Grey Muzzle is honored to present the following special grant awards:

Our Little Chow Chow Sanctuary in Lansing, Michigan, received its grant thanks to the generosity of Kathy Adams, whose compassion for often-misunderstood breeds shines through in all she does. This special grant will provide critical medical care and behavioral support to senior Chow Chows, giving them the second chances they deserve and honoring Kathy’s heartfelt commitment to those who need it most.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Rod & Button Cook, a special grant was made in their precious senior dog Story's name to Rescue Connect in Wilmington, NC.  The grant will provide medical, dental, and fospice care to senior dogs in both North & South Carolina. The Cooks shared, "We are honored to have a grant dedicated to Story. She is our first adopted senior and has taught us so much. We are very grateful."

In honor of Craig & Pam, whose steadfast support of Grey Muzzle since 2019 has touched so many lives, a special grant has been awarded to Trust Rescue in Marlton, New Jersey. This grant will help remove financial barriers to senior dog adoptions, opening the door for more older best friends to find loving forever homes. Thanks to Craig & Pam’s compassion, senior dogs will have a second chance to be cherished and chosen.

This grant to Woods Humane Society in San Luis Obispo, California, was made possible by the generosity of Phil J. in memory of his beloved daughter, Ashley. Phil shared, "Ashley would be proud of this special grant in her name, as am I. I know Ash is smiling down at the sweet old pups getting second chances because of Grey Muzzle's work." The grant will provide critical medical care to senior dogs in need. 

Thanks to 13 years of dedicated service, this grant was made possible by VCA Charities in honor of Lane LaPlante, who shared, "I have a big heart for senior dogs!" The grant will provide critical medical care to senior dogs at Golden Years Dog Sanctuary in Sylmar, California.

Thanks to the kindness and incredible generosity of Debbie Lopez, Suncoast Basset Rescue in Auburndale, Florida, received this grant that will provide critical medical care to senior basset hounds. Debbie has been a Grey Muzzle supporter since 2015 and has a soft spot for short-legged, long-eared, easy-going, and affectionate Basset Hounds.

The Pet Cottage in Jupiter, Florida, received a grant made possible by the generosity of Bill L. in memory of his beloved dog, Carlos. Bill shared, "Carlos was the light of my life and comforted me in tough times. I am a better person for being a daddy to this special dog. Everyone who met him loved him, and he loved everyone he met."

To honor Lisa Lunghofer’s leadership from 2015 - 2024 as Executive Director of The Grey Muzzle Organization, the Board of Directors proudly made a special medical grant to Ascension Hermitage & Sanctuary in Westover, Maryland, celebrating her lasting impact and compassion for senior dogs.

The fourth annual Susan P. Grant was awarded to Citizen Canine Senior Dog Rescue in LaGrange Park, Illinois. Says Sue, "They are wonderful people working so hard on behalf of senior dogs." Sue's grant honors her love for her precious dogs Josie, Abbee, Ski, Barree, and Buttercup. Her compassion for less fortunate senior dogs runs deep. Sue shared, "Every dog should have the opportunity to live with dignity, surrounded by love, care, and compassion, especially in their later years." 

A special medical grant was awarded to Rain or Shine Rescue in New York City thanks to the generosity and big heart of Beth Redmond whose precious Yorkie-Cairn Terrier, Skye, made it to his 20th birthday! That's awesome pet-parenting!  Beth shared, "Helping senior dogs is such an important cause to me." 

Thanks to the big heart and generosity of Kate Stenson-Lunt,  The Connecticut Humane Society has been awarded a medical grant in memory of Kate's precious pup, Emma-Lou. This grant is a beautiful tribute to Kate’s deep love for animals, ensuring her compassion and care will continue to make a difference and create a lasting legacy of kindness.

If you are interested in creating a special grant in memory or in honor of a beloved senior dog or person, please send an email to [email protected].