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.

husky dog
Crystal
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Known to have healing powers and positive energy, this absolute treasure is Crystal, a ten-year-old Husky. Gentle and good-natured, she loves slow walks given she's dressed in her fur coat despite these hot summer days. Her…
mixed breed female dog
Adopted
Bernice
12 YRS
Auburn Valley Humane Society
Bernice is a sweet lady with the most sunny disposition! She loves meeting new people and going for slow casual strolls. She is looking for a home that can provide hospice/end of life care.
boxer in the green grass
Rye
8 YRS
Animal Rescue Foundation
Rye’s Dad died in a car accident and his mom took her in, but she also ended up passing away a couple months later.  She loves to be petted and loved.  She was described as a couch potato and a total love bug! …
grey yorkie with ''adopt me' bandana
Adopted
Murphy
10 YRS
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Murphy is one of those dogs who teaches us the meaning of the word "resilience." When he greets you, he will put his paw into the palm of your hand to say hello followed by quick tiny kisses.Murphy can be very enthusiastic in his…
grey mixed breed dog
Adopted
Leighla Lou
7 years old YRS
SICSA Pet Adoption Center
What's the saying? Age is just a number? Leighla Lou doesn't agree. She thinks 7 is the perfect number! Young enough to have some spunk, but old enough to be mellow at all the right times. She may not be winning any fetch awards…
mixed breed beige dog
Adopted
Helio
7 years old YRS
IndyHumane
Helio is an awesome senior boy looking for a home where he will be spoiled! This sweet 7-year-old came to IndyHumane severely emaciated and with signs of kidney failure. A lot of laboratory work was done to determine if his…
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…
Close up of white boxer Ella
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…
Close up of fox red Labrador Retriever Gabe
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!…