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.
Haypenny
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
“Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you’ll have good luck. Give it to a faithful friend, then your luck will never end.” This well-known rhyme, often associated with the belief that finding a penny is a sign of good…
Zigmon
9 YRS
Full Circle Rescue and Sanctuary
Zigmon is a 9-year-old Miniature Pinscher with a personality much bigger than his tiny frame. This little guy is a pro at finding the coziest spots in the house, supervising life with his big, bright eyes, and giving you that “…
Agnes
12 YRS
Fu
Agnes is pure sunshine in dog form. This sweet, gentle girl has a heart as big as her smile and a spirit that’s ready to bloom now that she’s safe. She came to us from a shelter, but you’d never know she had a rough start — she’s…
Bear
9 YRS
Full Circle Rescue and Sanctuary
Bear is a handsome German Shepherd mix who brings class, calm, and just a little comedy wherever he goes. After a recent dental surgery left him missing a few teeth, his tongue now hangs out like a red carpet rolled out for miles…
Shadow
7 YRS
Snake River Animal Shelter
Shadow originally came to Snake River Animal Shelter as a stray and was never reclaimed. This sweet girl was able to participate in our Senior Glow-Up program and recently received a professional groom!
Shadow is approximately…
Terra
8 YRS
Rain or Shine Rescue
Eight-year-old Terra was surrendered to the shelter after being attacked by her family's new dog. Her injuries were severe, but this resilient girl never gave up. She tolerated the pain and discomfort with quiet dignity, always…
Adopted
Rosie
8 YRS
Humane Society of Catawba County
Rosie is everything you could possibly want in a companion pet; loyal, loving, well-mannered, non-destructive, house-broken, treat-motivated, eager to please and a world-class snuggler. She's the total package. You'd be hard…
Adopted
Shorty
14 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
A blind fourteen-year-old Chihuahua/Corgi mix, this handsome gentleman is determined not to let anything stop him from getting his heart’s desire....a forever home. Though lacking vision, Shorty still enjoys the opportunity to…
Chrissy
10 YRS
NorCal Boxer Rescue
Chrissy is a lovely Los Angeles transplant who, finding the last six months in her northern CA foster home quite enjoyable, has decided she'd like to take up permanent residence with a northern CA adoptive family. Chrissy is…