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.
Haypenny
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
“Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you’ll have good luck. Give it to a faithful friend, then your luck will never end.” This well-known rhyme, often associated with the belief that finding a penny is a sign of good…
Zigmon
9 YRS
Full Circle Rescue and Sanctuary
Zigmon is a 9-year-old Miniature Pinscher with a personality much bigger than his tiny frame. This little guy is a pro at finding the coziest spots in the house, supervising life with his big, bright eyes, and giving you that “…
Agnes
12 YRS
Fu
Agnes is pure sunshine in dog form. This sweet, gentle girl has a heart as big as her smile and a spirit that’s ready to bloom now that she’s safe. She came to us from a shelter, but you’d never know she had a rough start — she’s…
Bear
9 YRS
Full Circle Rescue and Sanctuary
Bear is a handsome German Shepherd mix who brings class, calm, and just a little comedy wherever he goes. After a recent dental surgery left him missing a few teeth, his tongue now hangs out like a red carpet rolled out for miles…
Shadow
7 YRS
Snake River Animal Shelter
Shadow originally came to Snake River Animal Shelter as a stray and was never reclaimed. This sweet girl was able to participate in our Senior Glow-Up program and recently received a professional groom!
Shadow is approximately…
Terra
8 YRS
Rain or Shine Rescue
Eight-year-old Terra was surrendered to the shelter after being attacked by her family's new dog. Her injuries were severe, but this resilient girl never gave up. She tolerated the pain and discomfort with quiet dignity, always…
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…
Adopted
Finn
7 YRS
Norfolk SPCA
Despite a tough life so far, Finn is all tail wags! This 7-year-old male beagle was transferred to the Norfolk SPCA from Northampton County, NC, where he likely lived outside most of his life.Finn is the happiest pup…