Scottsdale-based Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary senior dog rescue group has received a $20,000 grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization.

Out of 440 applicants nationwide, Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary was chosen to receive this grant to support at-risk older dogs in the area, according to a press release.

The grant will enable Scottsdale-based Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary to take in at least 16 senior dogs, with each dog receiving $1,250 to fund basic medical and dental care. These dogs will be transferred from shelters and rescues around Arizona, continuing Forever Loved’s state-wide initiative to provide rural and county shelters with access to a specialized senior dog rescue. After those 16 dogs have received care, any remaining funds will go toward the veterinary and dental care of additional senior dogs that Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary pulls from rural and municipal shelters.

In 2024, Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary rescued 109 senior dogs, placed 99 senior dogs in new homes, and helped nine senior dogs receive in-home hospice care. In the first half of 2025, those numbers are 54, 41 and 8, respectively.

For more information, visit www.foreverlovedpets.org.