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.
Damascus
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
This gentle giant is Damascus, a ten-year-old Chow mix. A bit of an enigma, he is both an athlete and a geek. An accomplished sportsman, he excels at most games and you'll definitely want him on your team, especially when it…
Adopted
Chester
10 YRS
NorCal Boxer Rescue
Chester is a sweet-hearted and gentle boy who is looking for attention and affection from the humans in his life. He’ll lean up against you or curl up next to you on the couch. On walks he’s always happy to explore the…
Adopted
Halle
7 YRS
PAWS Atlanta
We love Halle! This gentle seven-year-old Labrador retriever mix has seen better days, but now that she’s at PAWS Atlanta, life is looking up. Halle is a big, rangy girl. If you squint, you can almost detect Great Dane in her…
Adopted
Kara
7 YRS
Pets Alive
Don’t let those gray hairs fool you! Kara is just 7 years young and can keep up with the youngsters. This lady is available for adoption with Pets Alive in NY and loves everyone she meets. Kara is that girl who wants nothing more…
Adopted
Mercedes
10 YRS
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Meet Mercedes! She's available for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.BIG FAN OF: Companionship. She loves people.NOT A FAN OF: Cats. She needs a home without them.SPECIAL FEATURES: Mercedes is a polite house dog who…
Adopted
Gramma Tala
9 YRS
Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter
Tala is available at Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter in Maryland and is a staff and volunteer favorite. She has been called the perfect dog! She came in as a stray and has been at the shelter for almost an entire…
Jacob
14 YRS
Vintage Fur Senior Dogs
This friendly guy loves people and greets everyone with a calm, happy demeanor. He's well-mannered in public and is a great sidekick for outings. He walks beautifully on a leash!
He is a sweet, easygoing companion with a…
Antique
12 YRS
Rain or Shine Rescue
12-year-old Antique was brought to the a rural shelter in Alabama in terrible state - matted from head to paw, sores all over his body, pus oozing from his eyes and ears. After several months of medical care, we've gotten his…
Von
8.5 YRS
Vieques Humane Society and Animal Rescue
Von, which means 'hope' in Icelandic, arrived as an abandoned and completely neglected animal. He is in the process of recovering, and he is doing it very well. His eyes will tell you that he is thankful for this second chance:…