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!

dog and man
Walter
When you meet "the one," your heart just knows!When 13-year-old Walter came into the care of Carolina Poodle Rescue (CPR), they said, "Our Grey Muzzle grant made it easy for us to quickly respond when one of our local shelters…
two dogs in a car
Bert & Ernie
Check out these three adorable smiles! Senior bonded beagles Bert and Ernie were found wandering alone as strays. These best friends were clearly inseparable, and the staff at Harbor Humane in Michigan knew they needed to stay…
man and dog embracing
Maruka
Can't you just feel the love between these two? When Maruka wasn't feeling well, her dad Noel went above and beyond to find help fast.Recently, when Noel tried to give Maruka her heart medication, she cried out in pain any time…
Dappled Dachshund
Paw Paw
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc.
Sweet Paw Paw came to Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc. in Georgia from a puppy mill bust. He had spent his whole life living in confinement and used as a breeding dog. Not surprisingly, this adorable, eight-year-old…
Brown and white Cleo in front of flowers
Cleo
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA
Before being brought to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA), Cleo was used for breeding and spent her whole life chained outside. Despite not being cared for most of her life, Cleo is the sweetest dog. She is so full…
Black pit bull mix Brewster
Brewster
The Pet Project for Pets
Brewster was seen being dumped on a corner in South Florida. A Good Samaritan followed him to a parking lot and was then able to scoop him up and bring him to Broward County Animal Care as a stray.Lucky for Brewster, Broward…
Shiba Inu Sparky
Sparky
Humane Society for Southwest Washington
Sweet 13-year-old Sparky came to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW) after her owners decided she needed a home that could give her more attention. This adorable Shiba Inu was well cared for, but, like many senior…
Miniature Schnauzer Reni
Reni
Top Dog Foundation
When she turned 14, Serenity’s (Reni's) main man was deployed overseas. He asked family to care for her, and they did, until Covid-19 strained their financial resources. Looking for help, they found Top Dog Foundation. Top Dog…
Black lab mix Dolly
Dolly
Humane Society of Shelby County
Dolly arrived at the Humane Society of Shelby County (AL) as a heartworm-positive stray. She was not an attention-getter in her kennel and potential adopters kept passing her by. The staff noticed that this older gal was…