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!

Hops, a Corgi mix
Hops
Animal Rescue of New Orleans (ARNO) found Hops (formerly named “Nola”) as a stray in 2012. The 10-year-old Corgi mix was limping because one of her back legs didn’t work, possibly due to being hit by a car. After a routine…
Ginger, a poodle/terrier mix
Ginger
Gorgeous Ginger, a 10 to 11-year-old poodle/terrier mix, was rescued by the Virginia Beach SPCA (VBSPCA) after her owner died and there was no one to care for her. A veterinary examination revealed Ginger’s health had been…
Buddy, a Pekinese mix
Buddy
Sweet, handsome Buddy is a classic example of the uphill battle older dogs face in municipal shelters. Once someone’s beloved household dog, the 10-year-old Pekinese mix was surrendered to a shelter in Stockton, CA, as is often…
Sophie
Kane's Krusade
Sophie is a nine-year-old Golden Retriever who developed a large tumor on her paw that was growing rapidly. Without surgery, she would inevitably lose her paw and, possibly, her life. Working with Second Chance Animal Hospital in…
Lana
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
Lana is a very sweet ten-year-old boxer who wound up at Prairie Paws Animal Shelter (PPAS) as a stray. Her main goal in life is to cuddle as much as possible, so the staff knew that after a tune-up, she'd be ready for a forever…
Abigail
Oregon Humane Society
Abigail is a tri-colored, eight-year-old toy Australian Shepherd who found a second chance at a happy home this past fall. She was surrendered to the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) when her owner of eight years could no longer care…
Carter
Humane Society for Hamilton County
Meet Carter! He's an 11-year-old Lab mix who found himself at the Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) because his owners were moving and couldn't take him along. That's okay though - everything worked out for this…
Scotch
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Scotch is 11 years old and came to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) when his owner was diagnosed with cancer and unable to keep him. Sadly, Scotch is in renal failure, has a heart murmur and various…
Rimsky
Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary
Rimsky, a 12-year-old Miniature Pinscher, has always had bad teeth. Even after a teeth cleaning a few years ago, his mouth was still very smelly and it gradually got worse. For the past two years, he has not been active or his…