If you’ve been to Marty’s Place, you’ve seen the direct impact our organization has had on senior dogs who need a safe, loving, and protected environment. What you may not know is that in addition to caring for the residents at our physical location, we are working hard to place senior dogs in loving, lifelongRead more
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We are pawsitively excited for this year’s Howl-O-Ween Family Fest as we are celebrating 10 years of saving senior dogs at Marty’s Place! We can’t wait to share this milestone with all of our friends and supporters. Thank you for being a part of our journey! If you’ve been to this event before, you’ll findRead more
Summer is here and it’s time for lots of outdoor fun. Along with more sun, swimming, and playtime, comes heat, bugs, and lots of noise. As pet parents, our dog’s safety is always top priority. So grab your SPF and a glass of lemonade and let’s explore some tips and resources for how to haveRead more
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary hosted the Nancy S. Kelly Memorial Play Yard Dedication and Manny L. Friedman Memorial Garden Remembrance Ceremony. The weather was perfect for this outdoor event which was well attended by Marty’s Place staff and volunteers, the Kelly family, and supporters from the community. The programRead more
Adopting a senior dog is such a gift, both to the dog and the adopting family. Choosing a senior dog (at Marty’s Place Sanctuary, a senior is seven years old and beyond) means you are getting a new family member that already has memories, habits, preferences, and possibly some fears or sadness. Some may haveRead more
My personal Marty’s Place Story I am a volunteer at Marty’s Place. Two years ago, I had to say goodbye to my soul-dog, Starz, after almost 12 years of unconditional love. While my husband and I always took great care of her and made her our priority, there was something extra special about her elderlyRead more
The weather is getting cooler, leaves are getting crunchier, air is getting crisper, pups are getting friskier and the vibes are getting spookier. That can only mean one thing…it’s time for our Marty Place Howl-O-Ween Family Fest on Saturday, October 19! As our largest fundraiser of the year, Howl-O-Ween Family Fest raises money to helpRead more
Discover the mental health benefits of getting a dog for seniors, including increased companionship, reduced stress, improved physical activity levels, and boosted self-esteem. Read on to learn about the positive effects of having a furry friend and how it can promote mental well-being and engagement in life. For many seniors, the thought of living aloneRead more
While senior dogs are often overlooked at shelters and rescues, adopting an older dog comes with certain advantages and rewards. Many are already house trained, require less exercise, and adjust more quickly to their new homes. If you’re considering a senior, you understand their years are limited, but you also recognize the love and loyaltyRead more
Nancy S. Kelly Memorial Play Yard Brick Paver Tribute Honor a loved one by ordering an engraved brick paver! Order forms available here: martysplace.org/event/bricks Payment can be made via cash or check. You can drop off or mail forms & payment to: 118 Route 526 Upper Freehold, NJ 08501 Online payments can be made by usingRead more
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