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!
Chunky Brown
Chunky Brownâs family was terribly worried about his swollen front paw and hair loss on his belly, but they were struggling financially and simply couldnât afford care at their local animal clinic. Thankfully, United CoalitionâŚ
Strawbe
Frances called the Kentucky Humane Societyâs Pet Help Line in a panic. She, her spouse and their 11-year-old Chihuahua, Strawbe, had lost their home. Frances had found a new apartment that allowed pets, but the lease did notâŚ
Bitz
Bitz, a 15-year-old Shih-Tzu, was in dire need of surgery to save his life. Sadly, the veterinarian where he lived in rural Virginia didnât have the resources to help him. And his mom couldnât afford a specialty clinic.âŚ
Louie
Carolina Poodle Rescue
Surrendered by his owners for euthanasia, an unnamed blind shih tzu was transported to Carolina Poodle Rescue from a rural shelter. âLouie,â as he was appropriately dubbed by his transporter, swayed to the sound of music playedâŚ
Roxy
Sacramento SPCA
Ten-year-old Roxy was surrendered to the Sacramento SPCA simply for being âtoo old.â Life in the shelter was too stressful for her, so she was placed in a foster home where her doting foster mom noticed she had a cough. Chest x-âŚ
Bella
FACE Foundation
Fifteen-year-old Bella means everything to her dad. He writes, âBella has been my spunky best friend for 15 years. I live alone and sheâs my companion, listener, comedian, supporterâŚif youâve been fortunate enough to have aâŚ
Shorty
Sacramento SPCA
Super senior, Shorty, an 18-year-old miniature schnauzer, was surrendered to Sacramento SPCA because his previous owner said he was âtoo old and sickly." He had alopecia, an auto-immune disorder that makes fur fall out, andâŚ
Pepper
Naperville Area Humane Society
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 theyâŚ
Jackson
Austin Humane Society
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 grantâŚ