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!

Lollie, the Shih Tzu, now deceased
In Memory
Lollie
Lollie, a sweet and loving 10-year-old Shih Tzu, was bone-weary with horrendous multiple ailments when she was rescued from a shelter by Los Angeles-based Tails of the City Animal Rescue. Lollie's coat was severely…
Nolan, a hound mix
Nolan
Adorable Nolan, a sweet-natured 10-year-old Hound mix, was found on the streets of Ohio and rescued by The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. Sporting long legs and a crooked smile, Nolan quickly endeared himself to everyone he met…
Bandit Laying on the Floor
Bandit
Rescued by Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio (AHDRO), the beguiling Bandit had lived outside among trash his entire life, his only shelter an overturned picnic table. When the 10-year-old tricolor rough Collie came to…
Corine
Corine
Foothills Animal Shelter
At 14-years-old, Corine was having a run of hard luck as a stray. That is until she wound up at Foothills Animal Shelter in Colorado. Corine had some evidence of being neglected. Her coat was so matted it was impossible to…
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Lil' Kim
Maui Humane Society
Lil' Kim, a senior Pomeranian, arrived as a stray at the Maui Humane Society in Hawaii with a mouthful of missing, broken, and loose teeth. Luckily, her tarnished smile didn't deter the team from saving this precious pup.Lil' Kim…
white dog facing camera
Daisy
Jacksonville Humane Society
Daisy, a cute 14-year-old chihuahua mix, was found as a stray and rescued by a Good Samaritan. She posted Daisy’s picture on Facebook, saying that she had to find the owner or Daisy would need to go to the shelter. …
brown fluffy dog with soulful eyes
Chunky Brown
UCAN Nonprofit Spay & Neuter Clinic
Chunky Brown’s family was terribly worried about his swollen front paw and hair loss on his belly, but they were struggling financially and simply couldn’t afford care at their local animal clinic. Thankfully, United Coalition…
long haired chihuahua smiling
Strawbe
Kentucky Humane Society
Frances called the Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Help Line in a panic. She, her spouse and their 11-year-old Chihuahua, Strawbe, had lost their home. Frances had found a new apartment that allowed pets, but the lease did not…
shih tzu dog laying on back
Bitz
Animal Care Assistance Programs - ACAP
Bitz, a 15-year-old Shih-Tzu, was in dire need of surgery to save his life. Sadly, the veterinarian where he lived in rural Virginia didn’t have the resources to help him. And his mom couldn’t afford a specialty clinic.…