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…
Milo in stroller
Adopted
Milo
8 YRS
PAWS Atlanta
Our love affair with Milo at PAWS Atlanta goes way back. We met him years ago, when he was a young pup someone dropped him over our shelter fence one night. When we first saw him, he bounded out of darkness and we froze, unsure…
Black shepherd mix Angel
Angel
9 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Angel is a beautiful, submissive, extremely sweet girl who aims to please! She gets along well with children, minds well, is treat-motivated, and loves to be part of the action. Angel is quick to roll over to offer her soft tummy…
Shar Pei Corgi Mr. Crabby Pants
Adopted
Mr. Crabby Pants
13 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Hey there, I'm Mr. Crabby Pants. Yes, you heard that right—Mr. Crabby Pants is my name. How did I get that name you ask? Well, I'm a cantankerous old man, set in my ways and well, can be a bit crabby at times. I'm super adorable…