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!

brown fluffy dog with soulful eyes
Chunky Brown
Chunky Brown’s family was terribly worried about his swollen front paw and hair loss on his belly, but they were struggling financially and simply couldn’t afford care at their local animal clinic. Thankfully, United Coalition…
long haired chihuahua smiling
Strawbe
Frances called the Kentucky Humane Society’s 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 not…
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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 didn’t have the resources to help him. And his mom couldn’t afford a specialty clinic.…
Kumal
The Thulani Program of German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California
The report from the shelter was extremely grim—not only was Kumal more than 11 years old, he reportedly had a very serious spinal injury, had difficulty getting up and walking, and clearly was coping with a troubling…
Statler and Waldorf
St. Louis Senior Dog Project
Adorable senior muppets Statler and Waldorf are a bonded pair, becoming homeless after their owner passed away. With a grant from Grey Muzzle, St. Louis Senior Dog Project took care of their dental issues and…
Helen
Carolina Basset Hound Rescue
Helen is a beautiful blind senior gal who arrived at Carolina Basset Hound Rescue (CBHR) with a serious case of pseudomonas in her right ear. Thanks to our generous Grey Muzzle…
Millie Maple
St. Louis Senior Dog Project
You’d never know it to look at her shining coat today, but sweet senior Millie Maple arrived at St. Louis Senior Dog Project (STLSDP) with mange. She also had heartworm, and if that weren’t enough, the poor girl had a…
Wiley
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue
Wiley was a stray who had been severely neglected. A grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, made possible by our wonderful donors, helped Safe Harbor Lab Rescue pay for the medical care…
Sammi
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue
A medical expense grant awarded to Safe Harbor Lab Rescue from The Grey Muzzle Organization enabled Kristina and Derek to add ten-year-old Sammi to their family. This lovely black Lab girl is simply thrilled to have…