Thank you to Forever Foster/Volunteer Mom Laura Guthrie for the adorable clip of Boomer and Buster! If you are an LGCR Foster parent, post your video clips and images on our forum.

As humans, we have the excellent opportunity to adopt the philosophy of "Don't Act Your Age." By doing so, we can challenge age-related stereotypes and actively engage in activities that boost our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

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For our canine companions, incorporating enrichment activities can significantly enhance their quality of life and open up a world of new experiences, no matter their age.

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Artie, an orphan with fifteen years of life experience and a few average age-related medical conditions, doesn't usually catch the attention of potential adopters at the shelter. The pool of potential adopters becomes even smaller regarding Chihuahuas, the second-highest breed for early-life terminations across the United States.

In 2020, LGCR introduced a vision to enhance the welfare of senior dogs in Texas without relying on traditional shelter adoption. The Senior-2-Senior program connects senior dogs with senior citizens and veterans to address loneliness and depression.

Currently, 45% of LGCR's residents have found permanent homes through this program, and it's clear from the wagging tails and the joy in the eyes of senior citizens that it's making a real impact. Families foster love, and we take care of everything else. Congratulations, Artie and Mom

Every day, hour, minute, and second, Texas seniors living joy-filled life journeys inspire us all with their resilience and spirit, and this is a cause for celebration.

It's been three years since Kash registered at the ranch and joined our Senior2Senior Companion program. Forty-five percent of LGCR's residents wake each day to the smiles of forever foster parents, a testament to the positive impact of our program.

With ongoing support, traditional family environments are not just a dream but a beautiful, fairy-tale reality, giving us all hope for the future.