit part of Chicago Animal Care and Control. Charlie Propsom, who is the founder of Friends, explains why Friends is so essential and the difference this organization makes daily to save lives. The most important benefit, called Big Night is October 17, 6 to 8 p.m. at Room 1520, 1520 W. Fulton St. Learn more here.

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