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…
Bootsie
Vanderburgh Humane Society
Bootsie is a very well-mannered, seven-year-old, happy little terrier mix. She ended up with our new grantee, Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS) in Indiana, after her family could no longer care for her. Other than thinking walking…
Hacky Sack
West Valley Humane Society
Hacky Sack is an eight-year-old Basset Hound who wound up at West Valley Humane Society (WVHS) as a stray. It might have been a blessing in disguise for this handsome guy as he had quite a few medical problems, including kennel…
Betty White
PAWS Atlanta
When 10-year-old Betty White arrived at Fulton County Animal Services (in GA), they were concerned she might not make it because she was so sick with a severe respiratory infection, heartworms and a heart murmur. She was…
Dexter
Partners for Pets
Dexter, a blind 12-year-old Shih Tzu, found himself at Madison County Illinois Animal Control after being surrendered by his owner. Thanks to The Grey Muzzle Organization's generous grant, Partners for Pets was able to rescue…
Benny
Connecticut Humane Society
A few months ago, Benny was found outside as a stray by an animal control officer. At ten-years-old and barely eight pounds, the pup shouldn’t have been fending for himself out on the streets. Especially in his condition—he had…
Pickles
Shelter to Home
Pickles is a seven-year-old Chi-Weenie who found himself at Shelter to Home after his owner decided to let him go. No one knows why this handsome little man was surrendered, but they do know that he is a sweetheart…