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.

white pit bull terrier with yellow background
Adopted
Apollo Creed
10 YRS
PAWS Atlanta, Inc
We are blown away by Apollo Creed. This dog is a dream. He walks beside you, loose-leash, zero pulling, manners like a prince. He was the first dog one of our volunteer photographers took photos of recently, and he was so polite…
beige dog with wide ears
Adopted
Dixie
15 YRS
Two by Two Animal Rescue
 A devoted fancier of cuddles, Dixie is as sweet as Old Fashioned caramel pie!  Need to just breathe and enjoy the simple moments in life?  This golden girl is able and willing to reduce stress and ease loneliness…
Max the beagle
Adopted
Max
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Eagerly sniffing out his prospects for a forever home and family, this is Max, an eight-year-old Beagle. He's ready to step into a promising future, looking dapper in his red coat and armed with acheerful attitude. The perfect…
fuzzy brown dachshund mix
Adopted
Ralphie
11 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
This handsome senior is Ralphie, an eleven-year-old Doxy mix. Still young at heart, he looks forward to finding his forever home and a family to call his own.  Interested in walks and good conversation, he is the perfect one…
brown lab Molly
Adopted
Molly
12 YRS
Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida
Meet Molly! This 75-lb Labrador blend is 12 years old. According to her foster, Molly is the sweetest girl ever!GENERAL BEHAVIOR:  This easy-going gal is perfectly content to lay on the couch all day or at your feet. She…
black chihuahua with three legs
Adopted
Bonnie
7 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Chihuahuas are charming little scamps with an eye for mischief, known to be extremely loyal and loving, our seven-year-old Bonnie being no exception. This little lady is now available for adoption, ready to prance right into your…
grey dog and white dog on leashes
Adopted
Gem & Gemmy
7 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Gem, an  eleven-year-old Poodle mix and Gemmy, a seven-year-old Maltese mix  are Little Shelter’s “two peas in a pod”. Best friends since kindergarten, they have been inseparable their entire lives and are therefore…
shaggy white dog with tongue sticking out
Sally
11 YRS
Maui Humane Society
Sally was found as a stray in ruff condition, she was severely emaciated, flea-infested, and thick crusty fur covering her eyes rendering her practically blind. Fast forward a couple of weeks in the care of an amazing foster home…
german shepherd mix
Adopted
Nora
9 YRS
Humane Society of Sonoma County
Nora is a loyal, smart, sensitive lady looking for a calm, quiet home. She’s not always sure about strangers at first, but this girl is wonderfully sweet once she learns to trust you. Nora’s an excellent on-leash walker, but if…