About Us

Senior Paws Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2015.

We started with a rescue dog, Mullet, in 2001 (pictured). He was found on a busy road and had heartworms. He crossed the Rainbow Bridge on March 23, 2016 at 20 years of age. Mullet has inspired us to adopt more animals.  Since then, we have provided a happy rest-of-life home for over 80 senior dogs.  

In 2025 we are beginning the transition from a rescue/refuge to a foundation and support organization.  SPR is no longer adopting dogs directly, but remains committed to helping senior rescues in many other ways:

1. SPR's Founder and Director, Pam Bereman, is taking on a more active role in partnership with Saving Senior Dogs USA (http://www.SavingSeniorDogsUSA.org) to help bring awareness and support to over 30 rescues focused on senior dogs.
2. In 2026 SPR will begin awarding small grants to senior focused rescues across the USA.  Stay tuned for more information!
3. In future years, SPR will offer respite services to small rescues. Those who rescue dogs often have no one to take care of the rescue so they can get away for a weekend or longer vacation without paying a significant amount for care.  SPR is working on a program to provide on-site coverage at no cost to the rescue organization. 

In 2012 we moved from St. Petersburg, FL to Indiana and started Senior Paws Rescue. We decided to focus on senior dogs as they are harder to place. For over 10 years SPR has provided a refuge for senior dogs to live out the rest of their lives in comfort.