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!

Scooter
When you look at Scooter’s sweet, dappled face, you just know that he is a special boy. He is a perfect example of how resilient senior dogs can be. At 13, Scooter came into rescue with Kitty and K-9 Connection when his owner was…
Almond
Almond is about 12 years old and was one of 200 evacuees from the terrible floods in South Carolina last fall. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR) staff and volunteers helped move cats and dogs from a county shelter to higher…
Little Bit
At 14 years old, Little Bit found herself abandoned at a city shelter. Terrified and in tough shape, she wanted nothing to do with people, food or other dogs.Whenever anyone came near, she barked a warning to stay away. What…
Guppy
Main Line Animal Rescue
Guppy, a small poodle mix, has been living at Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester Springs, Pa., for a few years now. His behavioral issues have made him a very difficult dog to place in a home, but MLAR loves him!As a senior dog,…
Chelsea
Advanced Canine Education
Chelsea, eight or nine years old, lived on the streets in Henrico County, VA. Feral, desperate, and replete with a litter of four, she came to Houlagans’ Rest, a dog sanctuary south of Richmond, in 2009. Chelsea rebuffed…
Mimi
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc.
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc. received a desperate plea from a shelter in Philadelphia. This little girl was not eating, drinking or able to walk. At 11 years old, this American Eskimo was surrendered to the shelter…
Litney
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc.
This little nine-year-old Havanese was surrendered to a shelter in Philadelphia to be euthanized when his owners did not have the funds to take care of his hernia.Thanks to a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, Lit’s hernia…
Sparky and Bambi
Lionel's Legacy
Sparky and Bambi are a bonded pairof Pomeranians. Sparky is about 10 years old and Bambi is about 12. Lionel’s Legacy took them in after their owner passed away. Both Sparky and Bambi were in dire need of dental care. Thanks to a…
Petey
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc.
This sweet, little 13-year-old pug was surrendered to the shelter because his family could no longer afford his medical care. Poor Petey’s skin was a mess. His mouth was severely infected, and he had several lumps and bumps that…