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.

Light brown pit bull mix Miss Cleo
Adopted
Miss Cleo
15 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Here's pretty Miss Cleo! A 15-year-old Pit Bull Terrier, Miss Cleo is the Betty White of the dog world...she is smart, vivacious, level-headed and full of life. She is very social, loves the limelight and will always bring a…
Redtick Coonhound mix Jett
Adopted
Jett
12 YRS
Highland County Humane Society
Meet handsome hound, Jett! Jett worked his entire life as a bear hunter and is ready to retire on your couch. Jett is fostered with other dogs and is learning all about indoor life! Jett is a velcro dog. After spending a lifetime…
Adopted
Roscoe
8 YRS
Connecticut Humane Society
Meet Roscoe! This senior pointer is sweet as can be, and is taking visitors and stealing hearts at the Connecticut Humane Society’s Newington Pet Wellness and Adoption Center. Here’s some of what Roscoe has shared with CHS during…
Adopted
Bullwinkle
13 YRS
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Bullwinkle is a cute little boy. He's a little timid at first, but a couple of treats will quickly bring him close. He is happy to go out and about and is excellent on leash, keeping up a good pace though he only needs a short…
Adopted
Allie
12 YRS
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
BIG FAN OF: Napping on soft things.NOT A FAN OF: Sharing her living space with other dogs. She needs to be the only dog in her home right now. Children are also way too much for her, so she needs an adults-only home. Adopters…
Adopted
Todd
8 YRS
Leon County Humane Society
Todd came to LCHS along with seven other dogs from a multi-agency rescue. The dogs had been in a hoarding situation with dozens of dogs living in filth while also in the presence of dead dogs in the home. Sadly, this situation…
light brown long-haired dog
Adopted
Buddy
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Mark Twain once said, "To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with."  Who better than your best Buddy? This affectionate, agreeable ten-year-old Terrier mix is the ideal one to share the…
old white poodle standing in grass
Adopted
Ivory
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
A twelve-year-old Poodle mix, Ivory is the newest member of Little Shelter’s Silver Paw Connection. While he refuses to switch from AOL to g-mail, he is adaptable in most situations, fitting nicely into family life. Making…
brown and white pit bull dog
Adopted
Red
7 years old YRS
McKamey Animal Center
Hi, I'm Red! People think I'm an old dog, but they haven't seen me play with my toys. I am especially talentedat Tug of war and enjoy playing with all type of balls. I'm very polite and love to make people happy! I'm an…