Senior Dogs At The Humane Society For Hamilton County Fetch Grant

Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at The Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) are among the winners.

HSHC is one of 90 animal welfare groups chosen from 370 applicants to receive a grant to help local senior dogs. The winning groups received $848,000 in grants to help save or improve the lives of at-risk old dogs in their communities.

“We have seen such an increase in owner-surrender cases of senior dogs,” said Lily Pesavento, Community Engagement Manager for HSHC. “This grant will help us provide the necessary and sometimes emergency medical and dental care these dogs need. No one is more grateful or loving than an old dog, and we’re looking forward to giving more senior dogs their best chance at a second chance.”

Over the past 15 years, the national nonprofit Grey Muzzle Organization has provided more than $4.6 million in grants to support its vision of “a world where no old dog dies alone and afraid.”

“Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re delighted to help deserving organizations like The Humane Society for Hamilton County make a difference in the lives of dogs and people in their communities,” Grey Muzzle’s Executive Director Lisa Lunghofer said. “Many senior dogs in Central Indiana are enjoying their golden years in loving homes thanks to the wonderful work of HSHC.”