Featured Nonprofit
2026 Autumn Spotlight
Giving senior dogs a second chance at love, companionship, and a place to call home.
Older dogs have so much love left to give, yet they're often overlooked when it comes to adoption. Changes in their health, mobility, or family circumstances can leave these wonderful companions in need of a new home at a stage of life when stability and comfort matter most.
Muttville Senior Dog Rescue believes that age should never determine a dog's worth. By offering older dogs the care, attention, and opportunity they deserve, Muttville is helping rewrite the story of senior pet adoption—one second chance at a time.
Second Chances for Senior Dogs
About Muttville Senior Dog Rescue
Founded in 2007 by Sherri Franklin in San Francisco, California, Muttville Senior Dog Rescue began with a simple but powerful belief: older dogs deserve the same opportunity for love, care, and happiness as any other animal.
What started in Sherri's home has grown into an innovative rescue organization dedicated to changing the way people think about senior dogs. Muttville welcomes older dogs who have been overlooked in shelters, lost their guardians, or face circumstances that leave them without a secure home. Rather than allowing age to define their future, Muttville gives these dogs the opportunity for a new beginning.
What makes Muttville especially remarkable is how they approach rescue. Their cage-free environment, on-site veterinary care, and dedicated foster network prioritize each dog's comfort, health, and well-being. For dogs with more complex medical needs, Muttville also provides hospice care, ensuring that compassion and quality of life remain central to their mission.
Beyond finding loving homes, Muttville creates meaningful connections between dogs and people through adoption, volunteering, and community programs—including their Seniors for Seniors initiative, which brings older adults and senior dogs together.
Through it all, Muttville offers a wonderful reminder: a dog's later years can still be filled with joy, companionship, and plenty of new adventures.
Source: Muttville's 2025 Gratitude Report and official website.
Our first season explored the remarkable companionship between older adults and shelter animals. We learned how much connection can enrich a person's life—and how important it is to make those relationships possible.
For Season Two, we wanted to explore that connection from another perspective: the older animals themselves.
Muttville reminds us that senior dogs still have so much to offer. Their commitment to rescuing older dogs, providing thoughtful care, and celebrating the possibilities of adoption reflects the compassion and connection at the heart of The Benevolent Wolf.
We're especially drawn to their Seniors for Seniors program, which brings our first two seasons together in a meaningful way. It's a wonderful reminder that companionship doesn't have an age limit—and that second chances can enrich lives at both ends of the leash.
Why We Chose Muttville
Our Selection Standards
At The Benevolent Wolf, we thoughtfully select nonprofits whose missions reflect our commitment to compassion, meaningful impact, and community well-being.
When considering an organization for a seasonal spotlight, we look for:
Clear Mission & Transparency — A well-defined purpose and accessible information about the organization's work and operations.
Demonstrated Impact — Evidence of meaningful results through programs, services, or community initiatives.
Responsible Stewardship — A commitment to using resources thoughtfully and communicating how support makes a difference.
Meaningful Connection — A mission that addresses real needs and offers opportunities for people to learn, connect, or contribute.
Our goal is to highlight organizations doing meaningful work while giving our community the information and resources to explore their missions further.
How You Can Support Muttville
Muttville's work is made possible by a community of people who believe senior dogs deserve love, dignity, and another chance at happiness. Whether you're ready to welcome a new companion or simply want to lend a helping hand, there are meaningful ways to get involved.
Donate
Help Muttville provide veterinary care, comfort, and second chances for senior dogs in need.
Adopt
Open your heart and home to an older dog. Explore Muttville's available dogs and adoption process.
Get Involved
Make a difference through fostering, volunteering, or sharing Muttville's mission with others.
