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!

small brown dog showing belly
Bella
Fifteen-year-old Bella means everything to her dad. He writes, “Bella has been my spunky best friend for 15 years. I live alone and she’s my companion, listener, comedian, supporter…if you’ve been fortunate enough to have a…
schnauzer on a leash ready to go home
Shorty
Super senior, Shorty, an 18-year-old miniature schnauzer, was surrendered to Sacramento SPCA because his previous owner said he was “too old and sickly." He had alopecia, an auto-immune disorder that makes fur fall out, and…
recently groomed black dog outside
Pepper
A Naperville Area Humane Society volunteer asked for help when he found out that his neighbor was going into hospice and senior dog, Pepper, would be surrendered. The man had no family willing to take Pepper. NAHS knew they…
Sammi
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue
A medical expense grant awarded to Safe Harbor Lab Rescue from The Grey Muzzle Organization enabled Kristina and Derek to add ten-year-old Sammi to their family. This lovely black Lab girl is simply thrilled to have…
In Memory
Pepper
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue
A grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization to the Virginia German Shepherd Rescue (VGSR) made all the difference for Pepper who was rescued at the age of 12. Thanks to Grey Muzzle funding, there was never any question about…
Belinda
Belinda
Monroe County Friends of Animals
Beagle mix Belinda was approximately eight years old when she was brought in to the shelter as a stray. During her initial medical exam, she was found to be in dire health. She had a tumor on her right hind leg, infected ears,…
Dharma
Dharma
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue
Circumstances found 10-year-old Dharma abandoned in a shack along with a teenage boy, left to fend for themselves. Starving, with fur falling out and skin infections, Dharma was down to 46 lbs. The teenage boy’s aunt discovered…
Benny
Benny
Senior Dogs 4 Seniors
Benny came to Senior Dogs 4 Seniors as a rescue from an elderly hoarder who had moved out and left the dogs behind. Ten years old and blind, Benny had been kept outside on a chain. His foster mom, Karen, took him home and said…
Kaiser
Kaiser
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue
Thanks to a medical expense grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization and the great work of Safe Harbor Lab Rescue, Ronald and Kathryn's four-legged kids, Holly, Molly and Cody, are thrilled to announce that they have a new brother…