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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.

black and brown male miniature pinscher
Adopted
Jenkins
12 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
The newest member of Little Shelter’s Silver Paw Connection is Jenkins, a twelve-year-old Min Pin. This elder statesman is wise, gentle, and a master of the fine art of persuasion, easily winning you over to his point of view.…
border collie mix
Adopted
Gracie
13 YRS
Two by Two Rescue
Gracie must have sneaked in with a fake I.D. because she is quite spry for her age. She enjoys long walks around the neighborhood, sniffing adventures in the backyard and lounging on the deck. She is calm, gentle and…
white pit bull terrier with yellow background
Adopted
Apollo Creed
10 YRS
PAWS Atlanta, Inc
We are blown away by Apollo Creed. This dog is a dream. He walks beside you, loose-leash, zero pulling, manners like a prince. He was the first dog one of our volunteer photographers took photos of recently, and he was so polite…
beige dog with wide ears
Adopted
Dixie
15 YRS
Two by Two Animal Rescue
 A devoted fancier of cuddles, Dixie is as sweet as Old Fashioned caramel pie!  Need to just breathe and enjoy the simple moments in life?  This golden girl is able and willing to reduce stress and ease loneliness…
Max the beagle
Adopted
Max
8 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
Eagerly sniffing out his prospects for a forever home and family, this is Max, an eight-year-old Beagle. He's ready to step into a promising future, looking dapper in his red coat and armed with acheerful attitude. The perfect…
fuzzy brown dachshund mix
Adopted
Ralphie
11 YRS
Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center
This handsome senior is Ralphie, an eleven-year-old Doxy mix. Still young at heart, he looks forward to finding his forever home and a family to call his own.  Interested in walks and good conversation, he is the perfect one…
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…
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…