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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.

shepherd dog
Adopted
Jager
7 years old YRS
Asheville Humane Society
Jager is seven-year-old mixed breed dog who weighs a little over 70lbs. Jager has been at Asheville Humane Society since January 2022, and no one can really understand why. He's a calm, easy-going dog with an adorable face.…
pit bull with green bandana
Jake
7 years old YRS
The Animal Rescue Mission
Handsome Jake is just an amazing dog!  He listens well and will make someone a GREAT companion.  He has good energy and a positive outlook on life despite spending over three months in the shelter.  He's very food…
pit bull with feather boa
Adopted
Dixie
11 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Maybe in dog years eleven years old is considered a senior, but this gracious Southern Belle keeps a youthful outlook on life. She flashes a Miss America smile all day, everyday, wherever shegoes as if to say "live the life…
grey snooted brown dog
Coco
12.5 YRS
High Country Humane
Hi, I'm CoCo! I'm a very friendly guy who can't wait to find my furever home! I came to HCH when my original family was moving and couldn't take me with them. I was adopted in November but brought back in May when my new…
black lab and yellow lab
Adopted
Carlos
7 years old YRS
Vieques Humane Society and Animal Rescue
Carlos has been in the shelter for almost a year and we just can't figure out why! He is a super sweet cuddle bug! Carlos has a lot of energy and likes to play, but he can also relax and enjoy a good movie night. He is…
light brown long-haired dog
Adopted
Buddy
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Mark Twain once said, "To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with."  Who better than your best Buddy? This affectionate, agreeable ten-year-old Terrier mix is the ideal one to share the…
yorkie and basset hound
Rudy & Sophia
11 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
At first glance, these two may seem to be an unlikely pair, though Sophia, an eleven-year-old Basset Hound and Rudy, an eleven-year-old Yorkie mix, compliment each other perfectly. These bonded friends eagerly reconnect with…
shih tzu with cloudy eye smiling
Adopted
Princess 2
9 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Firmly believing that “there is a Princess inside all of us”, this nine-year-old Shih-Tzu is hoping to find a castle all her own. Enjoying a leisurely walk with her adoring subjects, she loves being out in the fresh air,…
black and white pit bull smiling
Ebbie
7 YRS
PAWS Atlanta, Inc
Ebbie is one of our longtime guests, recently reaching the four-year mark. He lives in his own air-conditioned, heated cottage on the property and has a little courtyard in which to sun himself. But a shelter is not a home, no…