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!

White terrier mix Ginger in front of red flowers
In Memory
Ginger
Ginger’s mom faces many barriers in getting her to the vet as she is disabled, does not drive and lives on a low income. So when Ginger suddenly had blood in her urine, her mom called the Animal Care Assistance Program (ACAP) in…
Chihuahua mix Daisy
Daisy
Those of us who have lost a pet know the heartache that comes with it. This past year, the pandemic has exacerbated that pain.Daisy, an eight-year-old Chihuahua mix, arrived at PAWS Atlanta just before Christmas. And while most…
Pomeranian Foxy
Foxy
Fourteen-year-old Foxy was picked up as a stray in Virginia. She arrived at Richmond Animal League (RAL) with severely matted fur, cloudy eyes and a tongue that stuck out the side of her mouth.Thanks to The Grey Muzzle…
Coco
The Shade Tree
Coco is a 12-year-old Labrador Retriever who found refuge at The Shade Tree, a shelter for homeless and abused women and children, which includes Noah’s Animal House pet sanctuary. Coco and her mom were living on the streets for…
Ranger
The Thulani Program
An old dog. A beloved dog. Ranger lived his entire life with a devoted elderly couple in a rented home, but then the owner of the house died and his family wanted the house back. Faced with losing their home, another…
Hope
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
Hope is one appropriately named dog! The nine-ish stray girl arrived at Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) in horrible condition. She was emaciated, hairless, and covered in sarcoptic mange. If that weren’t bad enough…
Bailey
PAWS - Pet Animal Welfare Society
We recently received this touching update from Bailey's mom, Georganne:Bailey just celebrated his eleventh birthday on the 30th, and he had a special breakfast—egg and some smoked salmon (not a staple)—along with his regular food…
Baron
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
Beautiful Baron suffered eight years of neglect and cruelty before being seized by the authorities. When he came to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR), he had lacerations on his neck, back and stomach along with severe…
Mitzi
In Memory
Mitzi
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue Inc.
Mitzi, Sunshine, and Romper came into Virginia German Shepherd Rescue (VGSR) in March, 2013, from elderly owners who were no longer able to care for their dogs.  Mitzi was kept outdoors in a long, narrow run, living in her…