It’s a sad reality: older pets are often the last to be adopted. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,1 older dogs have a 25% adoption rate, compared to 60% for young dogs and puppies.
To address this widespread problem, in celebration of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, YuMOVE, a joint supplement for dogs and the official canine joint supplement of the American Kennel Club, announced in a release Press2 he partnered with the Mr Mo Project, a nonprofit senior rescue dog organization.
The Mr Mo Project rescues and advocates for senior dogs and dogs with special needs in America’s shelters and helps them find loving homes. The organization facilitates transportation, finds foster homes and brings attention to senior dogs in U.S. shelters while providing ongoing support and covering veterinary bills for the dogs’ entire lives.2 YuMOVE donated funds and its joint care supplements to support the Mr Mo Project’s efforts and help senior dogs stay active.
Quinn’s story
The Mr Mo Project saved Quinn, a 14-year-old German wirehaired pointer mix, from being hoarded with 55 other dogs when he was just a puppy. “Quinn has a great personality and so much love and energy,” YuMOVE said in the release.2
As Quinn grew, he began to suffer from mobility issues and had difficulty moving. YuMOVE supplements allowed him to return to normal activities and regain his mobility. “After just a few months on YuMOVE, we saw visible results with Quinn’s activity,” shared Chris Hughes, founder of Mr Mo Project.2 “YuMOVE has shown us our ability to help our dogs stay mobile, and that’s why we chose to partner with them. Senior dogs can experience mobility-related issues and YuMOVE helps these dogs be more active at as we find new homes with loving families for them.”
The references
- Four reasons to open your mind to older animals. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. November 26, 2018. Accessed October 18, 2023. https://www.aspca.org/blog/four-reasons-open-your-mind-older-pets
- YuMOVE and the Mr Mo Project are teaming up to give new lives to senior dogs during October Shelter Dog Adoption Month. Press release. YuMOVE. October 18, 2023. Accessed October 18, 2023. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/yumove-and-the-mr-mo-project-partner-to-give-senior-dogs-new-leases – about-life-during-october-adopt-a-shelter-dog-month-301960016.html