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.

fluffy brown pomeranian in grass
Adopted
Spike
13 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
 Part of the Silver Paw Connection, meet Spike, a thirteen-year-old Pomeranian.  Known for being smart, curious, and bold, this breed typically loves to be the center of attention. Also inspirational, Mozart dedicated…
scruffy brown dog
Jazz
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
This smooth operator is Jazz, a twelve-year-old Terrier mix. Easy going and willing to let his hair down, he is friendly, social, and in tune with his surroundings. Enjoying the tempo of a slow walk, he’ll keep step in…
white poodle outside
Adopted
Margarita
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
This refreshing little lady is Margarita, a ten-year-old Poodle mix. The perfect accompaniment for a short walk or lounging by the pool, she is brimming with interesting tales, always keeping up her end of the conversation.…
black shepherd dog
Adopted
Sumo
12 YRS
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County
 Meet Sumo (A563304)! This guy has been aged to perfection! Sumo is a gentle soul who is just looking to spend his golden years with his people. His perfect day would involve a relaxed morning cuddling on the couch…
beagle mix smiling at the camera
Adopted
Lil Pup
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
  With a cool rapper name and a big personality, this ten- year-old Bulldog/Beagle mix is Lil Pup. After only being at the shelter for a short time, he already has a huge fan base and several groupies amongst the staff…
pit bull wearing flower crown
Kula
10 YRS
Maui Humane Society
Aloha I’m Kula from Maui, Hawaii! I’ve been around awhile getting all fixed up by the vet staff and enjoying my time in a foster home but the time has come for me to find my forever family.  I’m 10 years old and like to…
pit bull with feather boa
Adopted
Dixie
11 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Maybe in dog years eleven years old is considered a senior, but this gracious Southern Belle keeps a youthful outlook on life. She flashes a Miss America smile all day, everyday, wherever shegoes as if to say "live the life…
grey snooted brown dog
Coco
12.5 YRS
High Country Humane
Hi, I'm CoCo! I'm a very friendly guy who can't wait to find my furever home! I came to HCH when my original family was moving and couldn't take me with them. I was adopted in November but brought back in May when my new…
black lab and yellow lab
Adopted
Carlos
7 years old YRS
Vieques Humane Society and Animal Rescue
Carlos has been in the shelter for almost a year and we just can't figure out why! He is a super sweet cuddle bug! Carlos has a lot of energy and likes to play, but he can also relax and enjoy a good movie night. He is…