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.

tan chihuahua
Adopted
Rambo
15 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
  Perhaps in dog years, this fifteen-year-old Chihuahua mix is considered a senior, though Rambo continues to have a young, fresh outlook on life. With plenty of life experience under his collar, he dispenses sage advice,…
black and white lab mix
Adopted
Prince
9 YRS
Austin Pets Alive!
Prince came to Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) from a rural Central Texas shelter back in June 2021. There he had been found as a stray and was constantly overlooked by adopters because of his age and difficulty getting along…
beagle mix smiling at the camera
Adopted
Finn
7 YRS
Norfolk SPCA
 Despite a tough life so far, Finn is all tail wags! This 7-year-old male beagle was transferred to the Norfolk SPCA from Northampton County, NC, where he likely lived outside most of his life.Finn is the happiest pup…
brown and black dog wearing bandana
Adopted
Archie
12 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
All Archie wants is to love and be loved. He freely comes to your open arms and leans in to be petted and have his soft tummy rubbed. Archie's grateful heart promises to love you back ten fold. He is fostered in a home where…
small pomeranian dog
Adopted
Buddy (bonded to Lil Bit)
12 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Sweet as a box of chocolates, these little Valentines are proof of all the joy older dogs can bring to your life! Sexy senior citizens (in their own minds), who would be thrilled to enjoy their well-earned retirement in your…
small dog with curly fur
Adopted
Little Bit (bonded to Buddy)
12 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Sweet as a box of chocolates, these little Valentines are proof of all the joy older dogs can bring to your life! Sexy senior citizens (in their own minds), who would be thrilled to enjoy their well-earned retirement in your lap…
black and white dog
Adopted
Rico
10 YRS
SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.
Meet Rico! Rico is a 10-year-old Lab/Pointer mix. He's spry for his age and loves walks and playing ball in the yard. He's potty-trained and amazing with canine and feline friends. Better still... he's a big snuggler... if it…
shih-tzu on leash
Adopted
Gabby
11 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Like most women of a certain age, Gabby is confident in her abilities, outspoken and decisive. Knowing her own mind, this eleven-year-old Shih Tzu mix prefers to be your one and only, certain she can meet all your needs.…
white dog on orange leash
Adopted
Quesadilla
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Full of flavor and spice this delicious twelve-year-old Shih Tzu mix is Quesadilla. Outspoken about things he’s passionate about, such as senior discounts and access to the best treats, he doesn’t hesitate to make his feelings…