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.

Dalmatian on the beach
Papo
7 YRS
Vieques Humane Society
Papo is 7 yr old senior guy who has just a wonderful sweet outgoing personality. He would be a great addition to your home if you like to take nice long walks or just to hang out in the yard for some one-on-one time. He likes to…
brown and white dog sitting
Herbie
8 YRS
SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center
Herbie loves beds, especially the ones people sleep in. Dog beds are OK, but people beds? Yes please! He also loves a nice massage. Nothing fancy - just a brief back rub will do. But it's not all polish and pamper for Herbie! He…
Shiloh 2
Adopted
Shiloh
8 YRS
Humane Society of Sonoma County
Shiloh is a dapper dog guaranteed to win you over with his breezy goofball charm! He’s a down-to-Earth lad who’s a good judge of character – a real “dog’s dog”, if you will. He wouldn’t mind lazing around on the couch from time…
Red
Red
7 YRS
Austin Humane Society
Red is a sweet boy looking for a soft place to call home! He does not like other dogs, and would prefer to be the only pup in the home. He is housetrained and passed his resource-guarding test with flying colors!  He…
pekingnese
Napoleon
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
    Napoleon “Bone-aparte” is a ten year old Pekingese mix, hailing from the French Quarter of Louisiana. Choosing to travel to New York via the Passage to Freedom Program with the intention of conquering the hearts of…
lhaso apso
Adopted
Sir Sparklepuff
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
One of the lesser known Knights of the Round Table, meet Sir Sparklepuff, an eight year old Lhasa Apso mix. Part of an ancientmbreed said to bring good luck and prosperity, this lionhearted little sentinel has been surveying the…
Brown Chihuahua in a blue winter coat
Adopted
Pixie
8 YRS
Austin Pets Alive!
Pixie is available with Austin Pets Alive! in Texas and is a loving senior pooch with the most adorable, expressive ears! This happy go lucky girl really proves that age is just a number, and she can't wait to meet her forever…
Close up of black and white terrier Elias
Adopted
Elias
8 YRS
Vanderburgh Humane Society
Elias came to Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS) in Indiana from Evansville Animal Care & Control when they were out of kennel space. Not much was known about him at the time, but since being at VHS he has done very well! He…
Little black terrier with a blue leash
Adopted
Mr. Wobbles
10 YRS
Leon County Humane Society
**Has special needs** Mr. Wobbles is loyal and loving. He likes to be near his person and adores attention. He's house trained and is working on crate training. He's good with other dogs. He would do best in a home without cats.…