Some furry faces are gray, but there is bright news for senior dogs this summer! The Grey Muzzle Organization has awarded a transformative grant to Seniors’ Pet Assistance Network (SPAN), ensuring more older dogs in our community receive the love, comfort, and medical care they need in their golden years.
SPAN is honored to be one of just 119 animal welfare groups selected nationwide—from a highly competitive pool of 440 applicants—to receive funding aimed at supporting senior dogs and the families who cherish them. This year, Grey Muzzle is distributing over $1.57 million in grants to organizations across the country, all working toward a shared mission: giving at-risk senior dogs the second chances they so deeply deserve.
“This grant will provide much-needed veterinary and dental care for sweet seniors like Angie, a 9-year-old mixed breed, who doesn’t let the miles she’s traveled slow her down,” said Jacqueline West, Executive Director of SPAN. “No one appreciates a cozy bed and a loving heart more than a senior dog. We’re honored to give dogs like Angie the nutrition and healthcare she needs in the comfort of her forever home.”
Over the past 17 years, The Grey Muzzle Organization has given more than $7.2 million in grants to animal welfare organizations across the country. Through a growing network of dedicated grantees, we’re working toward a shared vision: A time when every senior dog finds safety, love, and a soft landing.
“If 50 is the new 30 for humans, why not for our older best friends?” asks Denise Fleck, Executive Director of The Grey Muzzle Organization. “Senior dogs have so much love left to give, yet they’re often the last to be adopted and the first at risk when shelters run out of space. Our grants help change that by funding medical and dental care, adoption and foster programs, hospice support, and services that help keep senior dogs in the homes they love. These resources give thousands of older dogs a second chance to shine!”
From tail-wagging couch potatoes to wise old adventurers, senior dogs have so much to give their human companions and with this support provided by The Grey Muzzle Organization, SPAN will help more senior dogs continue their happy endings with their faithful companions.