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,…
Ranger
The Thulani Program
An old dog. A beloved dog. Ranger lived his entire life with a devoted elderly couple in a rented home, but then the owner of the house died and his family wanted the house back. Faced with losing their home, another…
Hope
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
Hope is one appropriately named dog! The nine-ish stray girl arrived at Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) in horrible condition. She was emaciated, hairless, and covered in sarcoptic mange. If that weren’t bad enough…
Bailey
PAWS - Pet Animal Welfare Society
We recently received this touching update from Bailey's mom, Georganne:Bailey just celebrated his eleventh birthday on the 30th, and he had a special breakfast—egg and some smoked salmon (not a staple)—along with his regular food…
Baron
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
Beautiful Baron suffered eight years of neglect and cruelty before being seized by the authorities. When he came to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR), he had lacerations on his neck, back and stomach along with severe…
In Memory
Mitzi
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue Inc.
Mitzi, Sunshine, and Romper came into Virginia German Shepherd Rescue (VGSR) in March, 2013, from elderly owners who were no longer able to care for their dogs. Mitzi was kept outdoors in a long, narrow run, living in her…
Lola
Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies
Lola is the poster child for spaying and neutering. She came to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) as an overweight nine-year-old with a life-threatening Pyometra infection. Her family couldn’t afford surgery and…