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!
Ethel
The Humane Society For Hamilton County (HSHC) in Indiana didn't think twice about pulling Ethel from a local shelter and accepting her into their adoption program. This 13-year-old gal was at risk of euthanasia due to her age and…
Zena
The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) received Zena from an individual with too many dogs. When she arrived at the shelter, it was discovered she had large cysts on her chest and left hip. She was also quite overweight and…
George Washingbone
George Washingbone is a lovable, ten-year-old Dachshund who arrived at Prairie Paws Animal Shelter (PPAS) as a stray. Thanks to a Grey Muzzle grant, all senior dogs get a senior-specific wellness exam and labwork upon intake.…
In Memory
Jane
Shades of Grey Sanctuary (SPARRO)
Jane was left with a neighbor when her humans decided to move to New Zealand. A year later, the neighbors were working long hours and Jane had to stay home alone for 10-12 hours--just too long for an old dog. Unable to deal with…
In Memory
Halo
Southwest Pennsylvania Retriever Rescue (SPARRO)
Halo, an old chocolate lab, was found as a stray in rural Ohio and taken to the local shelter. Southwest Pennsylvania Retriever Rescue (SPARRO) works on a regular basis with this shelter and was happy to make the 300 mile drive…
In Memory
Baby
Central Texas Dachshund Rescue
Last month we learned that 13-year-old Baby, a mini-dachshund, entered the hospice program at Central Texas Dachshund Rescue. CTDR says, "Baby came to us with her buddy after spending her entire life in the backyard of her home.…
Nolan
Saint Louis Senior Dog Project
Nolan is a nice, older dog who was left behind in an empty house when his former humans moved out. He was picked up by animal control where he was near the top of their list for euthanasia. He was horribly matted when he came to…
Mooter
Saint Louis Senior Dog project
Mooter, a spaniel mix, spent his nine years of life on the end of a chain, like many other dogs at a rural property in North Carolina. Community Partnership for Pets worked with Grey Muzzle to find homes for Mooter and several…
Cabot
St. Louis Senior Dog Project
Cabot was rescued from animal control by St. Louis Senior Dog Project, and Grey Muzzle paid for his medical care. He is a Pekingese boy about 12 years old. How he ended up as a stray picked up by animal control we'll never…