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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.

smiling black lab
Adopted
Ellie
8 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Loveable, darling Ellie is friendly with everyone she meets! She's the talk of the neighborhood as she struts her stuff on walks working her fan club.  Hiya!  Her winsome smile melts hearts everywhere she goes. This…
fluffy pomeranian wearing floral top
Adopted
Chrissy
10 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Chrissy is sweet as caramel pie and not much bigger than one!  This dainty gal will squish her way onto your lap, wanting to be held close to your heart. She literally melts on your chest. Chrissy likes pajama parties,…
tan chihuahua
Adopted
Rambo
15 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
  Perhaps in dog years, this fifteen-year-old Chihuahua mix is considered a senior, though Rambo continues to have a young, fresh outlook on life. With plenty of life experience under his collar, he dispenses sage advice,…
black and white lab mix
Adopted
Prince
9 YRS
Austin Pets Alive!
Prince came to Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) from a rural Central Texas shelter back in June 2021. There he had been found as a stray and was constantly overlooked by adopters because of his age and difficulty getting along…
beagle mix smiling at the camera
Adopted
Finn
7 YRS
Norfolk SPCA
 Despite a tough life so far, Finn is all tail wags! This 7-year-old male beagle was transferred to the Norfolk SPCA from Northampton County, NC, where he likely lived outside most of his life.Finn is the happiest pup…
brown and black dog wearing bandana
Adopted
Archie
12 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
All Archie wants is to love and be loved. He freely comes to your open arms and leans in to be petted and have his soft tummy rubbed. Archie's grateful heart promises to love you back ten fold. He is fostered in a home where…
smiling pit bull terrier
Adopted
Yolanda
9 YRS
Pasadena Humane
Lovely Miss Yolanda ("Yo" for short) has been waiting patiently for her forever home for quite some time! We really don't know why, as she is such an amazing girl!Yolanda has been in a foster home and gotten stellar reviews. Her…
white dog with underbite and sombrero
Adopted
Mr. Big
15 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
This very important, influential gentleman is Mr. Big,  a fifteen-year-old Poodle mix. Ready for his Zoom meeting (now that he’s remembered his password!), he’s been busy preparing his adoption proposal to submit to…
terrier mix in princess costume
Princess
10 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
A ten-year-old Terrier mix, Princess arrived on our doorstep severely emaciated and malnourished due to a combination of Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. Following her diagnosis, she was started…