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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.

brown and black dog
Cairo
7 YRS
Humane Society of West Michigan
Cairo and 3 other chis have been with us since 8/23/22.  We took in many from a partner municipal shelter that were part of a hoarding situation and lived with a significant number of other Chihuahuas.…
brown and white chihuahua mix
Aria
12 YRS
Humane Society of West Michigan
Aria and 3 other chis have been with us since 8/23/22.  We took in many from a partner municipal shelter that were part of a hoarding situation and lived with a significant number of other Chihuahuas.…
small dogs in orange tutus
Selma & Patricia
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Looking for a home together, meet ten year old Shih-tzu mixes Selma & Patricia. Like two peas in a pod, this petite pair fit perfectly together, complementing each other’s personalities. Always on the same page, they…
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…
Close up of tan shepherd mix Mercedes
Adopted
Mercedes
10 YRS
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Meet Mercedes! She's available for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.BIG FAN OF: Companionship. She loves people.NOT A FAN OF: Cats. She needs a home without them.SPECIAL FEATURES: Mercedes is a polite house dog who…
Close up of black pit bull mix
Adopted
Gramma Tala
9 YRS
Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter
Tala is available at Frederick Friends of Our County Animal Shelter in Maryland and is a staff and volunteer favorite. She has been called the perfect dog! She came in as a stray and has been at the shelter for almost an entire…
Black pit bull type dog wearing shamrock headband
Adopted
Pepper
8 YRS
Live Love Animal Rescue
My name is Pepper and, despite how my name sounds, I'm sweet not spicy! I looove meeting new people and getting belly rubs! If you're not available, I also like to rub my own belly on the grass. Yep, I'm pretty adorable like that…