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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.

rottweiler
Reesie
9 YRS
PAWS Atlanta
Reesie is an observer and a dreamer. You will often find her mentally recording all the comings and goings of our shelter. She is a very good girl. And we're not just typing that because she is looking over our shoulder and…
black shepherd dog
Adopted
Sweetie
12 YRS
Humane Society of Sonoma County
We think Sweetie is aptly named because she’s truly one of the sweetest dogs we’ve ever met! A fan favorite here at the shelter, she enjoys hanging out with our staff and volunteers. Sweetie would love a family who is…
border collie laying down
Adopted
Reggie
11 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Play ball! That is Reggie's favorite motto. He believes in fetch even if you fake throw it! Favorite color? Tennis ball yellow of course.  Reggie must have gotten in the senior center with a fake I.D. because he has the…
White dog named tara with new owner
Adopted
Tara (Puffball)
9 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Tara, a 9-year-old cocker spaniel, came to Two by Two Rescue in November 2022 after being dropped off at a rural shelter in Chilton County. Tara had clearly spent years in neglect with her matted fur hanging in heavy, hardened…
brown and black chihuahua dog
Everett
7 YRS
Humane Society of West Michigan
Everett and 3 other chis have been with us since 8/23/22.  We took in many from a partner municipal shelter that were part of a hoarding situation and lived with a significant number of other Chihuahuas.…
black and white chi mix
Cary
10 YRS
Humane Society of West Michigan
Cary and 3 other chis have been with us since 8/23/22.  We took in many from a partner municipal shelter that were part of a hoarding situation and lived with a significant number of other Chihuahuas.…
pit bull mix making eye contact
Acorn
7 YRS
High Country Humane
Hi, I'm Acorn! I'm a sweet senior lady who's looking for my retirement home. However I still have lots of energy! I am really smart, I know fetch really well, like, I actually drop the ball not like those other dogs who never…
light brown dog with golden eyes
Dexter
8 YRS
PAWS Atlanta
Dexter is a smooth, steady, rock-solid adorable guy. He's all about meandering walks with plenty of stops to smell and investigate. His pace is pretty glacial, and this is a guy who does not sweat the small stuff and prefers not…
Valentines white dog
Adopted
Hermes
9.5 YRS
McKamey Animal Center
Meet Hermes! This sweet girl arrived at MAC severely emaciated, and it was clear she had been through it. Our wonderful Clinic staff immediately started her on a special diet to help her safely gain weight and Hermes slowly but…