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!

dog in the car
Hoss
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 …
white chihuahua
Bart
Sweet little Bart had a loving home, but sadly his owner developed health issues that prevented her from giving him the care he needed. She loved him so much that she made the incredibly difficult decision to do what was best for…
terrier in hat
Dukey
During a 911 medical response in rural New Mexico, the fire department happened to come across Dukey at the residence. At ten years old, he was suffering from severe and untreated dry eye disease. This poor guy was in extreme…
Chocolate lab mix Gianna
Gianna
Peak Lab Rescue
Sweet 11-year-old Gianna arrived at Peak Lab Rescue (North Carolina) this past spring with a skin infection, scarring on her head and ears, and an old injury to her left pelvis that resulted in a slight limp. This silly lady is…
Leo the poodle mix
Leo
Connecticut Humane Society
Meet Leo! He is one in a million, but he is also one of nearly two dozen pups – nearly all of them seniors – that arrived at the Connecticut Humane Society as part of an animal cruelty investigation.This 13-year-old miniature…
Marcus & Rocco
Rocco
C.A.R.E.4Paws
C.A.R.E.4Paws in California has helped Marcus and his eight-year-old dog Rocco several times over the years with vaccines and other basic services. Marcus is currently homeless and does the best he can for Rocco, but needs help…
Black cocker spaniel
Kingsley
Humane Society of Greater Rochester (Lollypop Farm)
Kingsley, a 13-year-old cocker spaniel, was surrendered to the Humane Society of Greater Rochester (aka Lollypop Farm) from a family who owned him for two years. The other pets in the household did not care for Kingsley, and this…
Little Guy
Little Guy
Seattle Humane
Thanks to Seattle Humane’s Pet Project, which provides services to pets belonging to low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS or cancer and is funded in part by a Grey Muzzle grant, Little Guy was able to get the dental care…
Ernest the hound dog
Ernest
Oshkosh Area Humane Society
Ernest came to Oshkosh Area Humane Society (OAHS) in Wisconsin as a stray. The staff was immediately smitten with his sweet personality and happy-go-lucky attitude.When this nine-year-old hound arrived at OAHS, he had horribly…