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!
Sherman
8 YRS
Sweet senior hound Sherman arrived at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville, NC with an unknown history and various health issues. It was obvious to staff that Sherman had suffered severe neglect.He was underweight, heartworm…
Emely
11 YRS
Emely, an 11-year-old Chipoo, was brought to Mercy Crusade in Oxnard, CA when she developed a concerning mammary mass that needed to be examined by a veterinarian. Mercy Crusade is a non-profit low-cost vet clinic that focuses on…
Mia
13 YRS
Mia is a 13-year-old Chihuahua who is adored by her mom. She is a sweet, happy senior girl, but her mom recently became concerned about the condition of Mia's teeth. With the help of her caregiver John (pictured here), Mia's mom…
Jet
Connecticut Humane Society
Jet came to CT Humane as part of a collaboration with a local animal control partner who had seized him as part of an investigation.The big, fluffy senior boy was in pain – three of his nails were torn (and…
Scooby
Dharma Rescue for Cats & Dogs
A good Samaritan discovered a paralyzed dog laying in a back patio helplessly barking in Tijuana, Mexico. She posted a video of him covered in flies, laying in the hot sun and unable to move. She spoke with his family and they…
Smokey
Pets Alive
Smokey is an 11-year-old rat terrier who made his way to Pets Alive in New York on a transport mission all the way from Louisiana. While Smokey got a lot of tender loving care from volunteers and staff at Pets Alive, he became…
Ernie
Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe County (Lollypop Farm)
Seven years ago, Ernie came to Lollypop Farm from another shelter on a life-saving rescue waggin’ from Ohio. He was just a puppy at that time and was adopted into a home quickly.Sadly, after seven years, Ernie found himself back…
Snowball
Heartland Animal Shelter
Snowball is a ten-year-old Shih Tzu mix who was found wandering outside alone and brought into Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) with an infected eye. CACC was not able to give him the medical care he needed, so they turned…
Coco
Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
Coco was surrendered to the Southampton Animal Shelter when his family could no longer care for him. This 11-year-old lab was born to be someone’s loyal companion. Remember Shadow from Homeward Bound? Well, that’s Coco!When he…