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!

schnauzer on a leash ready to go home
Shorty
Super senior, Shorty, an 18-year-old miniature schnauzer, was surrendered to Sacramento SPCA because his previous owner said he was “too old and sickly." He had alopecia, an auto-immune disorder that makes fur fall out, and…
recently groomed black dog outside
Pepper
A Naperville Area Humane Society volunteer asked for help when he found out that his neighbor was going into hospice and senior dog, Pepper, would be surrendered. The man had no family willing to take Pepper. NAHS knew they…
fluffy black dog after medical procedures
Jackson
Senior stray, Jackson, was found by a former Austin Humane Society employee and brought to the shelter. Very sick when he arrived, Jackson showed signs of skin infection, heart murmur, and severe dental disease.Thanks to a grant…
White terrier mix Ginger in front of red flowers
In Memory
Ginger
Animal Care Assistance Program
Ginger’s mom faces many barriers in getting her to the vet as she is disabled, does not drive and lives on a low income. So when Ginger suddenly had blood in her urine, her mom called the Animal Care Assistance Program (ACAP) in…
Chihuahua mix Daisy
Daisy
PAWS Atlanta
Those of us who have lost a pet know the heartache that comes with it. This past year, the pandemic has exacerbated that pain.Daisy, an eight-year-old Chihuahua mix, arrived at PAWS Atlanta just before Christmas. And while most…
Pomeranian Foxy
Foxy
Richmond Animal League
Fourteen-year-old Foxy was picked up as a stray in Virginia. She arrived at Richmond Animal League (RAL) with severely matted fur, cloudy eyes and a tongue that stuck out the side of her mouth.Thanks to The Grey Muzzle…
Husky Gecko
Gecko
NMDOG
Gecko had never been touched by a human his entire life. Rescued by NMDOG from a hoarding and neglect situation, they found him living in a hole he had dug with minimal provisions. He had never been groomed, never been to a vet…
Up close of Frenchie
Frenchie
Kohala Animal Relocation and Education Service (KARES)
Adorable, ten-year-old Frenchie had bad doggy breath. Like many of us, her owner had not appreciated the importance of good oral hygiene throughout her life, and so Frenchie needed a little help to have a healthy smile.Thanks to…
Grey Shih Tzu Beau
Beauregard
Pawmetto Lifeline
Beauregard is a sweet, completely blind and deaf Shih Tzu. He was transferred to Pawmetto Lifeline and arrived matted, hungry, wet and freezing. This poor 17-year-old boy had been through a lot!Pawmetto Lifeline jumped into…