Resources

Resources

Ways to Care

for Senior Pets



Keep Them Active

Keeping them as active as possible helps their weight stay down as well as maintains muscle mass. We all can benefit in this practice!

Check Blood Work

Regularly monitoring their bloodwork evaluates kidney and liver function for possible issues.

Bed Change?

Your pet may benefit from changing to an orthopedic bed. Heating pads may also ease sore joints or arthritis. Make sure though they’re thermostatically controlled.

Small Environment Changes

You may need to add carpet where slipping occurs or a ramp to aid in lifting. Extra lighting may avoid a misstep as vision weakens.

Food Adjustments

Make sure your dog food covers senior needs and don’t over feed through meals and treats!


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We Care!

Hello from Holly and Laura!

If you have questions, please email us at... info@saltydogsrescue.org

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Ways to Help

Frequently asked questions 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where Are You Located?

    We are a foster-based rescue without a shelter residence located in the Grand Strand/South Strand area of beautiful South Carolina. All of our communication is done through our website and social media. We attend adoption events throughout the year. Meet-and-greet visits with potential fosters and adopters are arranged at an agreed upon location.

  • How Do I Find Information On An Adoptable Pet?

    Our website will be continually updated with pictures and information on all of our available animals. The adoption fee is $200 for each of our pets. This helps in covering shots, surgeries needed, and medications.

  • How long to hear back after applying?

    Please allow up to 48 hours to hear back from us. Someone at SDSAR will follow up with you.

  • Where Do Your Rescues Come From?

    Our seniors come from animal control, owner surrenders and other animal rescues.

  • Do You Also Include Cats In Your Rescue Program?

    Currently we are only focused on senior dog adoptions but we plan to include cats as well in the future!

  • I Am Interested In Fostering But I Need To Understand More About The Commitment.

    We have included a “How to Foster” page under resources on our website. If you have other questions you can add below or email us at info@saltydogsanimalrescue.org

  • What Are The Provisions I Am Responsible For As A Foster?

    We take care of all necessary medical needs and ask that you provide the food. If this is a difficulty for you we will be happy to also include this as well.

  • What If I Decide To Adopt My Foster?

    You would notify us and, provided an adoption was not already under way, you would sign an adoption agreement along with the $200 adoption fee and have a new family member!

  • Have Another Question?

    Use the Contact Us form to reach out to us and we will answer your questions as soon as possible!

Helping Senior Dogs Find Forever Homes

Downloadable Resource List

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