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!
In Memory
Lena
We all know about the horrible conditions puppy mill dogs endure. But one of the saddest kinds of stories we see all too frequently is a similar level of neglect, or even worse, in an owner’s home. Lena’s elderly owner was not…
Missy
February 2009This sweet lady is Missy, a senior dog about of about 9 years. She ended up in the county animal control after her elderly owner died. St. Louis Senior Dog Project was told police broke down the front door to…
Diamond
Diamond is a little Maltese, probably about 10 years old. Diamond's owners brought her into a shelter to be euthanized, saying they could not afford her. Posh Pets, a rescue organization in New York City, took her to the vet,…
Chewpee
Maui Humane Society
We love when a senior dog's sad story gets a happy ending and a new beginning instead! At 15 years old, Chewpee the Chihuahua lost both of his owners within six months after they each sadly passed away. Family members…
Sherlock and Watson
Animal Rescue New Orleans
Bonded pair Sherlock and Watson were rescued by Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) from a rural shelter where limited resources and overflowing animals meant these two seniors needed help. Upon examination, ARNO's medical…
Kip
Animal Rescue Mission
Isn't this the sweetest first family photo of senior sweetheart Kip with his new mom and dad? We are so grateful that a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization made it possible to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome…
Ozzie
Neighborhood Pets
When her 13-year-old Dachshund, Ozzie, developed a severe dental abscess, Maritza reached out to Neighborhood Pets in Cleveland for help. Maritza said that Ozzie means the world to her - Maritza experiences seizures,…
P-nut
Carolina Poodle Rescue
P-Nut was surrendered to a vet’s office for euthanasia because “he was old.” At 14 years of age, he was definitely old, even by smaller poodle standards. But there was still a spark! Thankfully, a foster parent for Carolina…
Todd
League for Animal Welfare
At 11 years old, Todd the beagle was left in an overnight drop pen, constantly coughing without relief due to an advanced case of heartworm disease. Despite feeling pretty crummy, Todd still had a sweet, trusting smile on his…