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.

brown and white chihuahua mix
Adopted
Grover
14 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Self-described as lovable, cute and furry, this fourteen year old Chihuahua mix  is Grover. Playing the role of a mentor to the younger dogs, he shows them how to approach every situation with a “pawsitive” attitude and a…
brown and white dog looking to the side
Adopted
Duke
7.5 YRS
Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
Meet Duke! He's a handsome boy searching for a new home! A sniffari is his idea of a wonderful outing. He loves to romp around outside and smell everything! He will leave no smell unturned. He enjoys exploring the great outdoors…
brown dog smiling
Adopted
Lara
7.5 YRS
Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
Lara is ready and patiently waiting for that special family to come along and take her home! Lara is an absolute sweetheart and adores affection of all kinds. Although she is not able to tell us about herself, she is giving us…
grey and white hound dog
Kenneth
7.5 YRS
Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
Meet Kenneth! This handsome old man is a big sweetheart! He is looking for a home where he can shine as the only pet, and really let his personality blossom. He likes to spend his time taking some nice long naps, but can pull out…
husky dog with heart-shaped glasses
Moose
7 YRS
SICSA Pet Adoption & Wellness Center
Moose may be approaching his golden years, but this handsome man is still young at heart! He LOVES to play with toys, cuddle with his humans (kids included), run around with other dogs of all sizes, and is a huge fan of wading in…
white american bulldog with tongue out
Diesel
10 YRS
IndyHumane
I'm the big old buddy you've been looking for. Not too energetic, not too sleepy; just the perfect mix of fun. I enjoy just hanging out with other dogs, so I might like being in a house with a social dog. I spent a lot of years…
shih tzu
Adopted
Fancy
12 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Fancy is sweetheart that is cared for in a loving foster home. She has lived with other dogs, but best as your one and only so she can soak up all the attention to herself. Who can blame her!  Fancy delights in…
yorkie and basset hound
Rudy & Sophia
11 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
At first glance, these two may seem to be an unlikely pair, though Sophia, an eleven-year-old Basset Hound and Rudy, an eleven-year-old Yorkie mix, compliment each other perfectly. These bonded friends eagerly reconnect with…
shih tzu with cloudy eye smiling
Adopted
Princess 2
9 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Firmly believing that “there is a Princess inside all of us”, this nine-year-old Shih-Tzu is hoping to find a castle all her own. Enjoying a leisurely walk with her adoring subjects, she loves being out in the fresh air,…