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!
Merlin
Merlin’s is the kind of story that your generous donations to the Summer Smile campaign make possible! Ten-year-old Merlin was a stray who was found this summer in Round Rock, Texas.He had advanced periodontal disease and several…
Claire
Matted, scared and alone, this 20-year-old poodle mix found herself being surrendered to the shelter by the only family she had ever known. Her age, irregular heartbeat, eye issues, and poor physical condition put her at imminent…
Guppy
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,…
Lil' Kim
Maui Humane Society
Lil' Kim, a senior Pomeranian, arrived as a stray at the Maui Humane Society in Hawaii with a mouthful of missing, broken, and loose teeth. Luckily, her tarnished smile didn't deter the team from saving this precious pup.Lil' Kim…
Daisy
Jacksonville Humane Society
Daisy, a cute 14-year-old chihuahua mix, was found as a stray and rescued by a Good Samaritan. She posted Daisy’s picture on Facebook, saying that she had to find the owner or Daisy would need to go to the shelter. …
Chunky Brown
UCAN Nonprofit Spay & Neuter Clinic
Chunky Brown’s family was terribly worried about his swollen front paw and hair loss on his belly, but they were struggling financially and simply couldn’t afford care at their local animal clinic. Thankfully, United Coalition…
Strawbe
Kentucky Humane Society
Frances called the Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Help Line in a panic. She, her spouse and their 11-year-old Chihuahua, Strawbe, had lost their home. Frances had found a new apartment that allowed pets, but the lease did not…
Bitz
Animal Care Assistance Programs - ACAP
Bitz, a 15-year-old Shih-Tzu, was in dire need of surgery to save his life. Sadly, the veterinarian where he lived in rural Virginia didn’t have the resources to help him. And his mom couldn’t afford a specialty clinic.…
Slugger
Muttville
Slugger ended up at a local city shelter after being found limping, and clearly in pain from what turned out to be a dislocated hip. A note from the shelter veterinarian said, "The surgery to fix this condition is beyond…