Sweet Life Fur-ever Family Fund
Helping senior dogs stay home with the people who love them
The Sweet Life Fur-ever Family Fund helps people facing the difficult decision to rehome a senior dog explore every possible solution, including financial support, before surrendering a dog they love.
right where they belong
still family
Why the fund exists
Every day, loving owners face impossible decisions
Unexpected veterinary emergencies
Rising medication costs
Job loss or financial hardship
Fixed incomes in retirement
Inflation squeezing already tight household budgets
For many families, surrendering a beloved dog can feel like the only option left. The result is more senior dogs entering overcrowded shelters, where they are more likely to be euthanized for lack of space, heartbreak for the families who loved them, and more strain on rescues already stretched thin.
What the fund covers
Help at the moment it matters most
When a family gets help at the right moment, their dog stays home. Prevention keeps seniors out of overcrowded shelters, spares them more trauma, and costs far less than long-term shelter care.
Emergency vet care
Urgent visits and diagnostics when something goes wrong.
Life-saving surgeries
Procedures that give a senior dog more good years at home.
Prescription medications
Insulin, heart and pain medications that keep aging dogs comfortable.
Chronic illness care
Ongoing support for conditions that come with age.
Mobility aids
Help for dogs whose legs need a little backup.
Short-term medical support
A bridge through a hard stretch so no one has to say goodbye too soon.
Two ways we help: the Fur-ever Family Fund for senior dogs who already have a home, and our new Oyster Bay location for the seniors who need one. Together, a senior dog’s story never has to end in a shelter.
Thinking about rehoming your senior dog?
Talk to us before you decide
If you are facing a vet bill you cannot cover, a medication you can no longer afford, or a change in your life that makes caring for your senior dog feel impossible, reach out first. Fill out this short request and we will be in touch to explore every option with you, including financial support, so your dog can stay where they belong.
Every gift keeps a family together
A gift to the fund can cover a month of medication, an emergency vet visit, or a major procedure for a senior dog whose family needs help. Gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.