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 poodle mix
Adopted
Fluffball
9 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
  Meet Fluffball! A puff of a Poodle and a proud member of Little Shelter’s Silver Paw Connection, meet nine year old Fluffball. Gregarious and open-minded, she enjoys everyone’s company and is a hit with young and old alike…
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…
Valentines white dog
Adopted
Hermes
9.5 YRS
McKamey Animal Center
Meet Hermes! This sweet girl arrived at MAC severely emaciated, and it was clear she had been through it. Our wonderful Clinic staff immediately started her on a special diet to help her safely gain weight and Hermes slowly but…
dog in pajamas
Adopted
Kristy
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Described as an angel by the Little Shelter staffers, this radiant twelve year old Yorkie mix is Kristy. A self-proclaimed snuggle bug, she enjoys nothing more than being in your arms or curled up next to your side, wearing one…
female min pin mix
Adopted
Chelsea
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
An eight-year-old Min Pin mix, this clever little lady is Chelsea. Subscribing to the adage that all you need is “a snack and a snuggle”, she’s the perfect one to share your couch with…and just about everything else! A breed that…
tan deer-headed chihuahua
Adopted
Bambi
11 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
An eleven-year-old Chihuahua mix, this little “dear” is Bambi. From her fawn-like coloring, to her dainty carriage, to her gentle and pure spirit, this one will certainly capture your attention. Representing innocence, kindness,…
black and brown male miniature pinscher
Adopted
Jenkins
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
The newest member of Little Shelter’s Silver Paw Connection is Jenkins, a twelve-year-old Min Pin. This elder statesman is wise, gentle, and a master of the fine art of persuasion, easily winning you over to his point of view.…