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 dog laying on blanket
Butterball
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Tender and juicy, this little “turkey” is Butterball, an eight-year-old Poodle mix. Happiest safe in your arms, he also enjoys a romp around the grounds, sniffing out every possibility for a good time. An avid reader, he…
tan dog outside
Adopted
Chica
13 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Meet Chica, a 13-year-old Chihuahua and an active member of the Silver Sneakers club. She is fit, energetic, and enjoys logging in the most steps among her kennel mates, earning her the top spot on the leader board. Chica is a…
white dog with brown spots
Diva
8 YRS
Helping Hands Humane Society
We'd met Diva before she even came to HHHS during her younger rambunctious days - Diva's owner had her most of her life and they were quite a pair! Diva's owner told us she doesn't like cats or fireworks and is typically very…
handsome black dog in tuxedo
Adopted
Otto
10 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Otto is the perfect gentleman for anyone wanting a sweet, gentle-natured companion. He's a happy, dapper fellow who enjoys chin scratches, people watching on the front porch and playtime with the dog in his foster home. You might…
happy white dog laying in the grass
Milo
11 YRS
High Country Humane
Sometimes a dog comes in that we just KNOW has a family. We cross all our fingers (and toes) that someone will come in to redeem them, and that we will happily get to reunite a pet and their owner. Of course, we wish that for ALL…
small black dog with grey face
Adopted
Papa (bonded to Nana)
13 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Papa and Nana met in high school and have been sweethearts ever since. Papa remembers asking Nana to be his companion at the prom, but she remembers it was homecoming. These little muffins attribute their continued happiness to…
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…