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 boxer with spotted underbelly
Jamice
7.5 YRS
Austin Boxer Rescue
Jamice is a sweet 7.5 year old white female with the squishiest face and one blue eye. She is a calm, super affectionate cuddle bug who loves sunbathing and car rides. Jamice is fully house and crate trained, but she doesn't need…
smiling black lab
Adopted
Ellie
8 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Loveable, darling Ellie is friendly with everyone she meets! She's the talk of the neighborhood as she struts her stuff on walks working her fan club.  Hiya!  Her winsome smile melts hearts everywhere she goes. This…
fluffy pomeranian wearing floral top
Adopted
Chrissy
10 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Chrissy is sweet as caramel pie and not much bigger than one!  This dainty gal will squish her way onto your lap, wanting to be held close to your heart. She literally melts on your chest. Chrissy likes pajama parties,…
tan chihuahua
Adopted
Rambo
15 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
  Perhaps in dog years, this fifteen-year-old Chihuahua mix is considered a senior, though Rambo continues to have a young, fresh outlook on life. With plenty of life experience under his collar, he dispenses sage advice,…
black and white lab mix
Adopted
Prince
9 YRS
Austin Pets Alive!
Prince came to Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) from a rural Central Texas shelter back in June 2021. There he had been found as a stray and was constantly overlooked by adopters because of his age and difficulty getting along…
beagle mix smiling at the camera
Adopted
Finn
7 YRS
Norfolk SPCA
 Despite a tough life so far, Finn is all tail wags! This 7-year-old male beagle was transferred to the Norfolk SPCA from Northampton County, NC, where he likely lived outside most of his life.Finn is the happiest pup…
brown dog with golden eyes
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…
pit bull mix making eye contact
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…
light brown dog with golden eyes
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…