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.
![Gem & Gemmy on a walk grey dog and white dog on leashes](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2023-04/gem_and_gemmy%20SS_0.jpeg.webp?itok=LFIG1ugo)
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…
![Sally shaggy white dog with tongue sticking out](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2023-04/sally%20SS.jpg.webp?itok=CSYfuQFO)
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…
![Nora german shepherd mix](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/senior_spotllight/nora3_ss.jpg.webp?itok=3w2Vixka)
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…
![Ernest the lab mix black dog](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/senior_spotllight/ernest_ss.jpg.webp?itok=3G4MSd-9)
Ernest
9 YRS
Maui Humane Society
I'm Ernest, but you can call me Ernie since we're going to be friends real fast. I know that because my previous family said I am amazing! I lived with adults and kids; I'm potty trained, I like to chase the ball, go hiking and…
![Fluffball the white poodle mix white poodle mix](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/senior_spotllight/fluffball_ss.jpg.webp?itok=IuP_GMaO)
Adopted
Fluffball
9 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Meet Fluffball! A puff of a Poodle and a proud member of Little Shelter’s Silver Paw Connection, meet nine year old Fluffball. Gregarious and open-minded, she enjoys everyone’s company and is a hit with young and old alike…
![Tippy the brown dog outside brown dog with golden eyes](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/senior_spotllight/tippy_ss.png.webp?itok=sdSQgKcG)
Tippy
10 YRS
High Country Humane
Hi, I'm Tippy! I'm a very friendly girl who can't wait to find my furever home! Want to know how I got my name? I tippy-tap my feet when I'm excited- Dog Team tells me it's super cute! I'm so excited to learn a lot and…
![Rambo the tan chihuahua tan chihuahua](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/senior_spotllight/rambo.jpg.webp?itok=tu-xjV5x)
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,…
![Prince head shot black and white lab mix](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/senior_spotllight/prince_senior_spotlight.png.webp?itok=9W_yd7W4)
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…
![Finn outside smiling at the camera beagle mix smiling at the camera](/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/senior_spotllight/finn_-_2.png.webp?itok=GFeLvzR8)
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…