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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!

Little Guy
Little Guy
Thanks to Seattle Humane’s Pet Project, which provides services to pets belonging to low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS or cancer and is funded in part by a Grey Muzzle grant, Little Guy was able to get the dental care…
Ernest the hound dog
Ernest
Ernest came to Oshkosh Area Humane Society (OAHS) in Wisconsin as a stray. The staff was immediately smitten with his sweet personality and happy-go-lucky attitude.When this nine-year-old hound arrived at OAHS, he had horribly…
Zeke and Matthew
Zeke
Asheville Humane Society (AHS) met Matthew at a community fair. Matthew, a disabled veteran, brought his ten-year-old boxer Zeke to the fair for services. He had previously reached out to AHS for veterinary assistance.Zeke has…
brown fluffy dog with soulful eyes
Chunky Brown
UCAN Nonprofit Spay & Neuter Clinic
Chunky Brown’s family was terribly worried about his swollen front paw and hair loss on his belly, but they were struggling financially and simply couldn’t afford care at their local animal clinic. Thankfully, United Coalition…
long haired chihuahua smiling
Strawbe
Kentucky Humane Society
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
Animal Care Assistance Programs - ACAP
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
Muttville
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…
black smiling dog with grey muzzle
Holly
Mostly Mutts
Sadly, the pandemic took a financial toll on Holly’s family. As much as they loved her, they simply couldn’t afford her care and asked Mostly Mutts to help find her a new home. Holly’s gentle and loving personality…
light colored beagle smiling
Spike
Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter (FFOCAS)
Spike is an adorable 10-year-old beagle mix who is gentle and sweet with every person he meets. His human dad had to move into assisted living and could no longer care for Spike. Before he could find a new home, Spike needed…