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.

Blonde chow mix smiling with a purple leash
Damascus
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
This gentle giant is Damascus, a ten-year-old Chow mix. A bit of an enigma, he is both an athlete and a geek. An accomplished sportsman, he excels at most games and you'll definitely want him on your team, especially when it…
Boxer dog with a grey face
Adopted
Chester
10 YRS
NorCal Boxer Rescue
Chester is a sweet-hearted and gentle boy who is looking for attention and affection from the humans in his life. He’ll lean up against you or curl up next to you on the couch. On walks he’s always happy to explore the…
Black lab mix with grey muzzle
Adopted
Halle
7 YRS
PAWS Atlanta
We love Halle! This gentle seven-year-old Labrador retriever mix has seen better days, but now that she’s at PAWS Atlanta, life is looking up. Halle is a big, rangy girl. If you squint, you can almost detect Great Dane in her…
Tan boxer mix Kara
Adopted
Kara
7 YRS
Pets Alive
Don’t let those gray hairs fool you! Kara is just 7 years young and can keep up with the youngsters. This lady is available for adoption with Pets Alive in NY and loves everyone she meets. Kara is that girl who wants nothing more…
Close up of tan shepherd mix Mercedes
Adopted
Mercedes
10 YRS
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Meet Mercedes! She's available for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.BIG FAN OF: Companionship. She loves people.NOT A FAN OF: Cats. She needs a home without them.SPECIAL FEATURES: Mercedes is a polite house dog who…
Close up of black pit bull mix
Adopted
Gramma Tala
9 YRS
Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter
Tala is available at Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter in Maryland and is a staff and volunteer favorite. She has been called the perfect dog! She came in as a stray and has been at the shelter for almost an entire…
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…