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!

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Ty
Ty has a lot to smile about... He's finally free from pain and adopted at nine years young! Ty was surrendered to Austin Humane Society with a significant mass, causing him great discomfort and needing immediate…
tan shepherd mix
Greta
Greta arrived in Northern Virginia at Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) after being transported all the way from Tennessee where she was surrendered by her owner. This sweet 9-year-old shepherd mix was in need of…
Nellie
Whoa Nellie! At ten years old, tiny, brave Min Pin/Chihuahua mix Nellie was found on the street, scared and alone. An Animal Control Officer saw that she was in great need of medical care and brought her to Silicon…
Meechi
Animal Rescue, Inc.
Meechi, a loving and shy female medium-size mixed breed, came to Animal Rescue, Inc. as an owner surrender through their Crisis Intervention Program, which provides supportive services to pet owners and their pets in times of…
Ruby
Ruby
Kentucky Humane Society
Sometimes, pets and their people need a little extra help. Jessica brought Ruby, her 10-year-old Puggle, to the Kentucky Humane Society’s Healthy Pets Clinic for vaccines. The Healthy Pets Clinic (HPC) is a nonprofit, low-…
Bear
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
An older, mixed breed, black dog, came to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) as a stray. They named him Bear and aged him at about 14 years old. Bear looked a bit rough when he arrived, his fur was not filled out and he was…
Murphy
Knox PAWS - Knox County Council on Aging
Ms. Lois reached out to Knox PAWS in January of 2018 after her doctor suggested having an animal companion to help with her depression and loneliness.  Ms. Lois desperately wanted the companionship of a furry friend but knew…
Mugsy
Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI)
Mugsy came to Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI) after being abandoned by his family. Mugsy was not only a staff and volunteer favorite, but a grandpa and friend to so many other RBARI dogs. You couldn’t miss Mugsy if…
Buddy
Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center
Buddy, a 12-year-old Schnauzer found himself at Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) because his owner could no longer afford to care for him, and couldn't provide in depth veterinary care.When the little guy arrived, his senior…