Join Our Cause to Save Senior Dogs
Just as 50 is the new 30 for people, our senior dogs still have so much joy to share , yet they’re often overlooked for adoption and are at greatest risk when shelters run out of space. These grants help rewrite that story, funding critical medical and dental care, adoption initiatives, foster and hospice programs, and resources that keep senior dogs with the families who love them.
Your love for senior dogs makes Grey Muzzle's work possible. Because of your generosity, thousands of senior dogs get the second chance they deserve each year!
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Our Mission
Helping Senior Dogs Thrive Nationwide Since 2008
Who We Are
The Grey Muzzle Organization is the largest national nonprofit organization focused specifically on the well-being of senior dogs.
What We Do
Our grants fund programs such as medical and dental care, adoptions, hospice, and other lifesaving efforts to help older dogs.
Who We Help
We save and improve the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal welfare groups nationwide.
From Forgotten to Forever Homes
Many senior dogs enter shelters with urgent medical needs—whether found as strays or surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them. Grey Muzzle funding meets these challenges head-on, giving thousands of older dogs the second chances they deserve.
Dogs like Maya are proof. After spending 10 years confined and repeatedly bred, Maya faced euthanasia in an overcrowded shelter. Thanks to Grey Muzzle and Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary, she found rescue and healing—and made room for two more at-risk dogs.
Her daughter Molly, left behind in another shelter, was suffering from an undiagnosed illness. Maya’s care led to Molly’s diagnosis—anaplasmosis, a treatable tick-borne disease—a life-saving discovery made possible by the Grey Muzzle grant.
Your Gift Helps Save Homeless Senior Dogs
Senior dogs depend on us to care for them through all stages of their lives. Your tax-deductible donation will provide them with the care they need to get adopted and live out their golden years, months, or weeks in a place of love, security and peace.
Dogs We Remember
Always in My Heart
Our supporters celebrate cherished pets by making a special Grey Muzzle Memorial donation.
Mrs. Pants
Lauren
Mrs. Pants - This beautiful dog came into our lives in 2009. We adopted her from a local shelter and ...
Cubby
Frances
Our precious Cubby has crossed the rainbow bridge. Dr. Walsh has been his veterinarian for over 8 ...
Daphne
Robert & Joan
Daphne lived to the amazing age of 21, but we wish it could have been forever. We will never forget ...
Luke Skywalker
The White Claws
In Memory of Luke Skywalker Hiers 2010 – January 15, 2025 Luke was a kind and gentle soul, the kind ...
Lupin
Rhonda
This is in memory of Lupin! You were "more then a pet, but a family member." You left paw prints in ...
Oliver
Vicki and Karen
For 14 wonderful years, Oliver brought endless joy and love to his moms, Vicki and Karen. Rescued ...
Torrie
Scott and Barbara
How do I describe Torrie? My best friend, an overused tag but one that said who he was. He made sure ...
Apple
Julie
Apple was a wonderful girl who was cherished by her loving pet parents and many friends. She will be ...
Odin
Steve & Valerie
Odin was the sweetest, happiest and gentlest of dogs for 13 years. Even towards the end, when he had ...
Darby
Vicki and Karen
Dog is such a very small word for something that takes up so much room in your heart.
Buffy
Jennifer Kain
Not a day goes by that we don’t remember how much love & happiness you gave us all. We call November ...
Mack
Ann
Mack brought so much joy to all who knew him, most of all his family, the Feldmans, who he loved ...
Squirt
Barry & Julie
In memory of one of the sweetest little dogs we've ever met. A gentle and happy little soul. We're ...
Gizmo
Michelle
Gizmo, you gave 16 years of loyalty, companionship, love and laughs to your wonderful family, Kari ...
Cobra
Matthew Wagner
To my sweet boy Cobra. We miss you everyday B-Jack. I’m thankful for the 16 years I was lucky enough ...
Felix
Sandra Graham
In honor and celebration of the life and love we shared with Fe. We love you so much. Auntie Sandy ...
Hershey
Vicki and Karen
In memory of sweet Hershey Pup who brought endless joy and unconditional love to her people, Mark ...
Moe
Breanna
Monroe, Moe, Monroses, you were the embodiment of unconditional love and loyalty. You gave your ...
Rocky
Karen
Sweet Rocky was a beloved companion to his favorite human, Karen, who rescued him about 8 years ago ...
Luce
Sarah and Rose
This donation is in memory of sweet Luce who lived a long and wonderful life with Bonnie and Amy ...
Marion
Adam & April
Adopted sight unseen in 2020 at 12 years old to give her a peaceful way to ride out her senior dog ...
Percy
Connie & Mark Spasser
Percy was the special dog of two special people. There was no such thing as a stranger to Percy, who ...
Bucky
Sarah and Rose
This donation is in honor of the tiny but mighty Bucky. He was lucky enough to live many loving ...
Simba
The Grover Family
In loving memory of our dearest Simba. You showered us with love and affection your entire life ...
Linus
Jen & Rob
Linus was part of our family for many years. We called him our little fox because of his looks and ...
Nola
Jenny and Tyler Dingus
Sweet Nola who loved her family and her treats. Who gave the best greetings and company. Who will be ...
Lupin
Rhonda
Lupin, a tiny but fierce pup, left us yesterday (4/8/24). His paws has touched many hearts. Being ...
Mambo
Leslie, Abby, & Fred
Mambo was adopted as a 1 year old and gave us 15 additional years of love and companionship. He was ...
Ruby
B,S,G,GW,E
With love and support for Brad, Megan & Jack. Ruby loved and is loved. She had a wonderful life and ...
Ike
Ashley
In support of Shay and Debbie, in loving memory of Ike. You all are family to me, and I will miss my ...
Max
Pareena
For Sareena: In loving memory of Max, "macky boy," good old faithful who will never be forgotten. We ...
Lemon
Olivia
Lemon was adopted in early 2021 by my parents. While she was with my parents the shortest amount of ...
Spokane
Michelle Larson
“Everything I know I learned from dogs.” – Nora Roberts Spokane was your world, and you were hers ...
Oliver
Laura Wheaton
Oliver was loved fiercely by his mommy for all of his 17 years and he brought joy to so many. He was ...
Sophie & Daisy
Bill & Nancy Rice
for Bill Rice’s birthday, in honor of precious family members Daisy & Sophie
Shadow
Vicki and Karen
In loving memory of Shadow who brought much love and joy to his family.
Abbie
Ashley Ackley
For Sara Wolcott: “These is no greater earthly privilege than to have been loved by a dog.“ In ...
Pugsly
Ashley Ackley
For Jessie Laney: “That they don’t live all of the days of our lives is so far the only fault I have ...
Sasha and Bear
Erica
Remembering the wonderful lives that Sasha and Bear shared with Stella and Gary--all the happy days ...
Maddy
Friends of Barb Cannon and Maddy
In support of Barb Cannon and in loving memory of Maddy
Daisy Mae
Tom & Laura
In memory of Daisy Mae. She loved Christmas lights, supervising our work and exercise, and going for ...
Daisy Mae and Kiah
Sarah Asadorian and Rose Paylor
This donation was made in memory of Daisy and Kiah who both were fortunate enough to live into their ...
Grammy Truly Scrumptious
Irene Fluker
Truly was Amy's best friend for the last 15 years. They shared everything together; laughter, tears ...
Itzi
Anita Berwanger
In loving memory of Itzi, the off-roader! Who loved exploring native habitats with her Mom and Dad.
Pearl
Amanda Hartman
In memory of the best friend a historian could ever ask for: a girl who loved her family and ...
Hobeaux
Jennie Q
In memory of a wonderful dog and a life well lived! Sweet dreams Hobeaux!
Daphne
Barry & Julie Dudley
For Gaynor's most beloved baby girl, Daphne. She was always by Gaynor's side.
Bob
Lexi
15 years of furry fun and lots of love. He was small, but he had a big heart. He will forever be ...
Lucky LuLu Williams
Julie & David Delorme
This gift is in memory of Lucky LuLu Williams. Lucky was rescued as a puppy by our friend Melissa ...
Chapelle
Bluestein Wealth Management
In Memory of Kathy and David's beloved dog, Chapelle
Duke
Vicki and Karen
Faithful companion to Jody and Kerri; soulmate to Keystone. You found in them your forever home ...
Suzie
Sharon
Suzie, this is for your parents who honored me by sharing you with me!!! They entrusted me helping ...
Dogs You've Helped
Meet the Dogs
Meet some of the senior dogs helped by The Grey Muzzle Organization. Your support made their second chances possible!
Mr. Pibbles
12 YRS When 12-year-old Mr. Pibbles lost his beloved owner, he ended up in a rural shelter—heartbroken ...
Boris
9 YRS When Boris’s person passed away, his world turned upside down. But thanks to the compassion of ...
Benny
8 YRS For Benny’s mom, he is everything. Her best friend. Her family. Her entire world. But when her ...
Princess
15 YRS Fifteen years ago, a little girl wished for a hamster—but instead, she got something even better: a ...
Einstein
8 YRS Eight-year-old Einstein may be a little nearsighted, but when he met his new family, he saw ...
Dave
7 YRS When his mom underwent emergency heart surgery, her first thought wasn’t about herself—it was about ...
Henrietta
14 YRS Of all the things 14-year-old Henrietta could have lost in her time as a stray, her spirit wasn’t ...
Luna
8 YRS For Luna and her dad, home is wherever they’re together. But when life took an unexpected turn, Luna ...
Lola
17 YRS At 16 (or maybe 17!), Lola has spent most of her life knowing nothing but love. Rescued as a young ...
Shadow
11 YRS At 11 years old, Shadow’s journey to a loving home was anything but easy. Surrendered after years as ...
Petunia
10 YRS At 10 years old, Petunia’s future was uncertain. Her devoted dad, facing personal challenges ...
Herman
9 YRS When Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue saved 9-year-old Herman from animal control, he was in rough shape ...
Florence
14 YRS Fourteen years ago, Florence was rescued from a cardboard box and found her way to Sharon, her ...
Ted
8 YRS Some matches are just meant to be—like Ted and his new dad! After being found as a stray and ...
Olivia
12 YRS At 12 years old, Olivia found herself in need of a new beginning when her owner moved into assisted ...
Rocky & Angie
10 YRS Rocky & Angie’s world was turned upside down when their beloved owner passed away. But thanks to the ...
Madison
11 YRS When sweet senior Basset Hound Madison arrived at the shelter, she was emaciated, flea-infested, and ...
Martha von Hippo
9 YRS With her soulful eyes and gentle spirit, Martha Von Hippo captured hearts the moment she arrived at ...
Trouble
17 YRS At 17 years old, Trouble may have mellowed with age, but this spunky Pomeranian mix still has plenty ...
Carly
8 YRS From surviving the streets of Detroit to becoming a beloved companion, Carly’s story is a testament ...
Mikayla
12 YRS At 12 years old, Mikayla’s life took an unexpected turn when her longtime owner had to surrender her ...
Charlie
11 YRS At 11 years old, Charlie's smile is brighter than ever! At 11 years old, this lovable Lab was in ...
Yoda
8 YRS Yoda’s journey hasn’t been easy—rescued from a puppy mill and later surrendered due to potty ...
Lola
11 YRS Surrendered in poor condition—severely matted, suffering from a UTI, and with a ruptured eye—Lola ...
Bruce
12 YRS At 12 years old, Bruce found himself in unfamiliar surroundings, struggling with itchy skin, dirty ...
Bhunte
10 YRS Senior dogs need love and care everywhere—and thanks to your support, Grey Muzzle helps ...
Oswald
10 YRS After losing his guardian, 10-year-old Oswald faced a tough road ahead. This sweet Shih Tzu arrived ...
Bella
9 YRS Bella, a 9-year-old Husky, is more than a pet—she’s everything to her mom. When Bella developed a ...
Chester
13 YRS When Chester needed a safe haven, Lionel's Legacy and Grey Muzzle were there to help. Through Lionel ...
Bessie
10 YRS At 10 years old, blind Bessie, arrived at Marion County Animal Services as a stray in urgent need of ...
Sherman
8 YRS Sweet senior hound Sherman arrived at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in Asheville, NC with an unknown ...
Emely
11 YRS Emely, an 11-year-old Chipoo, was brought to Mercy Crusade in Oxnard, CA when she developed a ...
Mia
13 YRS Mia is a 13-year-old Chihuahua who is adored by her mom. She is a sweet, happy senior girl, but her ...
Hollis
7 YRS Hollis, a 7-year-old Beagle, was surrendered to Animal Rescue, Inc. when his owner's health began to ...
Sophie
9 YRS When Sophie, a 9-year-old lab mix, arrived at Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) it was discovered ...
Summer
8 YRS Summer, an 8-year old hound mix, was seen wandering in Kaloko on the west side of the Big Island of ...
Hazel
13 YRS When 13-year-old Hazel was surrendered to the shelter in June, she was severely overweight and ...
Roxie
7 YRS Senior girl Roxie was a stray who found herself in an overcrowded shelter in North Carolina. Petey ...
Carly
14 YRS Carly's owners recently noticed that she wasn't her usual happy self. She was lethargic and not ...
Rudy
8 YRS Rudy, an eight-year-old Mini Dachshund, took a bad tumble off the couch earlier this fall. He was ...
Buddy
11 YRS Buddy came to the Humane Society of North Texas as an abandoned stray who was severely malnourished ...
Gigi
15 YRS Robbie adopted Gigi many years ago and trained her as a service animal. Robbie suffers from sleep ...
Katie
9 YRS When 9-year-old Katie arrived at Gold Ribbon Rescue, she received full dental x-rays and a ...
Walter
"Our Grey Muzzle grant made it easy for us to quickly respond when one of our local shelters reached ...
Bert & Ernie
Senior bonded beagles Bert and Ernie were found wandering alone as strays. These best friends were ...
Maruka
Noel reached out to MSPCA-Angell's community outreach coordinator for assistance in getting Maruka ...
Kula
All senior adoptions are something to celebrate, but it's extra special when "long-timers" like ...
Hoss
At 13 years old, Hoss was surrendered when his family had a new baby. He was heartbroken emotionally ...
Ty
Ty was surrendered to Austin Humane Society with a significant mass, causing him great discomfort ...
Bed Fund
With your help, we have donated over $75,000 worth of orthopedic beds to hundreds of shelters across the country, giving senior dogs a soft place to rest as they await their forever home.
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