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.
Brutus
7 YRS
High Country Humane
Hi, I'm Brutus aka Bru! I'm a sweet senior fella who's looking for my retirement home. I've lived a life full of adventure and fun, and now it's time for me to settle down and live out my golden years with a family who can show…
Adopted
Fancy Nancy
11 YRS
Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA)
After living life on the streets as a stray, Fancy Nancy, an 11-year-old chihuahua, is quite comfortable on her own. She hasn’t always enjoyed humans…they are big and scary or small and noisy. But the care of her current foster…
Adopted
Rico
10 YRS
SpokAnimal C.A.R.E.
Meet Rico! Rico is a 10-year-old Lab/Pointer mix. He's spry for his age and loves walks and playing ball in the yard. He's potty-trained and amazing with canine and feline friends. Better still... he's a big snuggler... if it…
Adopted
Gabby
11 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Like most women of a certain age, Gabby is confident in her abilities, outspoken and decisive. Knowing her own mind, this eleven-year-old Shih Tzu mix prefers to be your one and only, certain she can meet all your needs.…
Adopted
Quesadilla
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Full of flavor and spice this delicious twelve-year-old Shih Tzu mix is Quesadilla. Outspoken about things he’s passionate about, such as senior discounts and access to the best treats, he doesn’t hesitate to make his feelings…
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…
Adopted
Brooks
8 YRS
Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge
Brooks is a sweet senior who has come such a long way at RBARI - and is ready to find his forever family. This gentle old guy was terrified when we met him at a local animal control facility but quickly came out of his shell. He…
Adopted
Vianey Arana
9 YRS
East Bay SPCA
My name is Vianey Arana, like your favorite NBC Bay Area News weekend anchor! Don't let her age fool you, Vianey is packed with energy. She's a naturally playful, curious, and trusting canine. She loves treats and is a great…
Adopted
Ellie Mae
16 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Ellie Mae is eager to reminisce about the good old days and wants nothing more than to be your loving companion. Just look into her eyes! You'll see a wise soul with gratitude for a soft bed and full tummy. Ellie Mae gets along…