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.
Rain
How we helped
Rain is a nine-year-old pitbull mix who was surrendered to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA when her owner experienced housing difficulties. Staff remarked how she always had a smile on her face, though things weren’t always happy for this senior girl.
Bear Burrito
How we helped
Bear Burrito came to Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in April of 2021 as part of the Friends of County Animal Shelters transport program. Through this program, RCHS accepts transferred animals from overcrowded shelters where they may not get a second chance. The little chihuahua’s owner had passed away and there was no one to care for him. This was a scary experience for the shy 8-year old. While at RCHS, Bear Burrito would eventually warm up to staff and be friendly and playful.
Paisley
How we helped
Found as a stray, Paisley's coat was matted so badly that it pulled on her skin with every step. The crowded local shelter reached out to Young at Heart for help. Upon arrival, Paisley enjoyed a ‘spa day’ thanks to a wonderful groomer who donates her services. With all of that heavy matted fur shaved off, Paisley was immediately a happier dog, running and hopping and showing her spunk!
Chesney
How we helped
From hurricane survivor to happily ever after! After being found as a 9-year-old stray in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Chesney was rescued as part of an evacuation transport from Louisiana to Virginia last summer. When he first arrived at Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation, he was wounded, very skinny, and in desperate need of dental care. An exam also revealed that he was heartworm positive. Needless to say, Chesney’s tail was not wagging, and our friends at LDCRF could tell this sweet boy was in so much pain.
Bear
How we helped
Thirteen-year-old Sir Bear arrived at Indianapolis Animal Care Services after his previous family had to move and could not find pet-friendly housing. Staff at the nearby Humane Society for Hamilton County immediately fell in love with Sir Bear's sweet grey face and transferred him into their care to help him heal and find a new family.
Margot
How we helped
Originally estimated to be 12 years old, Margot came into the care of our friends at Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, missing most of her fur and suffering from a fractured shoulder. She was placed in a foster home, where she started treatments to clear up her skin and fur, then had an x-ray of her shoulder sent to specialists. A grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization (funded by your generosity!) helped cover these costs so Margot could begin to heal.
Winnie and Robin
How we helped
Two senior golden retriever mixes, nicknamed by Atlanta Lab Rescue as ‘the Golden Girls’, were picked up as strays in bad shape. ALR named them Winnie and Robin. Both girls were able to receive treatment, thanks to funding from Grey Muzzle, to help eliminate their heartworms and keep them comfortable in their foster home.
Molson
How we helped
A happy new year, indeed!
Molson (formerly Samuel) spent 369 days waiting for his forever home due to medical and behavioral challenges preventing him from being at his best. NorCal Boxer Rescue stepped in to provide him with the care he needed
Oreo
How we helped
This 14-year-old Shih Tzu recently met our friends at Philly PAWS for eye surgery. Oreo's owner couldn't handle the financial burden of surgery at a private vet and turned to Philly PAWS for help. Thanks to a grant from Grey Muzzle, Oreo got the surgery he needed.
Tinkerbell
How we helped
Eight-year-old Tinkerbell arrived at the Sacramento SPCA this past summer with several inoperable masses in her chest. Fortunately, Sacramento SPCA’s Pawspice program will ensure Tinkerbell has the care she needs to keep her comfortable. The program, supported by a grant from Grey Muzzle, covers the cost of palliative care for animals who have terminal diagnoses but good quality of life.
Lolli
How we helped
Lolli was homeless again, and the shelter simply didn’t have the resources to ensure she’d find a forever home. A grant, made possible by your generosity, allows PSAS to take in dogs at risk of euthanasia in overcrowded and under-resourced shelters
Lovely
How we helped
Little Lovely was found wandering on a busy street, in urgent need of medical attention. She was brought to the local animal shelter, and though her previous family was located, they chose to surrender her because they could not afford her care.
Live Love Animal Rescue (LLAR) helped Lovely find the best foster home