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.

brown and black dog
Cudi
7 YRS
High Country Humane
Meet Cudi the sweetest senior boy ever! he just wants a forever home with someone who will be home all the time. He very much loves his people and has some anxiety when he is left.  He loves to ride in the car and hang his…
grey muzzled dog with red toy
Adopted
Lorenzo
10 YRS
SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.
Lorenzo is like a fine wine - aged to perfection with just the right mix of energy and a desire to be a couch companion! It's hard to believe, but he was found at a stray in Utah and was transported to SpokAnimal in Washington…
smiling dark grey pit bull
Adopted
Poppy
9 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Hiya, thanks for stopping to meet me. I just want what every dog does, a safe and comfortable home where I can be treasured.  I'd really like a home with a doggie friend. Cats are fine by me too!   I'm a fun loving gal…
grey and white pitbull
Brutus
7 YRS
High Country Humane
Hi, I'm Brutus aka Bru! I'm a sweet senior fella who's looking for my retirement home. I've lived a life full of adventure and fun, and now it's time for me to settle down and live out my golden years with a family who can show…
beige chihuahua
Adopted
Fancy Nancy
11 YRS
Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA)
After living life on the streets as a stray, Fancy Nancy, an 11-year-old chihuahua, is quite comfortable on her own. She hasn’t always enjoyed humans…they are big and scary or small and noisy. But the care of her current foster…
black and white dog
Adopted
Rico
10 YRS
SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.
Meet Rico! Rico is a 10-year-old Lab/Pointer mix. He's spry for his age and loves walks and playing ball in the yard. He's potty-trained and amazing with canine and feline friends. Better still... he's a big snuggler... if it…
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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…
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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…
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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…