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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.

Close up of Dusty
Adopted
Dusty
9 YRS
Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida
The doggy data on Dusty: Nine-years-old, 12 pounds, Doxie and Terrier blend boy. He enjoys having other dogs around but he wants them to know he’s in charge. If his human is home most of the day, he’d be content being your…
Black pug Samson
Adopted
Samson
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
A 12-year-old Pug mix, this polite, dignified fellow is Samson. While he may have limited vision and hearing, he can readily sense the loving care that surrounds him at the Little Shelter, knowing he is safe and treasured. Once…
Bongo
Adopted
Bongo
8 YRS
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
Bongo is an extraordinary male Hound/Rottweiler mix. His estimated DOB is 5/31/2011. He came to the shelter as a public stray and his weight at intake was 41.6 lbs. Bongo is an amazing guy who has a heart of gold. He is waiting…
Brown Chihuahua in a blue winter coat
Adopted
Pixie
8 YRS
Austin Pets Alive!
Pixie is available with Austin Pets Alive! in Texas and is a loving senior pooch with the most adorable, expressive ears! This happy go lucky girl really proves that age is just a number, and she can't wait to meet her forever…
Close up of black and white terrier Elias
Adopted
Elias
8 YRS
Vanderburgh Humane Society
Elias came to Vanderburgh Humane Society (VHS) in Indiana from Evansville Animal Care & Control when they were out of kennel space. Not much was known about him at the time, but since being at VHS he has done very well! He…
Little black terrier with a blue leash
Adopted
Mr. Wobbles
10 YRS
Leon County Humane Society
**Has special needs** Mr. Wobbles is loyal and loving. He likes to be near his person and adores attention. He's house trained and is working on crate training. He's good with other dogs. He would do best in a home without cats.…
Close up of white boxer Ella
Adopted
Ella
n/a YRS
NorCal Boxer Rescue
Ella is such a good-natured and happy companion!  Things Ella enjoys include: any toy that squeaks, catching treat tossed to her, lounging on the couch, and telling her foster dad when it's dinner time. She delights everyone…
Close up of fox red Labrador Retriever Gabe
Adopted
Gabe
7 YRS
Safe Harbor Lab Rescue
Gabe is a super-friendly fox red Lab who’s a whiz at food puzzles! He’s an energetic and playful seven-ish years old who weighs about 60 pounds. Gabe came to us as a neglected stray who is quite the happy, handsome character now!…
Light brown pit bull mix Miss Cleo
Adopted
Miss Cleo
15 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Here's pretty Miss Cleo! A 15-year-old Pit Bull Terrier, Miss Cleo is the Betty White of the dog world...she is smart, vivacious, level-headed and full of life. She is very social, loves the limelight and will always bring a…