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!

long haired chihuahua smiling
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…
shih tzu dog laying on back
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.…
grey and white pitbull smiling
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…
Jersey
Jersey
Cumberland County SPCA
Jersey is an 8-year-old American Bulldog who was rescued and released to the Cumberland County SPCA in New Jersey, along with her daughter (who was quickly adopted). Jersey promptly captured the hearts of everyone at…
Angel, a Collie mix
Angel
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio
Though loving and adorable, eight-year-old Angel wasn’t in tiptop condition when her former owners surrendered her to Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio (AHDRO), with hopes that someone else could give her a better life.…
Peter, the Greyhound
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…
Grace
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
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, the Dalmation
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…