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.

Darcy & Molly
10 YRS
Tyson's Place
Meet Darcy and Molly: A Pair of Lifelong Friends in Need of a Loving HomeDarcy, a stunning 10-year-old Great Pyrenees, and her sister Molly, a sweet Border Collie mix, have spent their entire lives together. Their world changed…
Ethel
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
This noble little lady is Ethel, an eight year old Shih-tzu mix. Strong and sensible, she accurately represents all the attributes senior dogs have to offer: namely wisdom, grace, and a good sense of humor. Priding herself on…
Brandi
10 YRS
Forever Loved Pet Sanctuary
Howdy! My name is Brandi and I am a spunky, full-of-life Jack Russell Terrier. I weigh 13 lbs and I am 10 years young. I may be blind in one eye, but the other works perfectly so you can expect no difficulties from me! I am…
Adopted
Ruth
10 YRS
A DOGGIE 4 YOU
Hi there, I'm Ruth! I'm a seasoned gal with a heart full of love and a spirit that's still spry. I was the pampered pooch at a sanctuary with 40 other dogs, then disaster struck. Our mom passed away. We were sent to a vet…
T Bear
16.5 YRS
A DOGGIE 4 YOU
Meet delightful T-Bear, a 16 ½ years old schnauzer in excellent health, is not on any medication, and plays and walks like he is still 10 years-old! What is his secret? Did he drink from the fabled Fountain of Youth?A Doggie 4…
Carey
12 YRS
PAWS Atlanta, Inc.
The adorable Carey was adopted from PAWS Atlanta back in 2014 and he showed up at Athens-Clarke Animal Services 10 years later. Our staff was alerted, and we brought him back to our shelter. Carey is now 12 years old. At PAWS…
terrier in the grass
Adopted
Princess
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
An eight-year-old Terrier mix, Princess arrived on our doorstep severely emaciated and malnourished due to a combination of inflammatory bowel syndrome and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Following her diagnosis, she was…
white dog facing camera
Adopted
Pierre
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Serving as the French ambassador for Little Shelter’s Silver Paw Connection, meet twelve-year-old Pierre. This little Bichon has that certain “je ne sais quoi” that we’re all looking for….namely that indescribable quality that…
brown and black hound
Adopted
Pasta
12 YRS
PAWS Atlanta, Inc
Pasta is our sassy little sparkplug. He has been holding court in our Cat Cottage, where he recently became the kitchen dog and night manager. Pasta makes friends easily and is extremely playful and energetic for his age, which…