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!
Strawbe
Frances called the Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Help Line in a panic. She, her spouse and their 11-year-old Chihuahua, Strawbe, had lost their home. Frances had found a new apartment that allowed pets, but the lease did not…
Bitz
Bitz, a 15-year-old Shih-Tzu, was in dire need of surgery to save his life. Sadly, the veterinarian where he lived in rural Virginia didn’t have the resources to help him. And his mom couldn’t afford a specialty clinic.…
Slugger
Slugger ended up at a local city shelter after being found limping, and clearly in pain from what turned out to be a dislocated hip. A note from the shelter veterinarian said, "The surgery to fix this condition is beyond…
Abraham
Humane Society of Charlotte
Abraham came to the Humane Society of Charlotte from Puerto Rico during "Operation Grey Muzzle," a rescue transport coordinated by the Humane Society of the United States. More than 200 dogs, including many seniors, were flown…
Rita Sue
Leon County Humane Society
This eight-year-old girl has been through some stuff. Rita Sue was transferred to the Leon County Humane Society (LCHS) in Tallahassee, FL, after she was rescued from an organized dog fight ring last year.Upon her…
Chibby San
Fort Valley State University: Community Practice Clinic
The SAFE Center at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) in Georgia is housed within the University's Veterinary Technology Program (the only four-year program in the state). They host a Community Practice Clinic, which provides…
Tinker
Knox PAWS
Thanks to a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, Knox PAWS (Placing Animals with Seniors), a program of the Knoxville-Knox County Council on Aging, helped match Vickie and Tinker and provided Tinker with critical medical…
Archie
The Humane Society of Indianapolis
Originally transferred to The Humane Society of Indianapolis from a municipal shelter in Central Indiana, eight-year-old Archie was missing one eye, had some skin and allergy issues, hair loss and red patches on his back. He was…
Blanca
Young at Heart
Blanca is a nine-year-old adorable Maltese mix who served as the pilot dog for Young at Heart's Club Grand Paw program and successfully found a loving home with an 88 year old gentleman named Ray. After being turned down by…