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!
Bruce
12 YRS
At 12 years old, Bruce found himself in unfamiliar surroundings, struggling with itchy skin, dirty ears, and a life that had been anything but nurturing. Thankfully, Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries stepped in and, with the help…
Bhunte
10 YRS
Senior dogs need love and care everywhere—and thanks to your support, Grey Muzzle helps internationally, too! Bhunte, a senior dog rescued by Voice of Animal Nepal, faced life-threatening injuries after a tiger attack. Thanks to…
Oswald
10 YRS
After losing his guardian, 10-year-old Oswald faced a tough road ahead. This sweet Shih Tzu arrived at Young at Heart Senior Pet Adoptions with a host of untreated health concerns—pneumonia, dental issues, partial deafness,…
The Pekingese Pack
Austin Humane Society
The July 4th holiday always sends a rush of animals to area shelters. But, for the Austin Humane Society (AHS), last summer, it was July 3rd that brought more than a dozen senior Pekingese mixes through their doors.The…
Tasha T.
The Thulani Program
We all know the popular adage, “Who Rescued Who?” referring to the rewards that rescued animals provide their adopters. The Thulani Program, a program of German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California, has a real life example in…
Apollo
Austin Pets Alive
Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) rescued 8-year-old Apollo from the city shelter, where it was discovered he had a large mass. He also seemed to be overly tired, even for a lower energy dog. Because of his age and possible medical needs…
Shirley Jones
Badass Brooklyn Rescue
Shirley Jones made the trek to Brooklyn, New York, all the way from Selma, Alabama. At 14 years of age, this sweet terrier mix found herself in a shelter when her owner passed away. As rescuers from Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue…
Snuggles
Asheville Humane Society
Snuggles is an 18-year-old (yes, 18!) Rat Terrier mix. Her dad Tim is a veteran and just adores Snuggles. Unfortunately, Tim reached out to Asheville Humane Society (AHS) because he was in need of some help and didn’t know where…
Mysti
Fairy Tail Endings, Inc.
Mysti is three success stories rolled into one! This ten-year-old border collie has been with her mom since she was just a pup, and throughout her life has been extremely active in Frisbee competitions. Her mom originally…