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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!

blind shih tzu smiling
Louie
Surrendered by his owners for euthanasia, an unnamed blind shih tzu was transported to Carolina Poodle Rescue from a rural shelter. ā€˜Louie,ā€ as he was appropriately dubbed by his transporter, swayed to the sound of music playedā€¦
fluffy white pomeranian smiling
Roxy
Ten-year-old Roxy was surrendered to the Sacramento SPCA simply for being ā€œtoo old.ā€ Life in the shelter was too stressful for her, so she was placed in a foster home where her doting foster mom noticed she had a cough. Chest x-ā€¦
small brown dog showing belly
Bella
Fifteen-year-old Bella means everything to her dad. He writes, ā€œBella has been my spunky best friend for 15 years. I live alone and sheā€™s my companion, listener, comedian, supporterā€¦if youā€™ve been fortunate enough to have aā€¦
yorkie and bassett hound
Sophia and Rudy
Little Shelter
At first glance, Sophia and Rudy may seem an unlikely pair. However, they complement each other perfectly! Sophia, an 11-year-old basset hound, and Rudy, a 12-year-old Yorkshire terrier mix, were surrendered to an animal careā€¦
2 dogs with adopter
Jessa
Charming Pet Rescue
When Gabriella decided she wanted to adopt a four-legged walking companion, she never thought she would end up with two! But Gabriella and her family have a lot of love to give.ā€¦
dog with flower lei
Kula
Maui Humane Society
All senior adoptions are something to celebrate, but it's extra special when "long-timers" like finally find love again. Kula was adopted at ten years old after waiting ten months!Through no fault of her own, Kula came into theā€¦
brown dog laying down
Mingo
One Tail at a Time
At 12 years old, Mingo came to One Tail at a Time (OTAT) when he was in need of a new home. The vet team worked diligently to heal Mingo, but after a series of strokes and a consistent heart problem, the team decided that hospiceā€¦
split screen of two chihuahua mixes
Bentley and Tyson
Jacksonville Humane Society
Even a hurricane couldn't break Bentley and Tyson's bond! At ten years old, Bentley and Tyson found themselves alone after their special person passed away. Thankfully, a kindhearted neighbor temporarily took these two bestā€¦
dog in the car
Hoss
Stop the Suffering
At 13 years old, Hoss was surrendered when his family had a new baby. He was heartbroken emotionally and suffering physically from neglect. Covered in fleas, he had a painful, fractured tooth and tested positive for ā€¦