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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.

lhaso apso
Adopted
Sir Sparklepuff
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
One of the lesser known Knights of the Round Table, meet Sir Sparklepuff, an eight year old Lhasa Apso mix. Part of an ancientmbreed said to bring good luck and prosperity, this lionhearted little sentinel has been surveying the…
black small dog
Adopted
Peppercorn
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
   Recently named “Employee of the Month” for representing Little Shelter’s Silver Paw Connection, meet Peppercorn, a twelve- year-old Terrier mix. Adding a dash of flavor to everything he does, this active senior…
pit bull mix
Bettsy
12 YRS
High Country Humane
    Hi, I'm Bettsy! I'm a very friendly girl who can't wait to find my furever home! I am came in with my younger brother Max, but honestly he's not a spring chicken either. We have lived our entire lives…
shepherd mix
Max
9 YRS
High Country Humane
  Hi, I'm Max! I'm a very friendly guy who can't wait to find my furever home! I am came in with my older sister Bettsy, who has been with me our entire lives. Although we would do fine in homes separately, I would LOVE IT…
blind terrier dog
Adopted
Willow
10 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Willow would love to be pampered and wouldn't mind one bit if you brag about how adorable she is. Not one to work the camera, but does like looking pretty in her sweater collection. This dainty gal enjoys lap snuggles, but happy…
rottweiler
Reesie
9 YRS
PAWS Atlanta
Reesie is an observer and a dreamer. You will often find her mentally recording all the comings and goings of our shelter. She is a very good girl. And we're not just typing that because she is looking over our shoulder and…
Fawn
Fawn
9 YRS
Live Love Animal Rescue
Dainty and easy to walk, Fawn enjoys to go for walks to sniff the flowers and see what's going on in the neighborhood. Although she's low energy around the house, she will happily go for short runs or hikes. She is friendly to…
Pit bull terrier mix Queen
Adopted
Queen
10 YRS
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County
Well hello there! I am the lovely Queen. I am loving and affectionate and love to go for walks. I was brought to the shelter because I did not get along with the other dog on the property. According to my previous owner I know…
Catahoula Leopard mix Carmelo
Carmelo
8 YRS
PAWS Atlanta
Carmelo is so ridiculously hunky and cute. He is eight, so this lug nut is a little more mellow than most, but can still kick himself into "play" gear pretty quickly. Carmelo LOVES being outside on walks and getting a break from…