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!

yorkie
Boulder
Sweet senior Boulder is a puppy mill survivor. She was surrendered to Shelter From The Storm after eight years of receiving minimal to non-existent veterinary care, no social interaction, and no toys or treats that…
brown and black dog
Chewpee
We love when a senior dog's sad story gets a happy ending and a new beginning instead! At 15 years old, Chewpee the Chihuahua lost both of his owners within six months after they each sadly passed away. Family members…
2 grey dogs
Sherlock and Watson
Bonded pair Sherlock and Watson were rescued by Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) from a rural shelter where limited resources and overflowing animals meant these two seniors needed help. Upon examination, ARNO's medical…
Pit bull terrier Jason
Jason
Kauai Humane Society
Jason arrived at the Kauai Humane Society as a stray. Not much was known about this sweet, eight-year-old senior, except that he came into the shelter with severe skin allergies. Even though Jason was super uncomfortable, staff…
Mini poodle Bartlett
Bartlett
Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center
Bartlett is an eight-year-old miniature poodle who arrived at Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center as a stray. This was certainly a blessing in disguise for poor Bartlett.When he arrived, the shelter manager noted he had a…
Ethel
Ethel
Humane Society For Hamilton County
The Humane Society For Hamilton County (HSHC) in Indiana didn't think twice about pulling Ethel from a local shelter and accepting her into their adoption program. This 13-year-old gal was at risk of euthanasia due to her age and…
Zena
Zena
Humane Society of Central Oregon
The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) received Zena from an individual with too many dogs. When she arrived at the shelter, it was discovered she had large cysts on her chest and left hip. She was also quite overweight and…
Black and tan dachshund
George Washingbone
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
George Washingbone is a lovable, ten-year-old Dachshund who arrived at Prairie Paws Animal Shelter (PPAS) as a stray. Thanks to a Grey Muzzle grant, all senior dogs get a senior-specific wellness exam and labwork upon intake.…
Hound dog with tongue out
Charlie Brown
Pawmetto Lifeline
Charlie Brown, a sweet, nine-year-old hound mix, came to our grantee Pawmetto Lifeline in South Carolina because his owner could no longer care for him. He had been kept as a strictly outdoor dog and, sadly, tested positive for…