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.
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…
Tippy
10 YRS
High Country Humane
Hi, I'm Tippy! I'm a very friendly girl who can't wait to find my furever home! Want to know how I got my name? I tippy-tap my feet when I'm excited- Dog Team tells me it's super cute! I'm so excited to learn a lot and…
Acorn
7 YRS
High Country Humane
Hi, I'm Acorn! I'm a sweet senior lady who's looking for my retirement home. However I still have lots of energy! I am really smart, I know fetch really well, like, I actually drop the ball not like those other dogs who never…
Dexter
8 YRS
PAWS Atlanta
Dexter is a smooth, steady, rock-solid adorable guy. He's all about meandering walks with plenty of stops to smell and investigate. His pace is pretty glacial, and this is a guy who does not sweat the small stuff and prefers not…
Adopted
Hermes
9.5 YRS
McKamey Animal Center
Meet Hermes! This sweet girl arrived at MAC severely emaciated, and it was clear she had been through it. Our wonderful Clinic staff immediately started her on a special diet to help her safely gain weight and Hermes slowly but…
Adopted
Kristy
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Described as an angel by the Little Shelter staffers, this radiant twelve year old Yorkie mix is Kristy. A self-proclaimed snuggle bug, she enjoys nothing more than being in your arms or curled up next to your side, wearing one…
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…
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…
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:…