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.

grey mixed breed dog
Adopted
Leighla Lou
7 years old YRS
SICSA Pet Adoption Center
What's the saying? Age is just a number? Leighla Lou doesn't agree. She thinks 7 is the perfect number! Young enough to have some spunk, but old enough to be mellow at all the right times. She may not be winning any fetch awards…
mixed breed beige dog
Adopted
Helio
7 years old YRS
IndyHumane
Helio is an awesome senior boy looking for a home where he will be spoiled! This sweet 7-year-old came to IndyHumane severely emaciated and with signs of kidney failure. A lot of laboratory work was done to determine if his…
black lab with grey face
MidNite
9 years old YRS
Vieques Humane Society and Animal Rescue
Midnite is a spunky old girl who came in due to the passing of her owner. She is a good girl and is house trained. She will sleep all day on your couch or lay next to your feet. We noticed Midnite likes having a routine: she…
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…
White bulldog mix Brandy
Brandy
8 YRS
PAWS Atlanta
We have a lot of friends at PAWS Atlanta. But Brandy has our heart. She is a snuggle bug of epic proportions and has zero interest in personal space. She likes to be all up in your grill and would very much appreciate kisses and…
Yellow lab mix Milan
Adopted
Milan
8 YRS
Live Love Animal Rescue
Milan is an 8 year old labrador retriever mix looking to find her new home. This sweet girl has spent her entire life as a backyard dog, so it has taken her a little time to adjust in her new foster home, but her foster mom said…
Hagrid the grey and white pit bull
Adopted
Hagrid
8 YRS
Live Love Animal Rescue
Perfect. There is a lot of perfect going on with this dog. First of all, his name is Hagrid. You really can't get much more perfect than that. If you need more, how about his ears? They are fabulous. A mature guy with perfect…