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.

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Daisy
7 years YRS
Footbridge Foundation
Meet this sweet senior girl, Daisy! She is the ultimate companion. She's an affectionate, sweetheart of a pooch who loves pets anywhere. Her favorite stroking spot is on her back at the base of her tail! Loving Daisy stays close…
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Lali
8 Years YRS
Footbridge Foundation
Meet Lali, a lovable teddy bear disguised as a dog! She has a gorgeous chocolate coat that match her sweet brown eyes. She loves belly scratches more than anything in the world, and will roll on her back for everyone she meets.…
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Blue
9 YRS
Malamute Rescue & Rehabilitation of Northern California
Blue is a 9 year old neutered male Husky/Malamute Mix. He was rescued from the Yuba County Animal Shelter in 2023 with a mild ear infection. His ears are clear and has been waiting for his new home for two years. He is laidback…
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Jacob
14 YRS
Vintage Fur Senior Dogs
This friendly guy loves people and greets everyone with a calm, happy demeanor. He's well-mannered in public and is a great sidekick for outings. He walks beautifully on a leash! He is a sweet, easygoing companion with a…
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Antique
12 YRS
Rain or Shine Rescue
12-year-old Antique was brought to the a rural shelter in Alabama in terrible state - matted from head to paw, sores all over his body, pus oozing from his eyes and ears. After several months of medical care, we've gotten his…
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Von
8.5 YRS
Vieques Humane Society and Animal Rescue
Von, which means 'hope' in Icelandic, arrived as an abandoned and completely neglected animal. He is in the process of recovering, and he is doing it very well. His eyes will tell you that he is thankful for this second chance:…
Black pit bull type dog wearing shamrock headband
Adopted
Pepper
8 YRS
Live Love Animal Rescue
My name is Pepper and, despite how my name sounds, I'm sweet not spicy! I looove meeting new people and getting belly rubs! If you're not available, I also like to rub my own belly on the grass. Yep, I'm pretty adorable like that…
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Adopted
Ella
n/a YRS
NorCal Boxer Rescue
Ella is such a good-natured and happy companion!  Things Ella enjoys include: any toy that squeaks, catching treat tossed to her, lounging on the couch, and telling her foster dad when it's dinner time. She delights everyone…
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Adopted
Gabe
7 YRS
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue
Gabe is a super-friendly fox red Lab who’s a whiz at food puzzles! He’s an energetic and playful seven-ish years old who weighs about 60 pounds. Gabe came to us as a neglected stray who is quite the happy, handsome character now!…