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!
Shorty
Super senior, Shorty, an 18-year-old miniature schnauzer, was surrendered to Sacramento SPCA because his previous owner said he was “too old and sickly." He had alopecia, an auto-immune disorder that makes fur fall out, and…
Pepper
A Naperville Area Humane Society volunteer asked for help when he found out that his neighbor was going into hospice and senior dog, Pepper, would be surrendered. The man had no family willing to take Pepper. NAHS knew they…
Jackson
Senior stray, Jackson, was found by a former Austin Humane Society employee and brought to the shelter. Very sick when he arrived, Jackson showed signs of skin infection, heart murmur, and severe dental disease.Thanks to a grant…
Peter
Greyhound Pets of America - Wisconsin
Sweet Peter, a graceful greyhound born in 2002, ran 67 races in 2004 and 2005 before he was retired. He was adopted directly from the race track in Wisconsin, but later surrendered to Greyhound Pets of America Wisconsin…
In Memory
Grace
Cumberland County S.P.C.A.
What year of a dog’s life is more important than her last? It is the year we are finally given a chance to repay our pets for what they do best offer unconditional love. After years of licking away our tears, making us laugh when…
Fenway
Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue
Fenway was one of 11 homeless dogs rescued by the Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue (DVGRR) from a hoarding situation in Arkansas. Fenway, estimated at 9 years old, and a senior male were found in a junk-filled garage…
Mason
Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay
Mason, a lovable “old spot,” was adopted from a shelter six years ago. Earlier this year his owner died of cancer, leaving Mason's future care with a friend. Unfortunately the friend who tried to care for Mason was living in a…
Maggie
German Shepherd Rescue & Adoption
Looking at her now, it's hard to believe that Magnificent Maggie, a senior German Shepherd rescued by German Shepherd Rescue & Adoption (GSRA) of North Carolina, was in bad shape when she was callously dumped…
Gen and Murphy
Cumberland County SPCA
Genevieve (“Gen,” at right in photo) was a unique looking yellow Lab mix, with the ears and face of an angel, in need of immediate medical care when she was rescued by Cumberland County SPCA (CCSPCA) in New Jersey. Not…