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!

older woman and dog
Lovely
Little Lovely was found wandering on a busy street, in urgent need of medical attention. She was brought to the local animal shelter, and though her previous family was located, they chose to surrender her because they could…
Griffey
Griffey
Shared from the BARCS Facebook page:"12-year-old Griffey and his mom were both diagnosed with cancer. While trying to care for her own ongoing needs, poor Griffey was struggling with a high-grade mast cell tumor in his rear…
bull terrier with flower crown
Honor
Honor, a 10-year-old bull terrier, and her pups were found wandering in a rural area. A good Samaritan brought them to NMDOG, where the pups were evaluated and found to be in good health. Honor, however, was not: her teeth were…
Dave
7 YRS
The Bond Between
When his mom underwent emergency heart surgery, her first thought wasn’t about herself—it was about Dave. Her beloved senior Shih Tzu had been by her side for years, and the thought of him alone and uncertain made her recovery…
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…