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!

tan chihuahua on wooden deck
Bear Burrito
     Bear Burrito came to Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in April of 2021 as part of the Friends of County Animal Shelters transport program. Through this program, RCHS accepts transferred animals from…
cleaned up dog looking at the camera
Paisley
Paisley, a pekingese/ shih-tzu mix, is a feisty senior lady!Found as a stray, her coat was matted so badly that it pulled on her skin with every step. The crowded local shelter reached out to Young at Heart for help. Upon arrival…
black and brown hound dog
Chesney
From hurricane survivor to happily ever after! After being found as a 9-year-old stray in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, Chesney was rescued as part of an evacuation transport from Louisiana to Virginia last…
Levi wearing a red bowtie
Levi
Austin Humane Society
It has taken a village to save Levi!He came to Austin Humane Society (AHS) from the Louisiana SPCA in partnership with the Houston SPCA during the crisis response to Hurricane Laura this past fall. This senior pup had obvious…
Brown and white collie mix Ridge
Ridge
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio
Ridge, a nine-year old collie mix, was found abandoned in an old house with other dogs. They were left with no food or water. Sadly, Ridge was picked on by the other dogs and had bite marks all over his body.Once rescued by…
Dappled Dachshund
Paw Paw
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc.
Sweet Paw Paw came to Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc. in Georgia from a puppy mill bust. He had spent his whole life living in confinement and used as a breeding dog. Not surprisingly, this adorable, eight-year-old…
Brown and white Cleo in front of flowers
Cleo
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA
Before being brought to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA), Cleo was used for breeding and spent her whole life chained outside. Despite not being cared for most of her life, Cleo is the sweetest dog. She is so full…
Black pit bull mix Brewster
Brewster
The Pet Project for Pets
Brewster was seen being dumped on a corner in South Florida. A Good Samaritan followed him to a parking lot and was then able to scoop him up and bring him to Broward County Animal Care as a stray.Lucky for Brewster, Broward…
Shiba Inu Sparky
Sparky
Humane Society for Southwest Washington
Sweet 13-year-old Sparky came to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW) after her owners decided she needed a home that could give her more attention. This adorable Shiba Inu was well cared for, but, like many senior…