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.

Blonde chow mix smiling with a purple leash
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…
Boxer dog with a grey face
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…
Black lab mix with grey muzzle
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…
Tan boxer mix Kara
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…
Close up of tan shepherd mix Mercedes
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…
Close up of black pit bull mix
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…
small dog with curly fur
Adopted
Little Bit (bonded to Buddy)
12 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Sweet as a box of chocolates, these little Valentines are proof of all the joy older dogs can bring to your life! Sexy senior citizens (in their own minds), who would be thrilled to enjoy their well-earned retirement in your lap…
senior pug
Adopted
Floyd
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
It has been said that having a senior dog is like fast-forwarding to the best part….a perfect example is Floyd, a twelve-year-old Pug, who has high hopes of finding a family to call his own. Enjoying the company of everyone,…
brown and black hound mix
Adopted
Ziggy
9 YRS
Rancho Coastal Humane Society
Ziggy is an active "senior" so don't let his age dissuade you. He loves running around the yard or going for walks and has been described as having "a lot of happy in him". He will need a family that will continue the work his…