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!
Crosby
Ten-year-old Crosby was surrendered to a shelter and facing euthanasia because his eye was bulging and required immediate removal.Thanks to a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, Senior Dog Haven was able to rescue…
Merlin
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
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…
Paw Paw
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc.
Sweet Paw Paw came to Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc. in Georgia from a puppy mill bust. He had spent his whole life living in confinement and used as a breeding dog. Not surprisingly, this adorable, eight-year-old…
Cleo
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA
Before being brought to the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA), Cleo was used for breeding and spent her whole life chained outside. Despite not being cared for most of her life, Cleo is the sweetest dog. She is so full…
Brewster
The Pet Project for Pets
Brewster was seen being dumped on a corner in South Florida. A Good Samaritan followed him to a parking lot and was then able to scoop him up and bring him to Broward County Animal Care as a stray.Lucky for Brewster, Broward…
Sparky
Humane Society for Southwest Washington
Sweet 13-year-old Sparky came to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW) after her owners decided she needed a home that could give her more attention. This adorable Shiba Inu was well cared for, but, like many senior…
Reni
Top Dog Foundation
When she turned 14, Serenity’s (Reni's) main man was deployed overseas. He asked family to care for her, and they did, until Covid-19 strained their financial resources. Looking for help, they found Top Dog Foundation. Top Dog…
Dolly
Humane Society of Shelby County
Dolly arrived at the Humane Society of Shelby County (AL) as a heartworm-positive stray. She was not an attention-getter in her kennel and potential adopters kept passing her by. The staff noticed that this older gal was…