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…
Yellow lab Amos licking his lips
Adopted
Amos
8 YRS
Two by Two Animal Rescue
Amos is the typical Yellow Lab, strong, calm and loyal. He's is searching for a person or family that knows the best moments in life are right beside you.  This handsome hunk is ready to claim his spot on the couch where he…
Brody
Adopted
Brody
11 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
A Southern gentleman simply here to be your best friend and couch mate, the Bromeister, Brodaddy, Brodylecious, Brody! A calm, go-with-the-flow kind of dude. Gets along famously with all the other dogs in his foster home. Cat…
White Chihuahua Max
Adopted
Max
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” A ten-year-old Chihuahua mix, this self-confident little guy is Max. Certain that his best days are ahead of him, he is looking forward to finding his forever home. We suspect life…