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!

Bhunte
10 YRS
Senior dogs need love and care everywhere—and thanks to your support, Grey Muzzle helps internationally, too! Bhunte, a senior dog rescued by Voice of Animal Nepal, faced life-threatening injuries after a tiger attack. Thanks to…
Oswald
10 YRS
After losing his guardian, 10-year-old Oswald faced a tough road ahead. This sweet Shih Tzu arrived at Young at Heart Senior Pet Adoptions with a host of untreated health concerns—pneumonia, dental issues, partial deafness,…
Bella
9 YRS
Bella, a 9-year-old Husky, is more than a pet—she’s everything to her mom. When Bella developed a severe ear infection, her mom, who is currently unhoused, was referred to Project Street Vet by B Street Veterinary Hospital in San…
Merlin
Pug Rescue of Austin
Merlin’s is the kind of story that your generous donations to the Summer Smile campaign make possible! Ten-year-old Merlin was a stray who was found this summer in Round Rock, Texas.He had advanced periodontal disease and several…
Claire
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc.
Matted, scared and alone, this 20-year-old poodle mix found herself being surrendered to the shelter by the only family she had ever known. Her age, irregular heartbeat, eye issues, and poor physical condition put her at imminent…
Guppy
Main Line Animal Rescue
Guppy, a small poodle mix, has been living at Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester Springs, Pa., for a few years now. His behavioral issues have made him a very difficult dog to place in a home, but MLAR loves him!As a senior dog,…
Chelsea
Advanced Canine Education
Chelsea, eight or nine years old, lived on the streets in Henrico County, VA. Feral, desperate, and replete with a litter of four, she came to Houlagans’ Rest, a dog sanctuary south of Richmond, in 2009. Chelsea rebuffed…
Mimi
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc.
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc. received a desperate plea from a shelter in Philadelphia. This little girl was not eating, drinking or able to walk. At 11 years old, this American Eskimo was surrendered to the shelter…
Litney
Senior Dog Haven & Hospice, Inc.
This little nine-year-old Havanese was surrendered to a shelter in Philadelphia to be euthanized when his owners did not have the funds to take care of his hernia.Thanks to a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, Lit’s hernia…