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!

Hound dog with tongue out
Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown, a sweet, nine-year-old hound mix, came to our grantee Pawmetto Lifeline in South Carolina because his owner could no longer care for him. He had been kept as a strictly outdoor dog and, sadly, tested positive for…
Helga smiling
Helga
After being found as a stray and bouncing in and out of a local shelter, nine-year-old Helga was transferred to the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).When the staff first met her to perform an initial evaluation, Helga…
Brown pittie mix Milton
Milton
Milton and his wiggly butt had been at Chicago Animal Care and Control for two whole months. A ten-year-old pittie with a heart murmur, Milton quickly became a volunteer favorite at the shelter and had many wonderful pals rooting…
Bear
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
An older, mixed breed, black dog, came to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) as a stray. They named him Bear and aged him at about 14 years old. Bear looked a bit rough when he arrived, his fur was not filled out and he was…
Murphy
Knox PAWS - Knox County Council on Aging
Ms. Lois reached out to Knox PAWS in January of 2018 after her doctor suggested having an animal companion to help with her depression and loneliness.  Ms. Lois desperately wanted the companionship of a furry friend but knew…
Mugsy
Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI)
Mugsy came to Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI) after being abandoned by his family. Mugsy was not only a staff and volunteer favorite, but a grandpa and friend to so many other RBARI dogs. You couldn’t miss Mugsy if…
Buddy
Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center
Buddy, a 12-year-old Schnauzer found himself at Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) because his owner could no longer afford to care for him, and couldn't provide in depth veterinary care.When the little guy arrived, his senior…
Swanno
Kentucky Humane Society
William and Lucy are a senior couple who are both disabled and on a fixed income. Recently, they moved to a new pet-friendly apartment with their senior Chihuahua, Swanno. But, after paying for advance rent and the security…
Astro
Austin Pets Alive
In August, Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) rescued 12-year-old Maltese mix Astro from the city’s public shelter, where in years past, his age and medical issues would have led to likely euthanasia. Fortunately, APA! now provides a…