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!
In Memory
Mitzi
Mitzi, Sunshine, and Romper came into Virginia German Shepherd Rescue (VGSR) in March, 2013, from elderly owners who were no longer able to care for their dogs. Mitzi was kept outdoors in a long, narrow run, living in her…
Lola
Lola is the poster child for spaying and neutering. She came to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) as an overweight nine-year-old with a life-threatening Pyometra infection. Her family couldn’t afford surgery and…
Cowboy
Cowboy arrived at Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) as a stray, with his roughly 10-year-old arthritic frame carrying lots of extra weight. His coat was badly matted and 20 teeth were cracked or abscessed, requiring…
Summer
8 YRS
KARES
Summer, an 8-year old hound mix, was seen wandering in Kaloko on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Worried forher well-being, several neighbors tried to come together and capture her, but she was skittish and wouldn't…
Hazel
13 YRS
CASPCA
When 13-year-old Hazel was surrendered to the shelter in June, she was severely overweight and struggling with multiple health issues. The clinic staff at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA immediately fell in love with this easy-…
Roxie
7 YRS
Petey and Furends
Senior girl Roxie was a stray who found herself in an overcrowded shelter in North Carolina. Petey and Furends stepped in to transport her to Washington D.C. in hopes that greater exposure may help her chances of being adopted.…
Carly
14 YRS
Animal Fix Clinic
Carly's owners recently noticed that she wasn't her usual happy self. She was lethargic and not interested in eating. Concerned, they took 14-year-old Carly to their local ER, where she was diagnosed with a terrible infection.…
Rudy
8 YRS
Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE)
Rudy, an eight-year-old Mini Dachshund, took a bad tumble off the couch earlier this fall. He was having trouble getting around the house and was reluctant to go for his usual walks. His loving owner was very worried but was on…
Buddy
11 YRS
Humane Society of North Texas
Buddy came to the Humane Society of North Texas as an abandoned stray who was severely malnourished. A medical exam revealed that this special senior was also suffering from advanced cancer.However, Buddy hasn’t let his diagnosis…