The Senior Scenter

The Senior Scenter We are a Cage Free Senior Dog Sanctuary and Hospice. Puppies Under Protection, Inc. is proud to present "The Senior Scenter". None of our residents live in cages.

Our "Old Timers Crib" was built to accommodate Senior Dogs that have been dumped at shelters or become "homeless" due to their owner passing or entering a nursing home, etc. As much as we would like, we do have a limit on how many seniors we can house and unfortunately can not take them all. Everyone has 24/7 free range of the home and the yard. Many have medical problems and may only be given we

eks or months to live. Our plan is to make sure that they are loved and comfortable up until and especially at their last moment on earth. Most of our seniors are here till they "Cross The Bridge" so there are no adoption fees like a regular rescue. We provide them with EVERY comfort a dog could need or want. The best food, comfy beds, a/c, heat, music, TV and LOTS of love . . 24/7!! If you like what we do, there are several ways you can help! We depend greatly on volunteers and donations so please message us with any questions.

Happy Valentine's Day from the SS Kids, Larry Birddog and the SS Care Team! 💕🐾🥰
02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day from the SS Kids, Larry Birddog and the SS Care Team! 💕🐾🥰

This little girl was kinda introduced and we're working on her bio to post. Pop Quiz, can you name her? 🤣💕🐾
02/13/2025

This little girl was kinda introduced and we're working on her bio to post. Pop Quiz, can you name her? 🤣💕🐾

Toby, Molly and Cinder queuing up get to get some pets from Jen during her last visit. Our kids love to be loved on! 🐾🥰...
02/13/2025

Toby, Molly and Cinder queuing up get to get some pets from Jen during her last visit. Our kids love to be loved on! 🐾🥰💕

Sherman and Rambo having an afternoon snooze on one of their favorite chairs. Dinner will be coming up soon fellas! 🐾💕...
02/12/2025

Sherman and Rambo having an afternoon snooze on one of their favorite chairs. Dinner will be coming up soon fellas! 🐾💕🍗

When you this cute Sherman, Galen and JoJo say. "Every day is a good hair day!" 💕🐾🤣
02/12/2025

When you this cute Sherman, Galen and JoJo say. "Every day is a good hair day!" 💕🐾🤣

Update on our guy Moses from Marcie! 🐾💕🥰This is Marcie, one of the [very lucky] members of the Care Team. When you work...
02/11/2025

Update on our guy Moses from Marcie! 🐾💕🥰

This is Marcie, one of the [very lucky] members of the Care Team. When you work with several animals it’s only natural to develop bonds, some deeper than others. The love & care are the same across the board, but the level of bonding varies, naturally. Katie, for example, is our Queen Bee & she only has eyes for Kali, which has led to a strong bond between them. (Meanwhile, no one else is allowed to bother Katie, she only wants Kali.)

I have had a very special bond with Moses for quite some time. He is grumpy. He can be a jerk. He seems to take issue with some of the others & started becoming a bit of a handful in terms of his need to “alpha up” the smaller weaker pups at The Senior Scenter. He quickly gained a reputation for being a bit of a bully & rightfully so, his behavior wasn’t ideal. He wasn’t left unattended with the others; he would get his own secluded sleeping spot at night with his own bed, heating pad, & of course a bowl of water We found ways to work with his bad attitude, but something in me just KNEW that he was a good boy & wasn’t as “mean” as he liked the other dogs to think he was. I really tried to build his confidence in hopes he wouldn’t feel the need to push the others around & in that time we simply fell in love. He started having less attitude with the other dogs because he was just glued to me, following me around all day, howling when I’d leave. It became apparent that Moses was his best self when he was with me & once that hit me,

I knew what needed to be done. He needed to come home with me. However, Moses has a medical issue in which he will very likely need surgical treatment for. At the base of his tail, he has what was initially believed to be a lipoma lump. Unfortunately, it became cancerous. He had surgery to remove the mass & recovered very well. He will very likely need this surgery again down the line. I am a firm believer in not biting off more than you can chew when it comes to animal adoption & I was concerned I couldn’t provide Moses with what he needed financially. That is a humble feeling, but also one I couldn’t ignore. So the Care Team discussed &… MOSES is now being long-term fostered BY HIS HUMAN! Now he just gets to live with her! Jeanne & The Senior Scenter were more than happy to provide Moses with whatever medical care he may need, especially if that meant he could go to his forever foster home & be truly happy.

I sob as I type this because I am overwhelmed with the love, I have for him & the joy I have over what a turnaround he has made! I have several cats & was very concerned that he wouldn’t be very nice to them. Boy was I wrong! He’s a cat guy, for sure! He went from growling all day to not a peep. He went from bullying to cuddling. He went from grumpy to galloping & tail wagging & spurts of energy where he just runs & runs

Some dogs thrive at The Senior Scenter. Most do. A few struggle to adjust but they almost always find their groove & settle in. But from time to time, we have one that simply doesn’t thrive in that environment. When that happens, we work hard to find the perfect placement for them. We aren’t a rescue/shelter, we are a sanctuary. When we get new dogs in, we intend to love them til their last breath. On the occasion that The Senior Scenter isn’t a good fit, we still make sure they’re loved to their last breath, just in another environment. Moses didn’t thrive. He is a “one-person kinda guy” & is absolutely thriving at his new foster forever home He gets along with my 4 dogs, no growling or pushing anyone around But the cats! The cats are what shocks me! He absolutely loves to cuddle kitties! I assure you; no one saw that coming! He is very partial to Victra, a cat I raised from a few days old. They are the best of buddies & sleep together every single night! He absolutely loves to run; he gallops across the property like he’s a puppy! He is so happy, so loved, & so deserving. I don’t know who is luckier- me or him

Ms. Fancy Pants looking all judgy about something. Wonder what she thinks is not up to her standards? 🐾💕🤣
02/11/2025

Ms. Fancy Pants looking all judgy about something. Wonder what she thinks is not up to her standards? 🐾💕🤣

Larry Birddog is all dressed for Valentine's Day! He looks great as Cupid! 💕🐾
02/10/2025

Larry Birddog is all dressed for Valentine's Day! He looks great as Cupid! 💕🐾

oops ... Jackie somehow deleted Katie's post. 🤦‍♀️ so here it is again! Happy Monday from Queen Bee Katie! Have a gr...
02/10/2025

oops ... Jackie somehow deleted Katie's post. 🤦‍♀️ so here it is again!

Happy Monday from Queen Bee Katie! Have a great week! 💕🐾🥰

Molly is not too interested in watching the Super Bowl, but she sure would like some of your SB snackies! 🤣🍕🥨🍿
02/09/2025

Molly is not too interested in watching the Super Bowl, but she sure would like some of your SB snackies! 🤣🍕🥨🍿

It's national pizza day. Toby says, " I too like pizza!' 🤣🐾🍕
02/09/2025

It's national pizza day. Toby says, " I too like pizza!' 🤣🐾🍕

Friday was yet another tough day for us here at the SS. Our sweet little Sylvie crossed the Rainbow Bridge. As we post...
02/09/2025

Friday was yet another tough day for us here at the SS. Our sweet little Sylvie crossed the Rainbow Bridge. As we posted on Thursday, Sylvie was one of the kids that we took to see Dr. Marshall because she was not eating, and she was very listless. It was discovered that she was anemic and in renal failure. Dr. Marshall gave her an injection to help with her red cell count and we brought her home with the hope that we could get her to turn the corner with supportive care of subq fluids and lots of TLC. Sadly, this precious little soul just didn’t have any fight left in her. She let us know she was exhausted and ready to join our other SS babies that have crossed the bridge before her.

Sylvie was the sweetest little lady! She was an unclaimed stray from a shelter and made her way to the SS from For the Love of Poodles (FLOP) rescue. She was a quiet, calm, loving little kid. Sylvie, we miss you and love you but take comfort in know you’re eating all the very best treats and playing with the other SS pups across the bridge! RIP sweetheart. 💔🌈🐾

Meet Algernon aka Al as we like to call him. We were contacted about this cutie and Marcie drove to DeKalb County Anima...
02/08/2025

Meet Algernon aka Al as we like to call him. We were contacted about this cutie and Marcie drove to DeKalb County Animal Shelter to pick him up. We don’t really have much information on his backstory, but it is our understanding that his foster situation fell through, so he made his way to us. Al has come out of his shell quite a bit since his arrival. He loves to hang out by the fence and give the Prys and horses a big what for! He’s got a great appetite and is a very sweet little boy. Welcome to the SS fam Al, we love you already! 🤣🐾💕

We're late with the intros for the four newest pups, and they will be posted soon! This pic was just too cute not to po...
02/07/2025

We're late with the intros for the four newest pups, and they will be posted soon! This pic was just too cute not to post. This is Algernon (aka Al) and Kandi, just too adorable! 🐾😍🧡

We’d appreciate healing vibes and prayers for the four SS pups that visited Dr. Marshall on Monday. Rascal, Speedy, Fan...
02/06/2025

We’d appreciate healing vibes and prayers for the four SS pups that visited Dr. Marshall on Monday. Rascal, Speedy, Fancy and Sylvie went to see Dr. Marshall to be check out for various issues. Rascal seemed to have injured his back hindquarter, and his appetite has been off. Dr. M thinks he may have pulled a muscle. His blood panel also showed that he has chronic pancreatitis, so he’s been put on a gastro food diet.

Speedy, Fancy, Sylvie also have not been eating their meals. Dr. M did a blood panel on each. Our Speedy’s panel did not show anything unusual for a very old dog. He has no signs of infection, and his liver and kidneys are still working. He has been put on Gabapentin for his spondylitis.

Fancy’s blood work showed that her kidneys and liver look okay but she also has pancreatitis. She has been put on a gastro diet.
Sylvie’s blood panel showed that she is close to being in renal/kidney failure as well as anemic. She’s being offered renal food but as of, yet her appetite has not improved. She’s also getting a supplement to address the anemia and subq fluids as needed.

Rascal, Speedy and Fancy’s appetites have improved somewhat. We will continue to provide all the supportive care possible and be keeping a close eye on these precious babies. 🐾🙏

Happy Thursday from Galen! How cute is he in the lamb bed?!? 🐾💕😍
02/06/2025

Happy Thursday from Galen! How cute is he in the lamb bed?!? 🐾💕😍

Monday was a tough day here at Guardian Angel Acres. We had five of our kids at the vets for various issues. During the ...
02/06/2025

Monday was a tough day here at Guardian Angel Acres. We had five of our kids at the vets for various issues. During the visit, Dr. Marshall discovered that Maverick was in congestive heart failure. The poor dear pup was exhausted, and we knew he was ready to join the other SS pups across the rainbow bridge. This little Boston Terrier mix was such a happy little pup who loved all he met and made them love him instantly. This charming little man came from Northeast GA Animal Shelter. We were contacted about this sweet boy after he came in as a stray. He was estimated to be between 8 to 10 years old, was extremely thin when he arrived and had issues with his spine.

Mav spent a few weeks at the SS when he first arrived but then it became clear that he had some gastro issues going on and moved in with Jeanne’s pack in the main house to get some much-needed intensive TLC. He gained weight and got healthier. Mav fit into Jeanne’s pack like he was always there and that is where he stayed. He got into the cutest little nightly routine with Jeanne and Karl. When he decided it was his bedtime, he’d pronounce that fact with little huffs demanding to be tucked in his bed with a cookie! Maverick, you were a joy, and we will miss you every day. Rest in peace sweet man, we love you! 🐾🌈.

Charlie and Sadie, one of our new kids, enjoying some cuddles with Ms. Jane the other day! The pups love her visits! 🐾...
02/05/2025

Charlie and Sadie, one of our new kids, enjoying some cuddles with Ms. Jane the other day! The pups love her visits! 🐾🥰💕

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Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
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Steven Cody
Steven Cody

Steven also seems to have a special place in Cody's heart as well! 🧡🐾😄

Sherman getting spicy
Sherman getting spicy

Sherman wanted to play this afternoon. We love it when the kids get spunky! 🐾🤣💕

Fancy
Fancy

It a well-known secret around the SS that butt scritches are the way to Ms. Fancy Pant's heart! 🐾💕😆

Miranda
Miranda

Miranda, Marcie's sister, came to meet the kids! She was a big hit and all the pups lined up to get pets! 🐾💕🥰

Cora and Tatum
Cora and Tatum

The GPs on the farm are loving this snow! Look how happy Cora and Tatum are! ❄🐾🥰

Dougiesherman
Dougiesherman

Morning dance party with Dougie and Sherman. How cute are these two kids?!? 💕🐾🤣

Toby Making Biscuits
Toby Making Biscuits

Toby's at it again. He felt the "knead" to help with the SS breakfast by making some biscuits this morning! 🤣💕🐾

Moses chasing Marcie
Moses chasing Marcie

Moses loves to play a game of chase with Marcie. And the little black pup is our new kid, Fritos! His intro is coming! 💕🐾🥰

Toby and Cinder playing
Toby and Cinder playing

Some of the gang was a bit sassy predinner on this New Year’s Eve. We love it when they get feisty and have a good play session. Cinder and Toby seem to be the ring leaders tonight! 🐾🥰💕

Lizzy and Jeanne
Lizzy and Jeanne

Miss Lizzy Lou got to hang out with Jeanne in the side yard the other day. This little girl is always so happy! 😍🐾💕

Cinder getting pets
Cinder getting pets

We're so proud of our little girl, Cinder. She's come a long way in feeling comfortable at the SS and with the Care Team. She came from a cruelty case in Greene County, Virginia, where numerous complaints were lodged against a local breeder. We are so grateful to the folks at For the Love of Poodles (FLOP) for rescuing her and being the first to show that not all humans mean her harm. Seeing her thriving here warms our hearts! 🐾💖🥰

Jojo in Coat
Jojo in Coat

Jojo's looking very stylish in his coat! 😍💜🐾

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