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!

Taffy, looking rough, upon her arrival
Taffy
Taffy, a 10-12-year-old female sheltie/chow mix, was surrendered to a rural animal control in Illinois when her 81-year-old owner could no longer take care of her. Stressed out by living in the shelter environment, Taffy was…
Jack looking at the camera
Jack
April 2011Jack has been adopted!Jack, a 9-year-old English Setter, was turned in to a local Humane Society in Missouri because his owners were moving somewhere they could only take two dogs.  They gave up Jack, their oldest…
Sweets at animal control
Sweets
October 2011 Sweets has been adopted! Little senior Sweets ended up in Missouri County Animal Control during a winter onslaught of cold and snow in Missouri. AC told St. Louis Senior Dog Project (SLSDP) that the little dog they…
Lollie, the Shih Tzu, now deceased
In Memory
Lollie
Tails of the City Animal Rescue
Lollie, a sweet and loving 10-year-old Shih Tzu, was bone-weary with horrendous multiple ailments when she was rescued from a shelter by Los Angeles-based Tails of the City Animal Rescue. Lollie's coat was severely…
Nolan, a hound mix
Nolan
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs
Adorable Nolan, a sweet-natured 10-year-old Hound mix, was found on the streets of Ohio and rescued by The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. Sporting long legs and a crooked smile, Nolan quickly endeared himself to everyone he met…
Bandit Laying on the Floor
Bandit
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio
Rescued by Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio (AHDRO), the beguiling Bandit had lived outside among trash his entire life, his only shelter an overturned picnic table. When the 10-year-old tricolor rough Collie came to…
Tinker the sassy Schnauzer
Tinker
Blind Dog Rescue Alliance
She may be blind and have some other issues but Tinker, an adorable senior Miniature Schnauzer, doesn't let that slow her down one bit! The Blind Dog Rescue Alliance, Pennsylvania, took her in when her owner died and the family…
Reggie, a Golden Retriever mix
Reggie
Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida
Poor, sweet Reggie was surrendered to a shelter in Florida by her owner who thought it was time for her to be euthanized. The nine-year-old was emaciated (weighing in at a mere 38 pounds!) and suffering from flea infestation, a…
Shadow, a black labrador retriever
Shadow
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue
A true "grey muzzle," sweet Shadow is a 10-year-old Labrador Retriever ready for a new forever home. But don’t let the grey fool you! Shadow is full of energy and loves to play, with a renewed lease on life after Labradors…