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.
Damascus
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
This gentle giant is Damascus, a ten-year-old Chow mix. A bit of an enigma, he is both an athlete and a geek. An accomplished sportsman, he excels at most games and you'll definitely want him on your team, especially when it…
Adopted
Chester
10 YRS
NorCal Boxer Rescue
Chester is a sweet-hearted and gentle boy who is looking for attention and affection from the humans in his life. He’ll lean up against you or curl up next to you on the couch. On walks he’s always happy to explore the…
Adopted
Halle
7 YRS
PAWS Atlanta
We love Halle! This gentle seven-year-old Labrador retriever mix has seen better days, but now that she’s at PAWS Atlanta, life is looking up. Halle is a big, rangy girl. If you squint, you can almost detect Great Dane in her…
Adopted
Kara
7 YRS
Pets Alive
Don’t let those gray hairs fool you! Kara is just 7 years young and can keep up with the youngsters. This lady is available for adoption with Pets Alive in NY and loves everyone she meets. Kara is that girl who wants nothing more…
Adopted
Mercedes
10 YRS
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Meet Mercedes! She's available for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.BIG FAN OF: Companionship. She loves people.NOT A FAN OF: Cats. She needs a home without them.SPECIAL FEATURES: Mercedes is a polite house dog who…
Adopted
Gramma Tala
9 YRS
Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter
Tala is available at Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter in Maryland and is a staff and volunteer favorite. She has been called the perfect dog! She came in as a stray and has been at the shelter for almost an entire…
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,…
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,…
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…