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.

pit bull with feather boa
Adopted
Dixie
11 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Maybe in dog years eleven years old is considered a senior, but this gracious Southern Belle keeps a youthful outlook on life. She flashes a Miss America smile all day, everyday, wherever shegoes as if to say "live the life…
grey snooted brown dog
Coco
12.5 YRS
High Country Humane
Hi, I'm CoCo! I'm a very friendly guy who can't wait to find my furever home! I came to HCH when my original family was moving and couldn't take me with them. I was adopted in November but brought back in May when my new…
black lab and yellow lab
Adopted
Carlos
7 years old YRS
Vieques Humane Society and Animal Rescue
Carlos has been in the shelter for almost a year and we just can't figure out why! He is a super sweet cuddle bug! Carlos has a lot of energy and likes to play, but he can also relax and enjoy a good movie night. He is…
light brown long-haired dog
Adopted
Buddy
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Mark Twain once said, "To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with."  Who better than your best Buddy? This affectionate, agreeable ten-year-old Terrier mix is the ideal one to share the…
old white poodle standing in grass
Adopted
Ivory
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
A twelve-year-old Poodle mix, Ivory is the newest member of Little Shelter’s Silver Paw Connection. While he refuses to switch from AOL to g-mail, he is adaptable in most situations, fitting nicely into family life. Making…
brown and white pit bull dog
Adopted
Red
7 years old YRS
McKamey Animal Center
Hi, I'm Red! People think I'm an old dog, but they haven't seen me play with my toys. I am especially talentedat Tug of war and enjoy playing with all type of balls. I'm very polite and love to make people happy! I'm an…
Pit bull terrier mix Queen
Adopted
Queen
10 YRS
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County
Well hello there! I am the lovely Queen. I am loving and affectionate and love to go for walks. I was brought to the shelter because I did not get along with the other dog on the property. According to my previous owner I know…
Senior wearing a blue tie
Senior
11 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Senior is a complete gentleman, quiet, easy-going, dapper, and friendly to all. His goal in life is to simply be there for you as a best friend would. A love shadow extraordinaire! Senior fits right in with the five dogs in his…
Catahoula Leopard mix Carmelo
Carmelo
8 YRS
PAWS Atlanta
Carmelo is so ridiculously hunky and cute. He is eight, so this lug nut is a little more mellow than most, but can still kick himself into "play" gear pretty quickly. Carmelo LOVES being outside on walks and getting a break from…