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!

Leo and Maria, now deceased
In Memory
Leo and Maria
In 2012 Leo and Maria were rescued by Blind Dog Rescue Alliance (BDRA) from an animal hospice in New York that was closing. Leo was estimated to be about 16 years old, and Maria was approximately 15. Leo, a blind and…
Hops, a Corgi mix
Hops
Animal Rescue of New Orleans (ARNO) found Hops (formerly named “Nola”) as a stray in 2012. The 10-year-old Corgi mix was limping because one of her back legs didn’t work, possibly due to being hit by a car. After a routine…
Ginger, a poodle/terrier mix
Ginger
Gorgeous Ginger, a 10 to 11-year-old poodle/terrier mix, was rescued by the Virginia Beach SPCA (VBSPCA) after her owner died and there was no one to care for her. A veterinary examination revealed Ginger’s health had been…
Black and white dog Treena
Treena
Stray Hearts Animal Shelter
Treena was picked up as a stray and taken to Stray Hearts Animal Shelter (the Humane Society of Taos) in New Mexico. While it’s sad that this gentle nine-year-old didn’t have a home to call her own, it was quite fortuitous she…
Black lab mix Paris
Paris
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
Paris is the most precious! This sweet senior lady arrived to Lucky Dog Animal Rescue heartworm positive. Lucky Dog's Grey Muzzle grant allows them to provide diagnostic and medical care for senior dogs living in foster homes.…
Black and white springer Riley
Riley
Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue
Riley was taken into Mid-Atlantic English Springer Spaniel Rescue (MAESSR) when his family became overwhelmed with his care. This sweet, 11-year-old boy began having seizures about a year ago. And, as with many senior Springers,…
Pit bull terrier Jason
Jason
Kauai Humane Society
Jason arrived at the Kauai Humane Society as a stray. Not much was known about this sweet, eight-year-old senior, except that he came into the shelter with severe skin allergies. Even though Jason was super uncomfortable, staff…
Mini poodle Bartlett
Bartlett
Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center
Bartlett is an eight-year-old miniature poodle who arrived at Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center as a stray. This was certainly a blessing in disguise for poor Bartlett.When he arrived, the shelter manager noted he had a…
Ethel
Ethel
Humane Society For Hamilton County
The Humane Society For Hamilton County (HSHC) in Indiana didn't think twice about pulling Ethel from a local shelter and accepting her into their adoption program. This 13-year-old gal was at risk of euthanasia due to her age and…