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We envision a world where every senior dog thrives, and no old dog dies alone and afraid. 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.

pekingnese
Napoleon
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
    Napoleon “Bone-aparte” is a ten year old Pekingese mix, hailing from the French Quarter of Louisiana. Choosing to travel to New York via the Passage to Freedom Program with the intention of conquering the hearts of…
lhaso apso
Adopted
Sir Sparklepuff
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
One of the lesser known Knights of the Round Table, meet Sir Sparklepuff, an eight year old Lhasa Apso mix. Part of an ancientmbreed said to bring good luck and prosperity, this lionhearted little sentinel has been surveying the…
black small dog
Adopted
Peppercorn
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
   Recently named “Employee of the Month” for representing Little Shelter’s Silver Paw Connection, meet Peppercorn, a twelve- year-old Terrier mix. Adding a dash of flavor to everything he does, this active senior…
pit bull mix
Bettsy
12 YRS
High Country Humane
    Hi, I'm Bettsy! I'm a very friendly girl who can't wait to find my furever home! I am came in with my younger brother Max, but honestly he's not a spring chicken either. We have lived our entire lives…
shepherd mix
Max
9 YRS
High Country Humane
  Hi, I'm Max! I'm a very friendly guy who can't wait to find my furever home! I am came in with my older sister Bettsy, who has been with me our entire lives. Although we would do fine in homes separately, I would LOVE IT…
blind terrier dog
Adopted
Willow
10 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Willow would love to be pampered and wouldn't mind one bit if you brag about how adorable she is. Not one to work the camera, but does like looking pretty in her sweater collection. This dainty gal enjoys lap snuggles, but happy…
black and white dog
Adopted
Biggie
7 YRS
Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin
Biggie appreciates the simple things in life - playing with his toys, snuggling and most of all, being with his people. Whenever you're together, he will curl up at your feet, next to or on top of you if you want. He thinks he…
white pit bull
Big Papa
10 YRS
PAWS Atlanta
Big Papa was thrown over the fence one night at PAWS Atlanta. Thankfully, two team members saw him on the security camera and were able to drive to the shelter to get him. Despite the heartbreaking circumstances of how he came to…
brown dog with Hawaiian shirt
Houston
8.5 YRS
Second Chance Animal Shelter
Meet Houston, an eight-year-old boxer mix with a personality as strong and fierce as his namesake city. While Houston may possess a striking presence and captivating charm, his disdain for other animals sets him apart.Houston's…