Older dogs are the reason Muttville exists
Muttville focuses on senior dogs at risk of losing their chance of a home because of age. Some arrive after an owner dies or can no longer care for them; others have been overlooked in shelters. The organisation’s purpose is to provide care and find permanent homes while recognising the companionship these dogs still offer.
The rescue began in a San Francisco home
Sherri Franklin founded Muttville in 2007, initially working from her own house. The organisation’s account describes a response to older dogs being considered unadoptable and euthanised in area shelters. That origin remains central to its identity: age is the starting point for understanding a dog’s needs, rather than a reason to stop looking for a home.
A care model with several settings
Muttville describes a cage-free facility alongside a foster programme and an onsite veterinary suite. These are complementary parts of its work, giving senior dogs care in different environments while preparing for their next stage. Foster support matters alongside the main facility; the organisation is not represented solely by the dogs a visitor might see at headquarters.
Hospice belongs within the senior-dog mission
The organisation also runs a hospice programme, recognising that some older dogs need a different kind of support from a conventional adoption pathway. Its official site distinguishes hospice, fostering and adoption information. Readers interested in helping a dog with substantial care needs should consult the relevant programme directly rather than assume all placements have the same arrangements.
Following the work through published reports
Muttville makes annual animal statistics, impact reports and financial documents available from its about page. Separate reports cover veterinary work, community activities, fostering and adoption, offering several ways to explore the organisation beyond an individual dog’s story. Use current programme information to enquire about participation; past reports explain earlier work and should remain attached to their dates. Official programme information · AnimalProtech map.
Frequently asked questions
- Does AnimalProtech verify Muttville?
- AnimalProtech organizes public information and helps review community corrections, but each donation, adoption, or contact should be verified directly through the animal rescuer's or organization's official channels.
- How can I contact Muttville?
- Use the public channels saved on this page and confirm that the opened profile matches Muttville, the location San Francisco - California - United States, and the displayed identifiers.
- Is it safe to donate or adopt using only this page?
- No. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm identity, need, accountability, and public history before donating, sending documents, or adopting.
- How can I correct incomplete or outdated information?
- Use the contribution form at the end of the page and send verifiable public links. Do not send personal documents, private addresses, or sensitive third-party data.