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!
Mason
Mason, a lovable “old spot,” was adopted from a shelter six years ago. Earlier this year his owner died of cancer, leaving Mason's future care with a friend. Unfortunately the friend who tried to care for Mason was living in a…
Maggie
Looking at her now, it's hard to believe that Magnificent Maggie, a senior German Shepherd rescued by German Shepherd Rescue & Adoption (GSRA) of North Carolina, was in bad shape when she was callously dumped…
Gen and Murphy
Genevieve (“Gen,” at right in photo) was a unique looking yellow Lab mix, with the ears and face of an angel, in need of immediate medical care when she was rescued by Cumberland County SPCA (CCSPCA) in New Jersey. Not…
Bailey
PAWS - Pet Animal Welfare Society
We recently received this touching update from Bailey's mom, Georganne:Bailey just celebrated his eleventh birthday on the 30th, and he had a special breakfast—egg and some smoked salmon (not a staple)—along with his regular food…
Baron
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
Beautiful Baron suffered eight years of neglect and cruelty before being seized by the authorities. When he came to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR), he had lacerations on his neck, back and stomach along with severe…
In Memory
Mitzi
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue Inc.
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…
Lola
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
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…
Cowboy
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
Cowboy arrived at Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) as a stray, with his roughly 10-year-old arthritic frame carrying lots of extra weight. His coat was badly matted and 20 teeth were cracked or abscessed, requiring…
Tyra
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
Sometimes dogs that are clearly not Golden Retrievers end up at Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR), as was the case with the adorable, tiny Border Collie mix, 12-year-old Tyra. Tyra’s much-loved mom had to move to an…