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.

Black pit bull type dog wearing shamrock headband
Adopted
Pepper
8 YRS
Live Love Animal Rescue
My name is Pepper and, despite how my name sounds, I'm sweet not spicy! I looove meeting new people and getting belly rubs! If you're not available, I also like to rub my own belly on the grass. Yep, I'm pretty adorable like that…
Close up of white boxer Ella
Adopted
Ella
n/a YRS
NorCal Boxer Rescue
Ella is such a good-natured and happy companion!  Things Ella enjoys include: any toy that squeaks, catching treat tossed to her, lounging on the couch, and telling her foster dad when it's dinner time. She delights everyone…
Close up of fox red Labrador Retriever Gabe
Adopted
Gabe
7 YRS
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue
Gabe is a super-friendly fox red Lab who’s a whiz at food puzzles! He’s an energetic and playful seven-ish years old who weighs about 60 pounds. Gabe came to us as a neglected stray who is quite the happy, handsome character now!…
Light brown pit bull mix Miss Cleo
Adopted
Miss Cleo
15 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Here's pretty Miss Cleo! A 15-year-old Pit Bull Terrier, Miss Cleo is the Betty White of the dog world...she is smart, vivacious, level-headed and full of life. She is very social, loves the limelight and will always bring a…
Redtick Coonhound mix Jett
Adopted
Jett
12 YRS
Highland County Humane Society
Meet handsome hound, Jett! Jett worked his entire life as a bear hunter and is ready to retire on your couch. Jett is fostered with other dogs and is learning all about indoor life! Jett is a velcro dog. After spending a lifetime…
Adopted
Roscoe
8 YRS
Connecticut Humane Society
Meet Roscoe! This senior pointer is sweet as can be, and is taking visitors and stealing hearts at the Connecticut Humane Society’s Newington Pet Wellness and Adoption Center. Here’s some of what Roscoe has shared with CHS during…
Toby being petted
Adopted
Toby
9 YRS
Live Love Animal Rescue
Toby is house trained and walks nicely on the leash. Even though he's in his senior years, he is still pretty sprightly and enjoys going on little adventures around the neighborhood. Toby is friendly to all new people he meets,…
Edison close up
Adopted
Edison
8 YRS
Live Love Animal Rescue
Edison is a senior but don't let that fool you - this old guy does not spend his days napping. Edison is alert and excited for each new day. Edison walks nicely on the leash, and is always excited to go for a walk. Out and about…
Fawn
Fawn
9 YRS
Live Love Animal Rescue
Dainty and easy to walk, Fawn enjoys to go for walks to sniff the flowers and see what's going on in the neighborhood. Although she's low energy around the house, she will happily go for short runs or hikes. She is friendly to…