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.

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…
shih-tzu on leash
Adopted
Gabby
11 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Like most women of a certain age, Gabby is confident in her abilities, outspoken and decisive. Knowing her own mind, this eleven-year-old Shih Tzu mix prefers to be your one and only, certain she can meet all your needs.…
Adopted
Allie
12 YRS
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
BIG FAN OF: Napping on soft things.NOT A FAN OF: Sharing her living space with other dogs. She needs to be the only dog in her home right now. Children are also way too much for her, so she needs an adults-only home. Adopters…
Adopted
Todd
8 YRS
Leon County Humane Society
Todd came to LCHS along with seven other dogs from a multi-agency rescue. The dogs had been in a hoarding situation with dozens of dogs living in filth while also in the presence of dead dogs in the home. Sadly, this situation…
Adopted
Willie & Sebastian
9 and 10 YRS
Lab Rescue LRCP
Willie and Sebastian are a bonded pair who get along well with dogs, cats, and are approved for children ages 7 and up. They must go to a home together. They are well-behaved, will come when called, and will sit - sometimes, but…