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!
Bella
9 YRS
Bella, a 9-year-old Husky, is more than a pet—she’s everything to her mom. When Bella developed a severe ear infection, her mom, who is currently unhoused, was referred to Project Street Vet by B Street Veterinary Hospital in San…
Chester
13 YRS
When Chester needed a safe haven, Lionel's Legacy and Grey Muzzle were there to help. Through Lionel's Legacy's Always HOME program, Chester—a blind senior dog with a puppy’s spirit—found refuge and hope after his owner passed…
Bessie
10 YRS
At 10 years old, blind Bessie, arrived at Marion County Animal Services as a stray in urgent need of care. Suffering from painful glaucoma and requiring extensive dental work, her future seemed uncertain. With the help of Grey…
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. ‘Louie,” as he was appropriately dubbed by his transporter, swayed to the sound of music played…
Roxy
Sacramento SPCA
Ten-year-old Roxy was surrendered to the Sacramento SPCA simply for being “too old.” 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-…
Bella
FACE Foundation
Fifteen-year-old Bella means everything to her dad. He writes, “Bella has been my spunky best friend for 15 years. I live alone and she’s my companion, listener, comedian, supporter…if you’ve been fortunate enough to have a…
Shorty
Sacramento SPCA
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…
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 they…
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 grant…