Meet some of the senior dogs helped by The Grey Muzzle Organization. We provide grants to support lifesaving, innovative senior dog programs across the country. These are just a few of the senior dogs who got their second chance thanks to the work of our grantees and the generosity of our supporters.
Please consider making a life-changing gift today to help even more at-risk senior dogs get the second chance they so deserve.
To learn more about the organizations we fund, see our Grants Recipients page. The dogs featured here have found their forever homes, but you can find adoptable senior dogs on our Senior Spotlight page.

Sparky and Bambi
How we helped
Sparky and Bambi are a bonded pairof Pomeranians. Sparky is about 10 years old and Bambi is about 12. Lionel’sLegacy took them in after their owner passed away. Both Sparky and Bambi were in dire need of dental care.
Read more about Grey Muzzle grant recipient, Sparky and Bambi
Petey
How we helped
This sweet, little 13-year-old pug was surrendered to the shelter because his family could no longer afford his medical care. Poor Petey’s skin was a mess.
Read more about Grey Muzzle grant recipient, Petey

Camille
How we helped
Camille is a 9-year-old Pekingese who is currently up for adoption. Camille is a former puppy-mill mom who spent her life in a cage, producing puppies for the pet store and Internet trade, until she was brought to freedom in April by National Mill Dog Rescue.
Read more about Grey Muzzle grant recipient, Camille
Bosco
How we helped
Bosco is a 14-year-old rat terrier mix who is currently up for adoption. Tyson’s Place Founder Jill Bannink-Albrecht explains, “Bosco came to us after his beloved owner died in hospice care.
Read more about Grey Muzzle grant recipient, BoscoCharlie
How we helped
Charlie is a sweet, loving, easy-going senior dog who lived through terrible neglect. This 12-year-old miniature poodle came to the Kentucky Humane Society in October 2015.
Read more about Grey Muzzle grant recipient, Charlie
Coco
How we helped
Coco is a 12-year-old Labrador Retriever who found refuge at The Shade Tree, one of our brand new grantees.The Shade Tree, a shelter for homeless and abused women and children, which includes Noah’s Animal House pet sanctuary.
Read more about Grey Muzzle grant recipient, CocoRanger
How we helped
An old dog.
A beloved dog.
Ranger lived his entire life with a devoted elderly couple in a rented home, but then the owner of the house died and his family wanted the house back. Faced with losing their home, another tragedy struck: the husband passed away from cancer leaving his wife, Gloria, to manage as best she could.

Hope
How we helped
Hope is one appropriately named dog! The nine-ish stray girl arrived at Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) in horrible condition. She was emaciated, hairless, and covered in sarcoptic mange. If that weren’t bad enough, she was discovered to be heartworm positive.
Read more about Grey Muzzle grant recipient, HopeBailey
How we helped
Bailey recently celebrated his eleventh birthday. The birthday hat didn’t stay on, but Bailey spent a leisurely afternoon in the garden. He also enjoyed time in his favorite place, the back of my CRV, or as my husband David describes it, the Bailey-approved vehicle.
Read more about Grey Muzzle grant recipient, Bailey
Baron
How we helped
Beautiful Baron suffered eight years of neglect and cruelty before being seized by the authorities.
Read more about Grey Muzzle grant recipient, Baron
Mitzi
How we helped
Mitzi, Sunshine, and Romper came into Virginia German Shepherd Rescue (VGSR) in March, 2013, from elderly owners who were no longer able to care for their dogs. Mitzi was kept outdoors in a long, narrow run, living in her own feces.
Read more about Grey Muzzle grant recipient, Mitzi
Lola
How we helped
Lola is the poster child for spaying and neutering. She came to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) as an overweight nine-year-old with a life-threatening Pyometra infection. Her family couldn’t afford surgery and relinquished her.
Read more about Grey Muzzle grant recipient, Lola