Happy endings
Proof that the best dogs are sometimes the grey-muzzled ones. These are real stories from people who opened their homes to a senior dog — and got so much love in return. Adopted or fostered a senior? We’d love to share yours.
Senior dogs adapt faster than you’d think, love harder than you’d expect, and leave a mark that never fades. Every story here is proof.
Tell us about the senior dog who found their forever home with you. Stories are gently reviewed before they appear on the wall.
Forever homes
Found their forever home!
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc. • Kennesaw, GA
A FUN, BUSY & CURIOUS FELLOW: Approx. 4 years old / Approx. 34 lbs. Hi, my name is Hampton! I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control, &…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Tucson Cold Wet Noses • Tucson, AZ
Does your day need more smiles in it? More giddy love? More silly, playful joy? Then you need to meet Chewy. Chewy is somewhere between 6…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Legacy Humane Society • McKinney, TX
Dolores (aka LoLo) was adopted from our program in July of 2025 but unfortunately her owner passed away suddenly. She's now back with our…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
#A5749863 Shakira is a 7-year-old spayed female Belgian Malinois with a beautiful brown and black coat and a heart full of resilience.…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Paws of Dixie Animal Rescue - RI • Johnston, RI
Off to a loving new home.
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Humane Society of Broward County • Ft Lauderdale, FL
WATCH MY VIDEO...Baby (ID 563994) is not the youngest dog at the shelter, but he so desperately wants to be part of a family again. This…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Save A Dog Rescue • Grovertown, IN
Suzie Q – 9½yearold Beagle/Pointer mixSuzie Q came into the Animal Shelter as a puppy in 2017. She was adopted in 2018 and lived in that…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
A Passion for Paws Rescue, Inc. • Romoland, CA
Luna was adopted in 2019 and her owner passed away. She is about 7 years old and extremely loving to people!! She does not like other dogs…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Beagles and Buddies • Apple Valley, CA
Spuds is a long legged lemon beagle/lab mix, 7 years old and 40-45 lbs. He's got a stubbed tail - shelter thought he had some cocker…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Tonya Griffith's Animal Rescue, Inc. • Frankston, TX
Posted 9/15/15, and pictures updated 5/4/16. While working on a rescue project, Truffles and her sister Capri were found at a dumpster at…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
Meet Maggy! She is around 2.5 years old and a super sweet black Lab mix. She is playful, friendly and loves to play with dogs around her…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Iredell County Animal Services and Control Department • Statesville, NC
Help Ozzy Heal His Heart – Sweet Ozzy Needs a New BeginningSweet Ozzy was adopted from us last year, but sadly returns after the loss of…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
Meet Daya! She is around 1.5 years old and a lovely black Lab mix. She is young, happy and playful. She is good with other dogs and is…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Burbank Animal Shelter • Burbank, CA
Tyson (Max)This sweet gentle giant was originally found as a stray in Burbank and spent a good amount of time here. He was friendly with…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc. • Kennesaw, GA
AN ACTIVE & FUN-LOVING GAL: Approx. 6 years old / Approx. 27 lbs. Hi, I’m Maybelle! I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control when I was…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
City of Sacramento Animal Care Services • Sacramento, CA
Zoey is the kind of dog that quietly steals your heart. This petite 7-year-old German Shepherd mix came to the shelter after a lifetime of…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Meet Mother Hubbard, a beautiful ten-year-old soul who is looking for the happily-ever-after she so deeply deserves. Mother Hubbard has…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc. • Kennesaw, GA
A DARLING GIRL: Approx. 8 years old / Approx. 39 lbs. & needs to lose weight Hi there, I’m Delilah! I was adopted from Mostly Mutts in 2020…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Friends of Homeless Animals, Inc. • Saunderstown, RI
Adoption Donation $ 399 Located: MS (Transportation costs included to the Northeast , plz ask for more details ) Age: approx 9 years old…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Burbank Animal Shelter • Burbank, CA
Nana A139591 and Fang A139593 are bonded with each other and must be adopted together. A volunteer spent time with Nana and Fangs and had…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Paw Parent • Lancaster, CA
Paw Parent facilitated Cowboy's rescue from the Lancaster shelter in 2014. He was adopted by a couple that gave him a stable loving home…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Central Valley Rescue Railroad • Lindsay, CA
Buddy first came to us as a young dog in 2014. He was adopted by a man who adored him, and together they built a life full of routine,…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
Meet Trek! This handsome boy is a sweet black Labrador Retriever around 8 years old. He is closs to 100 lbs but is a loving and loyal…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Pet Adoption League of Gem County • Emmett, ID
Off to a loving new home.
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
California Labradors Retrievers and More Rescue • San Diego, CA
Meet Anthem! This sweet and lovely girl is around 3 years old and we believe she is a mix of Lab and Border Collie or Shepherd. She came to…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Last Hope K9 Rescue • Boston, MA
Adoptable in: MA, RI, NH, CT, and VTGood with dogs: Yes, with proper introductionsGood with cats: UnknownGood with kids: Older kids only…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Guardian Angel Dog Rescue • Tampa, FL
SORRY SCOOTER ADOPTED! If you are interested in this dog PLEASE carefully read the bio on the dog below. If you are a match please submit…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid • Mission Viejo, CA
Vader was adopted from us 6 years ago and recently returned. His skin was in bad shape but he was still such a happy little dude. A petite…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
OAIC, Inc.(Ohio American Indian Council, Inc.) Indian Summers Border Collie RezQ • Minerva, OH
Update: Adopted thank you Waylon is a purebred ABCA registered Blue Merle altered male age 7 years. Waylon is people and other dog…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Beagles and Buddies • Apple Valley, CA
Off to a loving new home.
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Beagles and Buddies • Apple Valley, CA
Off to a loving new home.
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc. • Kennesaw, GA
AN ACTIVE & FUN FELLOW: Approx. 3 years old / Approx. 33 lbs. Hello – I’m Cody! I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control, and I’ve been…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Last Hope K9 Rescue • Boston, MA
Adoptable in: MAGood with dogs: Yes, with proper introsGood with cats: NoGood with kids: Older children only (16+)Crate trained: YesHouse…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc • Middlesex, NC
Meet Lucy – A Gentle 9Year-Old Basset Hound–Terrier Mix Lucy is a shy, timid, and incredibly sweet 9-year-old Basset Hound–Terrier mix who…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Amarillo SPCA • Amarillo, TX
Bella is a 11 year old (DOB: 4/1/2015), Shepherd mix, who has been at our shelter for a few years. She is fawn or light brown with black in…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Come Bye Border Collie Rescue • Highland, IL
Remington (Remi for short) was adopted by his current family when he was a young puppy, and has lived with them since; however, with the…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
Second Chance Rescue NYC • Whitestone, NY
"Moxie" is an apt name for this adoptable girl full of spark and spirit. Moxie is a playful, adoring dog with an infectious energy. She is…
Found a home · July 2026
Found their forever home!
The Perfect Dog • Milpitas, CA
Lucy is a 6 year old terrier mix who has had quite a life already and is ready for a truly loving and stable forever home! She was adopted…
Found a home · July 2026
10 • Ringgold Ga
Max ( Black Lab ) came to live with us when our grandchildren moved out of state and couldn’t take him with them. He is still…
Read story →14 • Ringgold Ga
Rufus is a Yorkie gentleman. He spends most of his time sitting on my feet. He is small but he stands up to our larger dogs and…
Read story →7 • Ringgold Ga
We adopted Midna ( Husky/ German Shepherd )from a family that had been relocated for their job. They couldn’t take her with them.…
Read story →Adopted 2026
8 • Chattanooga TN
Meet Sophie. ❤️ I went to DeKalb County Animal Shelter to meet another dog, but then I saw Sophie’s name on the high-risk board.…
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