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!
Rain
Rain is a nine-year-old pitbull mix who was surrendered to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA when her owner experienced housing difficulties. Staff remarked how she always had a smile on her face, though things weren’t always…
Bear Burrito
Bear Burrito came to Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in April of 2021 as part of the Friends of County Animal Shelters transport program. Through this program, RCHS accepts transferred animals from…
Paisley
Paisley, a pekingese/ shih-tzu mix, is a feisty senior lady!Found as a stray, her coat was matted so badly that it pulled on her skin with every step. The crowded local shelter reached out to Young at Heart for help. Upon arrival…
Rimsky
Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary
Rimsky, a 12-year-old Miniature Pinscher, has always had bad teeth. Even after a teeth cleaning a few years ago, his mouth was still very smelly and it gradually got worse. For the past two years, he has not been active or his…
Roxy
Live Love Animal Rescue
Sweet Roxy, an adorable Cocker Spaniel, was surrendered to Live Love Animal Rescue by her owner after both of them had been living in a car. After a while, it became clear that, although she was very loved, her owner just could…
Suzie
Tyson's Place Animal Rescue
The mission of Tyson's Place Animal Rescue is to assist terminally ill people with finding new families for their pets. That's how Suzie ended up at Tyson's - her owner passed away at the age of 94 and so Suzie…
Bootsie
Vanderburgh Humane Society
Bootsie is a very well-mannered, seven-year-old, happy little terrier mix. She ended up with our new grantee, Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS) in Indiana, after her family could no longer care for her. Other than thinking walking…
Hacky Sack
West Valley Humane Society
Hacky Sack is an eight-year-old Basset Hound who wound up at West Valley Humane Society (WVHS) as a stray. It might have been a blessing in disguise for this handsome guy as he had quite a few medical problems, including kennel…
Betty White
PAWS Atlanta
When 10-year-old Betty White arrived at Fulton County Animal Services (in GA), they were concerned she might not make it because she was so sick with a severe respiratory infection, heartworms and a heart murmur. She was…