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 terrier
Caroline
7 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Caroline, a seven-year-old Terrier mix, is a good-natured, affectionate girl looking for a forever home in which she can be the only four-legged member, preferring the company of people. Initially shy, she warms…
small yorkie terrier
Adopted
Roxie
9 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
This little darling is Roxie, a nine-year-old Yorkie mix. Spirited and energetic, she’s eager to be in on all the action, showing the youngsters how it’s done! Convinced she’s in the prime of her life, she’s not letting a silly…
yorkie
Diamond
14 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
   A Diamond is associated with strength, love, and invincibility, a befitting description for this fourteen-year-old Terrier mix. Though blind due to mature cataracts, he sees the world with flawless clarity,…
brown smiling dog
Penny
11 YRS
The Animal Rescue Mission
11 year old Penny is so sweet and mellow and loves everyone and all dogs. She's with a foster now in Los Angeles, California and is just a complete love bug who wants to nap and chill.Before we rescued her, Penny had a rough life…
mixed breed brown dog
Adopted
Bridget
10 YRS
Jacksonville Humane Society
Bridget is a sweet, lady currently calling the Jacksonville Humane Society a home-between-homes. She loves everyone that she meets! Bridget has been a star on local news stations and has met an entire troop of girl…
pit bull dog
Sweet Potato
7 YRS
SICSA Pet Adoption Center
Sweet Potato is true to both parts of his name - extra sweet, cuddly, gentle, and a mild-mannered couch potato. If you're looking for a mellow friend to snuggle up as the weather turns cold, he's your guy! Sweet…
Dalmatian on the beach
Papo
7 YRS
Vieques Humane Society
Papo is 7 yr old senior guy who has just a wonderful sweet outgoing personality. He would be a great addition to your home if you like to take nice long walks or just to hang out in the yard for some one-on-one time. He likes to…
brown and white dog sitting
Herbie
8 YRS
SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center
Herbie loves beds, especially the ones people sleep in. Dog beds are OK, but people beds? Yes please! He also loves a nice massage. Nothing fancy - just a brief back rub will do. But it's not all polish and pamper for Herbie! He…
Shiloh 2
Adopted
Shiloh
8 YRS
Humane Society of Sonoma County
Shiloh is a dapper dog guaranteed to win you over with his breezy goofball charm! He’s a down-to-Earth lad who’s a good judge of character – a real “dog’s dog”, if you will. He wouldn’t mind lazing around on the couch from time…