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!
Dixie
Dixie was an emaciated stray, about 10 years old, when a well-meaning person took her in but was unable to continue caring for her. Efforts to contact the owner were unsuccessful - she had no tags or microchip, only an ear tattoo…
In Memory
Snickers
Snickers came to Golden Retriever Rescue of North Texas (GRRNT) when his owner of 12 years passed away and the family did not want him. This probably had something to do with the baseball-sized, festering tumor on his side. He…
Angel
A small, 10+ year-old senior dog arrived at Muttville brown and matted. She had been picked up as a stray and adopted, but was returned because her new family didn't want to spend any money on her care. Muttville in San Francisco…
Ruby
Kentucky Humane Society
Sometimes, pets and their people need a little extra help. Jessica brought Ruby, her 10-year-old Puggle, to the Kentucky Humane Society’s Healthy Pets Clinic for vaccines. The Healthy Pets Clinic (HPC) is a nonprofit, low-…
Bear
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
An older, mixed breed, black dog, came to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) as a stray. They named him Bear and aged him at about 14 years old. Bear looked a bit rough when he arrived, his fur was not filled out and he was…
Murphy
Knox PAWS - Knox County Council on Aging
Ms. Lois reached out to Knox PAWS in January of 2018 after her doctor suggested having an animal companion to help with her depression and loneliness. Ms. Lois desperately wanted the companionship of a furry friend but knew…
Mugsy
Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI)
Mugsy came to Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc. (RBARI) after being abandoned by his family. Mugsy was not only a staff and volunteer favorite, but a grandpa and friend to so many other RBARI dogs. You couldn’t miss Mugsy if…
Buddy
Friends of Norfolk Animal Care Center
Buddy, a 12-year-old Schnauzer found himself at Norfolk Animal Care Center (NACC) because his owner could no longer afford to care for him, and couldn't provide in depth veterinary care.When the little guy arrived, his senior…
Swanno
Kentucky Humane Society
William and Lucy are a senior couple who are both disabled and on a fixed income. Recently, they moved to a new pet-friendly apartment with their senior Chihuahua, Swanno. But, after paying for advance rent and the security…