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 dog in grass
Old Man Jenkins
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
 Affectionately known as Old Man Jenkins, this eight-year-old Labrador mix can still keep up with the youngsters, even showing them a trick or two! Full of stories and interesting conversation, he will keep you…
chubby basset hound mix
Adopted
Watson
8 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
 Watson's foster raves that he is such a delight!  This dapper fellow has a youthful outlook on life, flashing his signature smile wherever he goes.  Watson gets along wonderfully with multiple dogs, but finds…
pit bull in pink dress
Adopted
Jameson
8 YRS
Helping Hands Humane Society
 The Grey Muzzle Organization has sponsored part of my fee! An individual has sponsored my training scholarship! My name is Jameson (Jamie) Introverted homebody seeking introverted homebody. The outside world can…
scruffy white terrier
Adopted
Mikey
8 YRS
Pet Animal Welfare Society of CT (PAWS)
Mikey is an 7-year-old Schnauzer mix. He came to PAWS as an owner surrender on 1/31/2022, adopted, then returned because his owners could no longer handle his severe allergies and medical conditions. Despite his medical…
scruffy white terrier
Cowboy
11 YRS
Misty Eyes Animal Center
Cowboy is a sweet little Wire-haired Fox Terrier--a true "scruffy" little dog. He's around 11 years old and weighs 15 lb. He was surrendered to Misty Eyes because his former owner's health prohibited keeping him. Although he can…
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…
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…