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!

pair of retrievers - one yellow, one chocolate
Winnie and Robin
Two senior golden retriever mixes, nicknamed by Atlanta Lab Rescue as ‘the Golden Girls’, were picked up as strays in bad shape. Both had heartworms, which were causing underlying issues to worsen.  ALR named them Winnie and…
boxer in the grass looking up at camera
Molson
A happy new year, indeed!Molson (formerly Samuel) spent 369 days waiting for his forever home due to medical and behavioral challenges preventing him from being at his best. NorCal Boxer Rescue stepped in to…
black shih tzu in a cone
Oreo
What's an Oreo? Not just milk's favorite cookie! It's also the name of this adorable 14-year-old Shih Tzu who recently met our friends at Philly PAWS for eye surgery. Oreo's owner couldn't handle the financial burden of…
Henrietta
14 YRS
Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary
Of all the things 14-year-old Henrietta could have lost in her time as a stray, her spirit wasn’t one of them. When she arrived at a county shelter on the Arizona-Nevada border, this tiny Chihuahua was still full of wags and…
Luna
8 YRS
Found House Pet Support Program
For Luna and her dad, home is wherever they’re together. But when life took an unexpected turn, Luna’s devoted owner—a veteran—needed emergent, temporary shelter and resources to get back on his feet. That meant finding a safe…
Lola
17 YRS
NMDOG
At 16 (or maybe 17!), Lola has spent most of her life knowing nothing but love. Rescued as a young pup, she’s been by her mom’s side for well over a decade—enjoying all the cuddles, belly rubs, and treats a senior girl could ask…
Shadow
11 YRS
Dorchester Paws
At 11 years old, Shadow’s journey to a loving home was anything but easy. Surrendered after years as an outdoor dog, he arrived at Dorchester Paws with thinning fur, severe flea infestation, and heartworm disease. As if that wasn…
Petunia
10 YRS
Lionel's Legacy
At 10 years old, Petunia’s future was uncertain. Her devoted dad, facing personal challenges, realized he could no longer provide the care she needed. Wanting the best for her, he turned to a trusted veterinary clinic for…
Herman
9 YRS
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue
When Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue saved 9-year-old Herman from animal control, he was in rough shape. This resilient Poodle-Terrier mix needed extensive medical care—including a much-needed dental procedure funded by a Grey Muzzle…