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…
Guppy
Main Line Animal Rescue
Guppy, a small poodle mix, has been living at Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester Springs, Pa., for a few years now. His behavioral issues have made him a very difficult dog to place in a home, but MLAR loves him!As a senior dog,…
Chelsea
Advanced Canine Education
Chelsea, eight or nine years old, lived on the streets in Henrico County, VA. Feral, desperate, and replete with a litter of four, she came to Houlagans’ Rest, a dog sanctuary south of Richmond, in 2009. Chelsea rebuffed…
Mimi
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc.
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc. received a desperate plea from a shelter in Philadelphia. This little girl was not eating, drinking or able to walk. At 11 years old, this American Eskimo was surrendered to the shelter…
Litney
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc.
This little nine-year-old Havanese was surrendered to a shelter in Philadelphia to be euthanized when his owners did not have the funds to take care of his hernia.Thanks to a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, Lit’s hernia…
Sparky and Bambi
Lionel's Legacy
Sparky and Bambi are a bonded pairof Pomeranians. Sparky is about 10 years old and Bambi is about 12. Lionel’s Legacy took them in after their owner passed away. Both Sparky and Bambi were in dire need of dental care. Thanks to a…
Petey
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc.
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. His mouth was severely infected, and he had several lumps and bumps that…