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.

white dog on orange leash
Adopted
Quesadilla
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Full of flavor and spice this delicious twelve-year-old Shih Tzu mix is Quesadilla. Outspoken about things he’s passionate about, such as senior discounts and access to the best treats, he doesn’t hesitate to make his feelings…
grey dog and white dog on leashes
Adopted
Gem & Gemmy
7 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Gem, an  eleven-year-old Poodle mix and Gemmy, a seven-year-old Maltese mix  are Little Shelter’s “two peas in a pod”. Best friends since kindergarten, they have been inseparable their entire lives and are therefore…
shaggy white dog with tongue sticking out
Sally
11 YRS
Maui Humane Society
Sally was found as a stray in ruff condition, she was severely emaciated, flea-infested, and thick crusty fur covering her eyes rendering her practically blind. Fast forward a couple of weeks in the care of an amazing foster home…
german shepherd mix
Adopted
Nora
9 YRS
Humane Society of Sonoma County
Nora is a loyal, smart, sensitive lady looking for a calm, quiet home. She’s not always sure about strangers at first, but this girl is wonderfully sweet once she learns to trust you. Nora’s an excellent on-leash walker, but if…
black dog
Ernest
9 YRS
Maui Humane Society
I'm Ernest, but you can call me Ernie since we're going to be friends real fast. I know that because my previous family said I am amazing! I lived with adults and kids; I'm potty trained, I like to chase the ball, go hiking and…
white poodle mix
Adopted
Fluffball
9 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
  Meet Fluffball! A puff of a Poodle and a proud member of Little Shelter’s Silver Paw Connection, meet nine year old Fluffball. Gregarious and open-minded, she enjoys everyone’s company and is a hit with young and old alike…
white dog with underbite and sombrero
Adopted
Mr. Big
15 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
This very important, influential gentleman is Mr. Big,  a fifteen-year-old Poodle mix. Ready for his Zoom meeting (now that he’s remembered his password!), he’s been busy preparing his adoption proposal to submit to…
terrier mix in princess costume
Princess
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
A ten-year-old Terrier mix, Princess arrived on our doorstep severely emaciated and malnourished due to a combination of Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Following her diagnosis, she was started…
dark colored cane corso
Diamond
7 YRS
IndyHumane
Hi there, I'm Diamond! Don't be intimidated by my size, I am just a giant lovebug! I am very sweet and love attention, so if you're looking for a couch potato companion, I'm your girl. I can be a little excitable with treats, so…