It all started with Ringo.

She said YES

and he changed her world forever.

It started in 2022 when Jena Olio said "YES” to Ringo.
He was old, sick and orphaned after his owner died suddenly.
Jena, with a heart for older dogs, lovingly cared for Ringo in her home for two years until his death.

As Jena cared for Ringo, people began bringing older stray dogs to her attention—dogs barely surviving on the streets. Dogs who had been abandoned, orphaned, or never had the chance to know a home.
Dogs that were easy to overlook but impossible to forget once she truly saw them.

THEN SOMETHING CLICKED.

One Dog Led To Another

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One Dog Led To Another ***

These dogs didn't need a temporary stop. They needed a place to call home. What started as concern turned into action: building a home-based sanctuary giving old abandoned and stray dogs a new beginning.

A Sanctuary Built on Firsts

For many, Tail End means the first time:

Being seen.

Being cared for.

Feeling safe.

Knowing kindness.

The Idea Evolved Into A Team

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The Idea Evolved Into A Team *

Together, they knew they could DO more

Meet The Women Behind the Vision

Jena Marie Olio

FOUNDER
Over 20 years in dog rescue and training, Jena runs a sanctuary for dogs whose owners have passed away. She has long been dedicated to caring for senior dogs in their final stage of life.
Juanita Crampton

FOUNDER
Founder of the Tail End Planning program, helping pet owners prepare for their animals' future care. Her work led to a deeper focus on senior stray dogs and the creation of the sanctuary.
Ronni Coppola

FOUNDER
A lifelong dog lover who has rescued and fostered some of the most vulnerable dogs in the community. Her compassion and hands-on care make a daily difference in the lives of our dogs.
Annette Henry

BENEFACTOR
After retiring from her pet sitting business Annette moved to Mexico and joined Jena, Juanita and Ronni to fulfill a lifelong dream of helping to create a sanctuary which provides loving care to homeless senior dogs.