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!

yorkie and bassett hound
Sophia and Rudy
At first glance, Sophia and Rudy may seem an unlikely pair. However, they complement each other perfectly! Sophia, an 11-year-old basset hound, and Rudy, a 12-year-old Yorkshire terrier mix, were surrendered to an animal care…
2 dogs with adopter
Jessa
When Gabriella decided she wanted to adopt a four-legged walking companion, she never thought she would end up with two! But Gabriella and her family have a lot of love to give.…
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Kula
All senior adoptions are something to celebrate, but it's extra special when "long-timers" like finally find love again. Kula was adopted at ten years old after waiting ten months!Through no fault of her own, Kula came into the…
Jack
Jack
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Jack was found lying in a ditch. His fur was matted, too long, and he was so weak, he could barely stand. No one knew where he came from or how long he’d been alone. Luckily, a Good Samaritan found him and took him to the Animal…
In Memory
Bella
Elder Paws Senior Dog Foundation
Elder Paws Senior Dog Foundation received a grant from Grey Muzzle for its “Pandora Fund” Pet Retention Program in September of 2016, with the goal of preventing dogs from being surrendered into the shelter system. This program…
Gilley
Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue
Precious Gilley was pulled from the Giles County, Tennessee Animal Control by Grey Muzzle grantee organization Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue. She was in terrible shape--bloodied, painful skin and nails so overgrown it…
Coco and Mootsie
Tyson's Place Animal Rescue
Coco, age 14, and Mootsie, age 12, are two lovely Maltese/poodle mixes who found their way to Tyson's Place Animal Rescue in Michigan when their human companion, who is in his 80s, had health problems that put him into a nursing…
Mr. Biscuit
The Thulani Program
This 12-year-old gent was found as a stray and ended up in a shelter in southern California. He was emaciated, thinner than most of the dogs that enter The Thulani Program, but he didn’t let that get him down and he happily…
Taffy & Peaches
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue
Last summer, a pair of Cocker Spaniels named Taffy & Peaches were returned to the local animal shelter from which they were initially adopted. ​​Apparently, they did not get along with cats and the adopter reached out to…