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.

white terrier
Caroline
7 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Caroline, a seven-year-old Terrier mix, is a good-natured, affectionate girl looking for a forever home in which she can be the only four-legged member, preferring the company of people. Initially shy, she warms…
small yorkie terrier
Adopted
Roxie
9 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
This little darling is Roxie, a nine-year-old Yorkie mix. Spirited and energetic, she’s eager to be in on all the action, showing the youngsters how it’s done! Convinced she’s in the prime of her life, she’s not letting a silly…
yorkie
Diamond
14 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
   A Diamond is associated with strength, love, and invincibility, a befitting description for this fourteen-year-old Terrier mix. Though blind due to mature cataracts, he sees the world with flawless clarity,…
brown smiling dog
Penny
11 YRS
The Animal Rescue Mission
11 year old Penny is so sweet and mellow and loves everyone and all dogs. She's with a foster now in Los Angeles, California and is just a complete love bug who wants to nap and chill.Before we rescued her, Penny had a rough life…
mixed breed brown dog
Adopted
Bridget
10 YRS
Jacksonville Humane Society
Bridget is a sweet, lady currently calling the Jacksonville Humane Society a home-between-homes. She loves everyone that she meets! Bridget has been a star on local news stations and has met an entire troop of girl…
pit bull dog
Sweet Potato
7 YRS
SICSA Pet Adoption Center
Sweet Potato is true to both parts of his name - extra sweet, cuddly, gentle, and a mild-mannered couch potato. If you're looking for a mellow friend to snuggle up as the weather turns cold, he's your guy! Sweet…
Light brown pit bull mix Miss Cleo
Adopted
Miss Cleo
15 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Here's pretty Miss Cleo! A 15-year-old Pit Bull Terrier, Miss Cleo is the Betty White of the dog world...she is smart, vivacious, level-headed and full of life. She is very social, loves the limelight and will always bring a…
Redtick Coonhound mix Jett
Adopted
Jett
12 YRS
Highland County Humane Society
Meet handsome hound, Jett! Jett worked his entire life as a bear hunter and is ready to retire on your couch. Jett is fostered with other dogs and is learning all about indoor life! Jett is a velcro dog. After spending a lifetime…
Adopted
Roscoe
8 YRS
Connecticut Humane Society
Meet Roscoe! This senior pointer is sweet as can be, and is taking visitors and stealing hearts at the Connecticut Humane Society’s Newington Pet Wellness and Adoption Center. Here’s some of what Roscoe has shared with CHS during…