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:…
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Butterball
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Tender and juicy, this little “turkey” is Butterball, an eight-year-old Poodle mix. Happiest safe in your arms, he also enjoys a romp around the grounds, sniffing out every possibility for a good time. An avid reader, he…
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Adopted
Chica
13 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Meet Chica, a 13-year-old Chihuahua and an active member of the Silver Sneakers club. She is fit, energetic, and enjoys logging in the most steps among her kennel mates, earning her the top spot on the leader board. Chica is a…
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Diva
8 YRS
Helping Hands Humane Society
We'd met Diva before she even came to HHHS during her younger rambunctious days - Diva's owner had her most of her life and they were quite a pair! Diva's owner told us she doesn't like cats or fireworks and is typically very…