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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.

Close up of white boxer Ella
Adopted
Ella
n/a YRS
NorCal Boxer Rescue
Ella is such a good-natured and happy companion!  Things Ella enjoys include: any toy that squeaks, catching treat tossed to her, lounging on the couch, and telling her foster dad when it's dinner time. She delights everyone…
Close up of fox red Labrador Retriever Gabe
Adopted
Gabe
7 YRS
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue
Gabe is a super-friendly fox red Lab who’s a whiz at food puzzles! He’s an energetic and playful seven-ish years old who weighs about 60 pounds. Gabe came to us as a neglected stray who is quite the happy, handsome character now!…
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…
Adopted
Bullwinkle
13 YRS
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue
Bullwinkle is a cute little boy. He's a little timid at first, but a couple of treats will quickly bring him close. He is happy to go out and about and is excellent on leash, keeping up a good pace though he only needs a short…
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…