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!
Henrietta
14 YRS
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
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
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…
Lola
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
Lola is the poster child for spaying and neutering. She came to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) as an overweight nine-year-old with a life-threatening Pyometra infection. Her family couldn’t afford surgery and…
Cowboy
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
Cowboy arrived at Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) as a stray, with his roughly 10-year-old arthritic frame carrying lots of extra weight. His coat was badly matted and 20 teeth were cracked or abscessed, requiring…
Tyra
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
Sometimes dogs that are clearly not Golden Retrievers end up at Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR), as was the case with the adorable, tiny Border Collie mix, 12-year-old Tyra. Tyra’s much-loved mom had to move to an…
Kumal
The Thulani Program of German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California
The report from the shelter was extremely grim—not only was Kumal more than 11 years old, he reportedly had a very serious spinal injury, had difficulty getting up and walking, and clearly was coping with a troubling…
Statler and Waldorf
St. Louis Senior Dog Project
Adorable senior muppets Statler and Waldorf are a bonded pair, becoming homeless after their owner passed away. With a grant from Grey Muzzle, St. Louis Senior Dog Project took care of their dental issues and…
Helen
Carolina Basset Hound Rescue
Helen is a beautiful blind senior gal who arrived at Carolina Basset Hound Rescue (CBHR) with a serious case of pseudomonas in her right ear. Thanks to our generous Grey Muzzle…