Our Amazing first FOUR Years!
Here are highlights....
Muttville's First Rescue
Sherri Franklin founds Muttville
out of her home and brings
home Jimmy Love, Muttville's
first rescue.
Sherri Franklin founds Muttville
out of her home and brings
home Jimmy Love, Muttville's
first rescue.
"Seniors for Seniors"
Muttville's very first "Seniors for
Seniors" adoption occurs at Pet
Pride, Muttville's first outreach
event. Tiny Dancer crawls into
Jean's lap, and they live
happily ever after!
Muttville's very first "Seniors for
Seniors" adoption occurs at Pet
Pride, Muttville's first outreach
event. Tiny Dancer crawls into
Jean's lap, and they live
happily ever after!
Muttville's Mission
Muttville's Board of Directors
is established with 5 members.
The Board formulates
Muttville's official
Mission Statement.
Muttville's Board of Directors
is established with 5 members.
The Board formulates
Muttville's official
Mission Statement.
Muttville saves 27 dogs in 2007,
has 4 foster homes and 15 volunteers.
has 4 foster homes and 15 volunteers.
It's Official
Muttville is officially a
501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization.
Muttville is officially a
501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization.
"The Story of Muttville", a video produced by
Meredith Arthur and board president Jane Goldman,
is premiered. When the video is circulated, it attracts
the attention of the band, Gogol Bordello, who
reach out to Muttville. Exciting news for Gogol
Bordello fans Sherri and her sister, Deanne. Ideas
start flying, and three months later …
Meredith Arthur and board president Jane Goldman,
is premiered. When the video is circulated, it attracts
the attention of the band, Gogol Bordello, who
reach out to Muttville. Exciting news for Gogol
Bordello fans Sherri and her sister, Deanne. Ideas
start flying, and three months later …
Gogol Bordello Loves Muttville!
Gogol Bordello plays a sold-out benefit
for Muttville at Slims SF. Lead singer
Eugene Hutz starts the show proclaiming,
"This is for all the homeless doggies!"
Gogol Bordello plays a sold-out benefit
for Muttville at Slims SF. Lead singer
Eugene Hutz starts the show proclaiming,
"This is for all the homeless doggies!"
Muttville rescues 198 dogs in 2008,
has grown to 14 foster homes and 25 volunteers.
has grown to 14 foster homes and 25 volunteers.
First Annual
"Moolah for Mutts"
Muttville's fundraiser
"Moolah for Mutts" is a
great success; becomes
an annual event.
"Moolah for Mutts"
Muttville's fundraiser
"Moolah for Mutts" is a
great success; becomes
an annual event.
Lady #320
Lady first comes to Muttville: starved, deaf, incontinent,
and with a terminal diagnosis of liver cancer. A transport
volunteer drives her 200 miles to a 5-acre ranch in
Atascadero. The cancer diagnosis turns out to be false,
and Lady fattens up and learns to enjoy farm living!
Lady first comes to Muttville: starved, deaf, incontinent,
and with a terminal diagnosis of liver cancer. A transport
volunteer drives her 200 miles to a 5-acre ranch in
Atascadero. The cancer diagnosis turns out to be false,
and Lady fattens up and learns to enjoy farm living!
Later, Minoo appears on the cover of
Rescued! Tales of California Canine Rescue,
by Julie Anne Schubert.
Rescued! Tales of California Canine Rescue,
by Julie Anne Schubert.
Loving Donations to Muttville
Kathleen McKensie, mother of SFGate's Christie Keith passes
away. Her daughter knew of her mom's love for dogs and asks
her mother's friends to honor her life by donating to Muttville.
Kathleen McKensie, mother of SFGate's Christie Keith passes
away. Her daughter knew of her mom's love for dogs and asks
her mother's friends to honor her life by donating to Muttville.
First Annual Turkey Trot
and Christmas Crawl
Muttville's first Thanksgiving Day Fort
Funston run. Spending Thanksgiving
and Christmas day at the beach with
Muttville becomes an annual tradition.
and Christmas Crawl
Muttville's first Thanksgiving Day Fort
Funston run. Spending Thanksgiving
and Christmas day at the beach with
Muttville becomes an annual tradition.
Muttville now has 27 foster homes and 95 volunteers. Muttville
is known statewide as a shelter of "last resort" for senior dogs slated
for euthanasia, receiving dozens of rescue requests a week.
is known statewide as a shelter of "last resort" for senior dogs slated
for euthanasia, receiving dozens of rescue requests a week.
Geronimo finds his forever home with Diane. He was
found wandering the streets of San Jose, blind and
matted, needing emergency eye surgery. Geronimo
later becomes quite the media sensation, appearing in
Bark Magazine, in San Jose Mercury News online,
on KOFY, and on Channel 7 news.
found wandering the streets of San Jose, blind and
matted, needing emergency eye surgery. Geronimo
later becomes quite the media sensation, appearing in
Bark Magazine, in San Jose Mercury News online,
on KOFY, and on Channel 7 news.
Cara Mia #557
Pioneer Muttville supporter and author
of Tails of Devotion, Emily Pottruck,
adopts Muttville pup Cara Mia
(pictured here with her brother, Andy).
Pioneer Muttville supporter and author
of Tails of Devotion, Emily Pottruck,
adopts Muttville pup Cara Mia
(pictured here with her brother, Andy).
Keeva & Portia, a bonded
pair, were rescued
from a crime scene in
Bakersfield. They find
their new mom, Kellie, at
their very first adoption
event in Walnut Creek.
pair, were rescued
from a crime scene in
Bakersfield. They find
their new mom, Kellie, at
their very first adoption
event in Walnut Creek.
AARP Bulletin cites Muttville in an article extolling the benefits of living with a dog for senior citizens. "Older humans can reap health benefits from living with pets, such as increased physical activity, lower blood pressure, fewer trips to the doctor, less depression and a greater sense of security …."
Sherri Franklin is honored with a regional
Jefferson Award for Public Service,
recognizing those who "inspire others
to service." She is later named a
national finalist.
Jefferson Award for Public Service,
recognizing those who "inspire others
to service." She is later named a
national finalist.
Muttville volunteer, Patty, nominates Sherri on
Oprah.com as someone who has "inspired her
to make a difference." The two are invited
to attend the taping of Oprah's final Favorite
Things episode, winning many prizes later
auctioned off to benefit Muttville.
Oprah.com as someone who has "inspired her
to make a difference." The two are invited
to attend the taping of Oprah's final Favorite
Things episode, winning many prizes later
auctioned off to benefit Muttville.
USA Today
Muttville and other Pedigree Foundation "Innovation"
Grants winners are mentioned in USA Today.
Muttville and other Pedigree Foundation "Innovation"
Grants winners are mentioned in USA Today.
The Oprah Effect
ABC Channel 7 News does a segment on Muttville and the "Oprah Effect." Muttville receives nearly 20 new adoption applications immediately after Oprah airing.
ABC Channel 7 News does a segment on Muttville and the "Oprah Effect." Muttville receives nearly 20 new adoption applications immediately after Oprah airing.
Muttville rescues 362 senior mutts in 2010;
has 35 foster homes and 125 volunteers.
has 35 foster homes and 125 volunteers.
Two Years in a Row!!
For the second consecutive year,
Bay Woof voters choose Muttville as
Best Dog Rescue and Best Cause
in the "Beast of the Bay" awards.
For the second consecutive year,
Bay Woof voters choose Muttville as
Best Dog Rescue and Best Cause
in the "Beast of the Bay" awards.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee
proclaims "Muttville Senior
Dog Rescue Day" in honor of
Maxwell, Muttville's 1,000th
senior dog rescue.
proclaims "Muttville Senior
Dog Rescue Day" in honor of
Maxwell, Muttville's 1,000th
senior dog rescue.
Rescuing the next 1,000 Senior Mutts...and beyond!
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May 10 is "Muttville Day" in San Francisco!Officially. No kidding. 
Mayor Ed Lee has proclaimed May 10, 2011 "Muttville Senior Dog Rescue Day". See the proclamation in all its official glory and pictures of the celebration. |
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CNN Headline News interviews Muttville
Saving 1,000 dogs is big news. Big enough, even, for CNN! Comcast Newsmaker host Jack Hanson interviewed Muttville founder Sherri Franklin and special guest, the charismatic Pixie, who turns out to be a television natural. |
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The story of Maxwell, our 1,000th rescue
Meet the dog who went from abandoned to Muttville's lucky 1,000th. See all 1,000 dogs!Yes, every single one of Muttville's first 1,000 rescues in an amazing display! (It may take a little time for all the images to load, but it's worth the wait.) |
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Join our 1,000 Dog Drive
In honor of Maxwell and the 999 who came before him, we've launched a campaign to sign up 300 monthly sustaining donors. By becoming a monthly sustaining donor - a Mutt Guardian - you provide the funds to enable us to say "yes" to senior dogs in need. Find out more about our 1,000 Dog Drive and our Mutt Guardian program. |