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!
Louie
Surrendered by his owners for euthanasia, an unnamed blind shih tzu was transported to Carolina Poodle Rescue from a rural shelter. ‘Louie,” as he was appropriately dubbed by his transporter, swayed to the sound of music played…
Roxy
Ten-year-old Roxy was surrendered to the Sacramento SPCA simply for being “too old.” Life in the shelter was too stressful for her, so she was placed in a foster home where her doting foster mom noticed she had a cough. Chest x-…
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…
Princess
15 YRS
Ainmal Fix Clinic
Fifteen years ago, a little girl wished for a hamster—but instead, she got something even better: a tiny Chihuahua puppy named Princess. The two grew up together, inseparable through every stage of life. Now 21, Princess’s…
Einstein
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center
Eight-year-old Einstein may be a little nearsighted, but when he met his new family, he saw everything he needed—love, security, and a fresh start. When he first arrived at Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center…
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…