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!

Beagle Maggie Mae
Maggie Mae
Sweet Maggie Mae was found injured on the side of the road in Georgia. She had a broken leg and her back was obviously hurt, so animal control figured she was probably struck by a car. This adorable eight-year-old Beagle…
Levi wearing a red bowtie
Levi
It has taken a village to save Levi!He came to Austin Humane Society (AHS) from the Louisiana SPCA in partnership with the Houston SPCA during the crisis response to Hurricane Laura this past fall. This senior pup had obvious…
Brown and white collie mix Ridge
Ridge
Ridge, a nine-year old collie mix, was found abandoned in an old house with other dogs. They were left with no food or water. Sadly, Ridge was picked on by the other dogs and had bite marks all over his body.Once rescued by…
smiling pit bull
Rain
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA
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…
tan chihuahua on wooden deck
Bear Burrito
Rancho Coastal Humane Society
     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…
cleaned up dog looking at the camera
Paisley
Young at Heart
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…
black and brown hound dog
Chesney
Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation
From hurricane survivor to happily ever after! After being found as a 9-year-old stray in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Chesney was rescued as part of an evacuation transport from Louisiana to Virginia last…
tan bulldog
Bear
Humane Society for Hamilton County
Thirteen-year-old Sir Bear arrived at Indianapolis Animal Care Services after his previous family had to move and could not find pet-friendly housing. Staff at the nearby Humane Society for Hamilton County immediately fell in…
grey poodle smiling
Margot
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue
Originally estimated to be 12 years old, Margot came into the care of our friends at Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, missing most of her fur and suffering from a fractured shoulder. She was placed in a foster home, where she started…