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!

Pookie at the shelter
Pookie
Update, April 2012Pookie was adopted! He recovered from his upper respiratory infection, his skin and fur cleared up nicely, and he was successfully treated for heartworms. Pookie is very much loved by his new family. Check out…
Angel and Bam Bam
Angel and Bam Bam
Angel and Bam Bam, two 11-year-old Italian Greyhounds, were turned into a shelter when their former owner went into a nursing home. Shelter staff told St. Louis Senior Dog Project Rescue they were fading fast and becoming ill…
Nicholas at the beach
In Memory
Nicholas
Grey Muzzle supports German Shepherd Rescue and Adoptions “Moment in Time” program so that senior dogs like Nicholas can experience their final years feeling loved. In their yearly grant report out this month, we learned about…
Martha von Hippo
9 YRS
Lollypop Farm (Humane Society of Greater Rochester)
With her soulful eyes and gentle spirit, Martha Von Hippo captured hearts the moment she arrived at Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester—she just needed a little extra care to find her perfect match. When…
Trouble
17 YRS
Humane Society of North Texas
At 17 years old, Trouble may have mellowed with age, but this spunky Pomeranian mix still has plenty of love and personality to share. Alongside his devoted owner, Dovie May, Trouble has spent his golden years in joyful…
Carly
8 YRS
Doberman Underground Rescue
From surviving the streets of Detroit to becoming a beloved companion, Carly’s story is a testament to the transformative power of care and compassion. At 8 years old, she was found as a stray in Detroit, battling heartworms and…
Mikayla
12 YRS
North Country Pet Adoption Services
At 12 years old, Mikayla’s life took an unexpected turn when her longtime owner had to surrender her to a New York City shelter. But thanks to a Grey Muzzle grant, North Country Pet Adoption Services was able to step in and give…
Charlie
11 YRS
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue
At 11 years old, Charlie's smile is brighter than ever! At 11 years old, this lovable Lab was in rough shape with painful dental issues. But with the help of Safe Harbor Lab Rescue and a Grey Muzzle grant, Charlie received life-…
Yoda
8 YRS
Oshkosh Area Humane Society
Yoda’s journey hasn’t been easy—rescued from a puppy mill and later surrendered due to potty-training challenges, her future looked uncertain. But thanks to a Grey Muzzle grant, Oshkosh Area Humane Society was able to provide…