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!
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.…
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…
Gracie
Old Gracie arrived at Yonkers Animal Shelter in late February. The staff knew she had something wrong with her, probably old-age related, maybe hips. When we found out about Gracie, we had to send a bed from the Grey Muzzle Bed…
Gizmo
Muttville
Tere knew her mom needed a companion. But her mom uses a walker and she needed a dog that was not too small, so she wouldn't trip over him. Gizmo was the perfect match -- he and Tere's mom walk at the same speed because Gizmo has…
Merlin
Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas (GRRNT)
This month we found out about two new seniors who entered the Permanent Foster program at the Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas (GRRNT), Merlin and Brinkley. Grey Muzzle helps fund this program.Merlin's former owner released…
In Memory
Brinkley
Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas (GRRNT)
Brinkley is a senior who was recently made a Permanent Foster at the Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas (GRRNT) due to cancer. He developed a fibro-sarcoma cancerous tumor that was removed from his nose, leaving him with a…
Missy
St. Louis Senior Dog Project
February 2009This sweet lady is Missy, a senior dog about of about 9 years. She ended up in the county animal control after her elderly owner died. St. Louis Senior Dog Project was told police broke down the front door to…
In Memory
Lena
OldDog Haven
We all know about the horrible conditions puppy mill dogs endure. But one of the saddest kinds of stories we see all too frequently is a similar level of neglect, or even worse, in an owner’s home. Lena’s elderly owner was not…