We envision a time when every senior dog finds safety, love, and a soft landing. Ensuring senior dogs find loving, forever homes is central to that vision. There are many benefits and reasons to adopt a senior dog, and we hope to show the world what incredible companions they are.
Here are some adoptable senior dogs located across the country. Please check in with each organization to learn more about how to adopt a shelter or rescue dog.
Butterball
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Tender and juicy, this little “turkey” is Butterball, an eight-year-old Poodle mix. Happiest safe in your arms, he also enjoys a romp around the grounds, sniffing out every possibility for a good time. An avid reader, he…
Adopted
Chica
13 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Meet Chica, a 13-year-old Chihuahua and an active member of the Silver Sneakers club. She is fit, energetic, and enjoys logging in the most steps among her kennel mates, earning her the top spot on the leader board. Chica is a…
Diva
8 YRS
Helping Hands Humane Society
We'd met Diva before she even came to HHHS during her younger rambunctious days - Diva's owner had her most of her life and they were quite a pair! Diva's owner told us she doesn't like cats or fireworks and is typically very…
Adopted
Otto
10 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Otto is the perfect gentleman for anyone wanting a sweet, gentle-natured companion. He's a happy, dapper fellow who enjoys chin scratches, people watching on the front porch and playtime with the dog in his foster home. You might…
Milo
11 YRS
High Country Humane
Sometimes a dog comes in that we just KNOW has a family. We cross all our fingers (and toes) that someone will come in to redeem them, and that we will happily get to reunite a pet and their owner. Of course, we wish that for ALL…
Adopted
Papa (bonded to Nana)
13 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Papa and Nana met in high school and have been sweethearts ever since. Papa remembers asking Nana to be his companion at the prom, but she remembers it was homecoming. These little muffins attribute their continued happiness to…
Terra
8 YRS
Rain or Shine Rescue
Eight-year-old Terra was surrendered to the shelter after being attacked by her family's new dog. Her injuries were severe, but this resilient girl never gave up. She tolerated the pain and discomfort with quiet dignity, always…
Sequoia
8 YRS
Mendocino Coast Humane Society
"Sequoia is super sweet and loves cats, dogs and everybody" say our kennel staff, who have fallen in love with this senior cutie. This one-eyed sweetheart came to us after her owner abandoned her and a neighbor temporarily took…
Bibi
10-12 YRS
Vintage Fur Senior Dogs
Affectionate and friendly, this tiny girl is ready for a quiet household to call her own. She has limited hearing and vision but navigates her environment well. She sleeps in a crate at night and is compatible with other calm…