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!

black lab outside
Sophie
9 YRS
When Sophie, a 9-year-old lab mix, arrived at Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) it was discovered that she had degenerative joint disease in her hips and a benign tumor at her elbow. These types of ailments can negatively impact…
black dog looking left
Summer
8 YRS
Summer, an 8-year old hound mix, was seen wandering in Kaloko on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Worried forher well-being, several neighbors tried to come together and capture her, but she was skittish and wouldn't…
beige lab dog
Hazel
13 YRS
When 13-year-old Hazel was surrendered to the shelter in June, she was severely overweight and struggling with multiple health issues. The clinic staff at Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA immediately fell in love with this easy-…
senior yellow lab
Dudley
C.A.R.E.4Paws
Dudley, a handsome, lovable 12-year-old Lab, received the care he needed and stayed by his mom's side thanks to help from a Grey Muzzle medical grant. In addition to supporting the adoption of senior dogs in their golden years,…
white boxer sitting in front of the camera
Wyatt
NorCal Boxer Rescue
 Through no fault of his own, Wyatt was returned to NorCal Boxer Rescue (NCBR) eight years after adoption. Thanks to help from a Grey Muzzle grant (and his natural charisma!), Wyatt quickly found his new—and truly forever—…
white dog with bandana
Sophie
Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida
Can you believe the transformation in Sophie's expression from her day of intake to that joyful "going home" smile? One of our favorite parts of helping senior dogs is seeing youthful happiness return to their faces once they…
collie dog smiling at the camera
Maddie
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio
When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Gorgeous 10-year-old gal, Maddie, has something to smile about after receiving the dental surgery she needed and getting adopted!From grantee Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio:"…
black lab
Tucker
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue
After a cross-country rescue effort by his personal heroes, 13-year-old Tucker, a blind stray, finally knows peace and the safety of home! If you’ve ever known a Lab, you know their mission in life is to make you happy. With…
smiling pit bull
Rain
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA
Rain is a nine-year-old pitbull mix who was surrendered to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA when her owner experienced housing difficulties. Staff remarked how she always had a smile on her face, though things weren’t always…