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.

husky dog
Crystal
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Known to have healing powers and positive energy, this absolute treasure is Crystal, a ten-year-old Husky. Gentle and good-natured, she loves slow walks given she's dressed in her fur coat despite these hot summer days. Her…
mixed breed female dog
Adopted
Bernice
12 YRS
Auburn Valley Humane Society
Bernice is a sweet lady with the most sunny disposition! She loves meeting new people and going for slow casual strolls. She is looking for a home that can provide hospice/end of life care.
boxer in the green grass
Rye
8 YRS
Animal Rescue Foundation
Rye’s Dad died in a car accident and his mom took her in, but she also ended up passing away a couple months later.  She loves to be petted and loved.  She was described as a couch potato and a total love bug! …
grey yorkie with ''adopt me' bandana
Adopted
Murphy
10 YRS
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Murphy is one of those dogs who teaches us the meaning of the word "resilience." When he greets you, he will put his paw into the palm of your hand to say hello followed by quick tiny kisses.Murphy can be very enthusiastic in his…
grey mixed breed dog
Adopted
Leighla Lou
7 years old YRS
SICSA Pet Adoption Center
What's the saying? Age is just a number? Leighla Lou doesn't agree. She thinks 7 is the perfect number! Young enough to have some spunk, but old enough to be mellow at all the right times. She may not be winning any fetch awards…
mixed breed beige dog
Adopted
Helio
7 years old YRS
IndyHumane
Helio is an awesome senior boy looking for a home where he will be spoiled! This sweet 7-year-old came to IndyHumane severely emaciated and with signs of kidney failure. A lot of laboratory work was done to determine if his…
spotted dog sitting outside
Adopted
Nina
9 YRS
Two by Two Animal Rescue
The number 1 reason to adopt a senior... Nina!  She is a sweetheart of a love shadow, so kind and calm. Nina let's children love on her, is friendly with dogs, and doesn't care one bit about the cat in her foster home.…
grey and white shih tzu in dog bed
Adopted
Lovely
10 YRS
Live Love Animal Rescue
Lovely is cute as a button and easy to love! She is a happy, sweet, friendly girl looking for a loving home to call her own.Lovely is the perfect balance between sassy and sweet. She is a playful, low-key companion who will make…
little white chihuahua in front of the camera
Adopted
Steve
10 YRS
IndyHumane
Steve is a sweet senior boy looking for a quieter home where he will get lots of love. He is a bit older but would benefit from daily walks to keep him happy and healthy. He going to be best placed in a more easy going home…