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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!

Brody, a yellow lab mix, now deceased
In Memory
Brody
Brody is a sweet, gentle guy of at least eight years. He was picked up as a stray by St. Louis Animal Control, where St. Louis Senior Dog Project found him. Brody's foster Mom said, "As soon as I brought him home, I could tell…
Ellie, the Dachshund, now deceased
In Memory
Ellie
Ellie is one of the beneficiaries of a Grey Muzzle grant to Central Texas Dachshund Rescue (CTDR) to support dogs in hospice care. Ellie is a 12-pound cutie who had a rough life before she came to CTDR. She has a tattoo in her…
Vinnie
In Memory
Vinnie
Vinnie, a 12-year-old Poodle/Dachshund mix, is in hospice care at The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs in Cleveland, Ohio. Vinnie was passed over for adoption due to persistent house training difficulties and because of a heart murmur.…
Petunia
10 YRS
Lionel's Legacy
At 10 years old, Petunia’s future was uncertain. Her devoted dad, facing personal challenges, realized he could no longer provide the care she needed. Wanting the best for her, he turned to a trusted veterinary clinic for…
Herman
9 YRS
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue
When Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue saved 9-year-old Herman from animal control, he was in rough shape. This resilient Poodle-Terrier mix needed extensive medical care—including a much-needed dental procedure funded by a Grey Muzzle…
Florence
14 YRS
The Animal Foundation
Fourteen years ago, Florence was rescued from a cardboard box and found her way to Sharon, her perfect match. Through thick and thin, they’ve been inseparable—Florence even earned the title of protector, thwarting two home…
Ted
8 YRS
Jacksonville Humane Society
Some matches are just meant to be—like Ted and his new dad! After being found as a stray and spending two months at The Jacksonville Humane Society, Ted was starting to grow anxious. But everything changed when an older gentleman…
Olivia
12 YRS
Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue of Ohio
At 12 years old, Olivia found herself in need of a new beginning when her owner moved into assisted living. With the help of a Grey Muzzle grant, Stop the Suffering Animal Rescue of Ohio was able to provide this sweet senior…
Rocky & Angie
10 YRS
Finding Shelter Animal Rescue
Rocky & Angie’s world was turned upside down when their beloved owner passed away. But thanks to the kindness of family members and the lifesaving work of Finding Shelter Animal Rescue, this bonded pair found the care—and…