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…
Grey Miniature Schnauzer
BooBoo
Kentucky Humane Society
BooBoo is a 16-year-old Miniature Schnauzer who was surrendered to the Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) after her owner passed away. BooBoo was very depressed and confused when she first arrived, as she had spent her entire life…
Red heeler Amber
Amber
Humane Society of Western Montana
Amber has been her owner’s therapy dog for her entire life. She has always been there for her person, and even helped her mom stay sober for eight years.When Amber ripped a tendon in her knee, she needed surgery to repair it. Due…
Happy the senior beagle
Happy
Beagles of New England States (B.O.N.E.S.)
Beagles of New England States (B.O.N.E.S.) received a Grey Muzzle grant to increase awareness of their Sensational Senior Beagles program. Their goal is more immediate placement of senior beagles into forever homes, thus allowing…
Corgi
Casey & Toby
Austin Humane Society
Casey and Toby arrived together at Austin Humane Society (AHS) after their owner passed away. At 12-years-old, these two dogs had been best friends for most of their lives and AHS was committed to adopting them to a new home…
Buddy
Buddy
The Animal Foundation
Buddy is a nine-year-old Yorkshire Terrier mix who arrived at The Animal Foundation this past April as a stray. He arrived with his mother Chloe, another senior dog.Buddy and Chloe wandered from their home frequently,…
Legacy and new dad
Legacy
Animal Protective Foundation
Recently, funds from a Grey Muzzle grant helped a beautiful senior dog named Legacy who was found to have 'dry eye' in both eyes, needed dental work, and suffered from cardiomyopathy. Given her symptoms and condition, the Animal…