We provide grant funding to save and improve the lives of at-risk senior dogs across the country. These are just a few of the thousands of senior dogs who got their second chance thanks to the dedication of our grantees and the generosity of supporters like you!

smiling pit bull
Rain
Rain is a nine-year-old pitbull mix who was surrendered to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA when her owner experienced housing difficulties. Staff remarked how she always had a smile on her face, though things weren’t always…
tan chihuahua on wooden deck
Bear Burrito
     Bear Burrito came to Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in April of 2021 as part of the Friends of County Animal Shelters transport program. Through this program, RCHS accepts transferred animals from overcrowded shelters…
cleaned up dog looking at the camera
Paisley
Paisley, a pekingese/ shih-tzu mix, is a feisty senior lady!Found as a stray, her coat was matted so badly that it pulled on her skin with every step. The crowded local shelter reached out to Young at Heart for help. Upon arrival…
yorkie and bassett hound
Sophia and Rudy
Little Shelter
At first glance, Sophia and Rudy may seem an unlikely pair. However, they complement each other perfectly! Sophia, an 11-year-old basset hound, and Rudy, a 12-year-old Yorkshire terrier mix, were surrendered to an animal care…
2 dogs with adopter
Jessa
Charming Pet Rescue
When Gabriella decided she wanted to adopt a four-legged walking companion, she never thought she would end up with two! But Gabriella and her family have a lot of love to give. When …
dog with flower lei
Kula
Maui Humane Society
All senior adoptions are something to celebrate, but it's extra special when "long-timers" like finally find love again. Kula was adopted at ten years old after waiting ten months!Through no fault of her own, Kula came into the…
brown dog laying down
Mingo
One Tail at a Time
At 12 years old, Mingo came to One Tail at a Time (OTAT) when he was in need of a new home. The vet team worked diligently to heal Mingo, but after a series of strokes and a consistent heart problem, the team decided that hospice…
split screen of two chihuahua mixes
Bentley and Tyson
Jacksonville Humane Society
Even a hurricane couldn't break Bentley and Tyson's bond! At ten years old, Bentley and Tyson found themselves alone after their special person passed away. Thankfully, a kindhearted neighbor temporarily took these two best…
dog in the car
Hoss
Stop the Suffering
At 13 years old, Hoss was surrendered when his family had a new baby. He was heartbroken emotionally and suffering physically from neglect. Covered in fleas, he had a painful, fractured tooth and tested positive for heartworm…