The Grey Muzzle Organization provides funding for senior dog programs nationwide. Here you'll find a state-by-state list of the organizations that currently receive Grey Muzzle funding.
In order to be approved for our funding, each organization must complete a detailed application. We check references, talk to the organization's veterinarian, evaluate financial information, verify 501(c)(3) tax deductible status, and review adoption and care policies. In short, we do our best to ensure that each organization is competent, well-run, stable, and doing wonderful work to help senior dogs. To learn more about our grant process, see our Grants page.
Please contact these organizations if you are considering adopting a senior dog, fostering, or volunteering locally.
California
German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California (GSRNC)
Leeway
How we help German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California (GSRNC)
Funded from 2009 - 2011
The Thulani program expands the traditional rescue services of GSRNC by providing comfort and quality of life for dogs with only a short time to live, dogs that generally are not considered adoptable. A Grey Muzzle grant helped to launch this new program, and Leeway was the first beneficiary.
About German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California (GSRNC)
The specific purpose of GSRNC is the prevention of cruelty to animals by rescuing and rehoming German Shepherds, educating the public about the advantages of adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, providing proper care and training, and teaching about the need for spaying and neutering to reduce pet overpopulation.
Learn More at: www.gsrnc.org/
Muttville
How we help Muttville
Funded from 2008 - 2011
Grey Muzzle provides funding for 6-12 dogs in Muttville's Seniors-for-Seniors adoption program, a program which unites senior citizens with senior companion dogs like Fella. Senior dogs make great companions for elderly people, and we hope to support more of these programs that help senior dogs give back.
About Muttville
Muttville in San Francisco reaches out to seniors and special needs rescue dogs to find suitable homes for those dogs that are adoptable, and offers end-of-life care for those who are not adoptable.
Learn More at: www.muttville.org/
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
How we help Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
funded in 2011
A Grey Muzzle grant helps pay for medical expenses for senior dogs, and also supports the Helping Paw Program, which helps keep senior dogs with their owners.
About Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue is dedicated to finding new loving homes for dogs whose guardians can no longer care for them due to illness, death, or other challenging circumstances, and to finding homes for senior dogs in animal shelters.
Learn More at: www.peaceofminddogrescue.org/
District of Columbia
Washington Humane Society
How we help Washington Humane Society
Funded in 2011
Grey Muzzle helps to fund the Senior Companions program at WHS, which treats medical needs of senior animals and provides them care either in foster homes or temporarily at the shelter until they are adopted..
About Washington Humane Society
Since 1870, the Washington Humane Society has been the National Capital area’s leading voice of compassion for pets and wildlife. They operate the only open-access shelter in the District.
Learn More at: www.washhumane.org
Florida
Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay
How we help Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay
Funded from 2009 - 2011
A Grey Muzzle grant provides medical care, senior supplements, and medications for the "old spots" who are part of Dalmation Rescue of Tampa Bay's "sanctuary" program, for dogs who require hospice or long-term care in a foster home.
About Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay
The mission of Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home as many Dalmatians from Florida shelters as possible that need their help. Their first and main priority is to take the Dalmatians who are facing euthanasia at animal control facilities.
Learn More at: www.dalrescuetampabay.org/
Illinois
Quad City Animal Welfare Center
How we help Quad City Animal Welfare Center
Funded in 2010 and 2011
Quad City Animal Welfare Center received a grant for their Senior for Senior adoption program.
About Quad City Animal Welfare Center
The mission of the Quad City Animal Welfare Center is to offer a shelter for homeless animals, to offer a low cost spay and neuter program and provide humane education.
Learn More at: www.qcawc.org/
Young at Heart Pet Rescue
How we help Young at Heart Pet Rescue
Funded in 2011
Grey Muzzle helps fund the Grey Muzzles, Gold Hearts program, which provides senior citizen outreach and adoption.
About Young at Heart Pet Rescue
Young at Heart is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of mature and senior dogs and cats. 100% of their adoptable pets are rescued from open-admission shelters where their age makes them first in line for euthanasia. Young at Heart is based in Chicagoland.
Learn More at: www.yahpetrescue.com
New Jersey
Cumberland County SPCA
How we help Cumberland County SPCA
Funded 2010 - 2011
Cumberland County SPCA received a grant for their Red Collar Society for Seniors. They use some of the money to help seniors who would otherwise have to euthanize or relinquish their senior dog.
About Cumberland County SPCA
The Cumberland County SPCA (CCSPCA) was founded in 1891. The shelter serves as a refuge for thousands of stray, unwanted, abused, abandoned and sick animals.
Learn More at: members.petfinder.com/~NJ44/HOME.htm
North Carolina
Community Pet Center
How we help Community Pet Center
Funded from 2009 - 2011
Community Pet Center has received grants from Grey Muzzle for their Senior Pets Project. This program rescues senior dogs from the local animal control, and works with Meals on Wheels to provide assistance for low-income owners of senior dogs.
About Community Pet Center
The Community Pet Center serves the rural area of Rutherford County, NC. The organization works with the local animal control agency to safeguard the lives of dogs and cats by providing education to the community about responsible pet ownership, and spay/neuter programs.
Learn More at: www.rutherfordpets.org/
German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption
How we help German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption
Funded from 2009 - 2011
Grey Muzzle has provided a grant to German Shepherd Rescue for a new program, A Moment in Time. The program represents the idea that time shouldn't be measured in minutes, hours, days or even years...but rather moments - special moments that are shared between an owner and their dog. The program has increased the rescue of senior GSD and GSD mixes from area shelters, as well as increased education and awareness of senior dog issues.
About German Shepherd Rescue and Adoption
The mission of German Shepherd Rescue in Raleigh is to provide rescue, rehabilitation and adoption services to purebreds and mixes, and to address our community’s need for real solutions in the fight against animal homelessness, abuse and neglect.
Learn More at: www.gsdrescue.org/
SPCA of Wake County
How we help SPCA of Wake County
Funded from 2009 - 2011
The SPCA received a grant from Grey Muzzle for their Animeals and Pet Pantry programs. These programs help keep dogs in their homes by providing pet meals for low-income owners. Grey Muzzle funds the special foods and supplies needed for senior dogs in the program.
About SPCA of Wake County
The SPCA of Wake County is a non-profit animal welfare organization whose mission is to protect, shelter and promote adoption of homeless animals; to provide education about responsible pet ownership; and to reduce pet overpopulation through spay/neuter programs.
Learn More at: www.spcawake.org
Ohio
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs
How we help The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs
Funded from 2008 - 2011
Grey Muzzle supports the senior therapy dog program at The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. We pay medical expenses for dogs who have passed their therapy dog exam, and help The Sanctuary expand this important program that shows us how much old dogs have to give.
About The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs rescues senior dogs abandoned in shelters and pounds; provides lifelong care for rescued senior dogs; adopts appropriate dogs into loving, permanent homes; develops programs that match senior dogs and senior people to their mutual benefit; fosters an awareness of our lifelong responsibility to our companion animals; and strengthens the bond between humans and animals by teaching respect and compassion for all living things.
Learn More at: www.sanctuaryforseniordogs.org/
Pennsylvania
Blind Dog Rescue
How we help Blind Dog Rescue
Funded in 2011
Grey Muzzle provides medical funding to Blind Dog Rescue for long-term care, as well as adoptable dogs.
About Blind Dog Rescue
Blind Dog Rescue is a group of volunteers spread throughout the United States and Canada dedicated to helping blind and visually impaired dogs by rescuing dogs in shelters, assisting blind dog owners, and educating the public about these wonderful dogs.
Learn More at: www.blinddogrescue.org/
Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
How we help Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
Funded from 2009 - 2011
Grey Muzzle has provided a grant for medical care for DVGRR senior dogs to help get them ready for adoption. Sebastian was the first dog to be helped by this grant.
About Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (DVGRR) rescues displaced Golden Retrievers and places them for adoption in carefully matched approved homes.
Southwest Pennsylvania Retriever Rescue Organization (SPARRO)
How we help Southwest Pennsylvania Retriever Rescue Organization (SPARRO)
Funded from 2009 - 2011
Grey Muzzle provides medical funds to help SPARRO bring at-risk senior dogs into their care
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About Southwest Pennsylvania Retriever Rescue Organization (SPARRO)
SPARRO is not your standard rescue. It is a temporary home for wayward, abandoned, unwanted or abused dogs. All dogs that enter their organization are treated as members of the family.
Learn More at: www.sparro.org/
Tennessee
Sunny Meadows
How we help Sunny Meadows
Funded 2010 - 2011
Sunny Meadows received a grant for their new Senior Saviors program, which finds foster and forever homes for senior dogs. The program will also provide community members with financial assistance for senior dogs
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About Sunny Meadows
Sunny Meadows offers safe haven for as many pets as possible; a large percent come from hoarders. It is the largest private, non-profit animal rescue in Memphis.
Learn More at: www.sunnymeadows.org/
Texas
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue (CTDR)
How we help Central Texas Dachshund Rescue (CTDR)
Funded from 2008 - 2011
Grey Muzzle provides a grant to support four Dachshunds currently in hospice care at this organization.
About Central Texas Dachshund Rescue (CTDR)
The mission of Central Texas Dachshund Rescue is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home dachshunds and most dachshund mixes that need a second chance at life and love.
Learn More at: /www.ctdr.org/
Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas (GRRNT)
How we help Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas (GRRNT)
Funded from 2008 - 2011
Grey Muzzle has provided a grant for GRNNT's Permanent Foster Program. This program cares for dogs like Snickers that are deemed unadoptable due to medical issues
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About Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas (GRRNT)
GRNNT's mission is to rescue, care for, and place neglected or unwanted Golden Retrievers in permanent loving homes, and to educate the general public about responsible pet ownership and the special qualities of the Golden Retriever breed in the North Texas area
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Learn More at: www.goldenretrievers.org/
Virginia
Virginia Beach SPCA
How we help Virginia Beach SPCA
Funded from 2009 - 2011
The VBSPCA has received grants from Grey Muzzle for their HOPE program. This program was launched in October 2008 to help pet owners with pet food and veterinary expenses so that owners could keep their pets instead of relinquishing them to a shelter. Grey Muzzle helps with expenses for senior dog owners, which includes over 75% of the applicants to the program.
About Virginia Beach SPCA
The Virginia Beach SPCA (VBSPCA), created in 1966, is an open-access animal shelter which takes in approximately 5,000 animals a year.
Learn More at: vbspca.com/modules/vbspcainfo/category.php?categoryid=1
Washington
OldDog Haven
How we help OldDog Haven
Funded from 2008 - 2011
Grey Muzzle provides funding for a very special program at OldDog Haven. This program helps dogs in shelters who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, by giving them a loving foster home for their final days, weeks, or months.
About OldDog Haven
OldDog Haven is a large network of foster homes in western Washington whose mission is to provide a loving, safe home for abandoned senior dogs through adoption or permanent foster care.
Learn More at: www.olddoghaven.org/
Sergey Foundation
How we help Sergey Foundation
Funded 2010 - 2011
The Sergey Foundation has received grants to support senior dogs as part of their Companion Animal Wellness Program.
About Sergey Foundation
The Sergey Foundation's "Companion Animal Wellness Program” goal is to respond to the needs of person(s) in Whatcom County on a limited income by subsidizing necessary medical funds for their companion animals' care when they are unable to do so.
Learn More at: www.sergeyfoundation.org/
Wisconsin
Greyhound Pets of America - Wisconsin
How we help Greyhound Pets of America - Wisconsin
Funded from 2009 - 2011
Grey Muzzle provides funding for the medical costs associated with bringing senior Greyhounds from track breeding situations to GPA foster homes, in preparation for adoption.
About Greyhound Pets of America - Wisconsin
Greyhound Pets of America-Wisconsin has been devoted to retired racing greyhound adoption since 1994. It is a racing neutral, all-volunteer group, with no paid staff, which covers the entire state of Wisconsin.
Learn More at: www.gpawisconsin.org/