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!
Lele
Lele, a ten-year-old Collie mix, was in trouble. Her owner had fallen on hard times and didn't have the resources to care for her. The best her owner could do was to house her in an outdoor run with limited shelter. That's no…
Sophie
Sophie is a nine-year-old Golden Retriever who developed a large tumor on her paw that was growing rapidly. Without surgery, she would inevitably lose her paw and, possibly, her life. Working with Second Chance Animal Hospital in…
Lana
Lana is a very sweet ten-year-old boxer who wound up at Prairie Paws Animal Shelter (PPAS) as a stray. Her main goal in life is to cuddle as much as possible, so the staff knew that after a tune-up, she'd be ready for a forever…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…