25 Sweet Senior Dogs and Cats Looking for Their Forever Homes

By CityBeat Staff on Wed, Oct 30, 2019 at 7:46 pm

Have you been considering adopting a new furry pal? With dog-friendly coffee shops, bakeries, bars and parks, Cincinnati is a great place to be a pet owner. While there are many good boys and girls looking for their forever home, there's a lot to think about when making the decision to bring home a pet. What kind of breed is right for you and your lifestyle? What adoption agencies should you look at? If you're serious about making this life step, adopting a pet is very rewarding — for you and the pet that gets a new home. We've compiled a list of available pets from a few local adoption programs to help you on your mission of finding the pet that's right for you. This is just a small glimpse into each agency's list of adoptable pets. If you are interested in seeing what else they have to offer, visit their websites listed below. Also, keep in mind that each program has their own application process and some take longer than others. HART Animal Rescue | [email protected], rescueahart.org Louie's Legacy | 513-655-8643, louieslegacy.org Ohio Alleycat Resource | 513-871-0185, ohioalleycat.org Recycled Doggies | 513-275-5842, recycleddoggies.com Save The Animals Foundation |513-561-7823, staf.org SPCA Cincinnati | 513-541-6100, spcacincinnati.org Stray Animal Adoption Program | 859-391-1234, adoptastray.com If you'd like to help out the cause but aren't able to adopt right now, you can always donate to one of these rescues or a number of other local pet adoption organizations. *Some pets in the slideshow may have pending adoptions. Please contact the rescues for more info.

Tags:

Scroll down to view images

Page 1 of 2

Strudel

Age: 16 / Breed: Dachshund, Miniature Long Haired Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Stray Animal Adoption Program
"Strudel is a 16 year old dachshund. He is great with cats and dogs of all sizes. He is a happy guy, constantly wiggling his tail and wanting to make friends. He absolutely loves food and will wiggle his tail like crazy for treats! He has so much personality and energy for an old guy and is constantly making foster mom laugh."
Photo via adoptastray.com

1 of 25

Lisa Marie

Age: 10 Years / Breed: Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua / Sex: Female / Rescue: Little Hills of Kentucky Animal Rescue Inc
"Lisa Marie is 10 years old and 10 lbs. She is very sweet. She is potty and crate trained. She loves children, other dogs, and cats. She is still quite active. She loves to go on walks and play outside. She wants to cuddle and give kisses. She has had blood work and a dental and is very healthy."
Photo via Little Hills of Kentucky Animal Rescue Inc

2 of 25

Rusty

Age: 8 Years / Breed: Chihuahua Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Clermont to the Rescue Humane Society
"Believe it or not, we were asked to take in this sweetie because the family was 'done with him.' If we had to guess we would say it was 'extended family' that no longer wanted to care for him."
Photo via petfinder.com

3 of 25

Roxie

Age: 11 Years / Breed: Rat Terrier Mix / Sex: Female / Rescue: Louie’s Legacy
"Meet Roxie, an 11 year old Rat Terrier mix! This girl doesn't let her age slow her down!! Although she mostly enjoys laying on the couch for belly rubs, she still has some spunk! She like to chase mini tennis balls and stuffed squeaky toys. She also enjoys short walks! At only 12 lbs, Roxie is very much a lap dog. She is a little shy and lacks some confidence so a family with another laid back dog to help her come out of her shell is preferred. She would also benefit from a calm household."
Photo via louieslegacy.org

4 of 25

Esmerelda

Age: 10 Years / Breed: Dilute Tortoiseshell / Sex: Female / Rescue: Save the Animals Foundation
"Esmerelda was rescued from a hoarding situation when she was a kitten and has grown up to become an elegant cat with a gentle demeanor and a spunky streak. If you enjoy both the therapeutic benefits of stroking a responsive pet and interactive playtime, Esmerelda is your girl."

Photo via petfinder.com

5 of 25

Lucky

Age: 13 Years / Breed: Spaniel, American Water / Sex: Male / Rescue: Stray Animal Adoption Program
"Meet Lucky! His favorite things to do are snuggle, follow his human like a shadow, and snuggle! Lucky is house trained and gets along with dogs, kids, and probably cats. Lucky is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines. This senior is a gentleman and is still full of energy."
Photo via adoptastray.com

6 of 25

Dobby

Age: 10 Years / Breed: Shih Tzu / Sex: Male / Rescue: PawPrints Animal Rescue
"Don't tell him he's considered a senior because he's sure he's still a young pup and has the energy of a much younger dog. He's definitely not a couch potato! He loves to go for walks, gets along with small dogs but is very bossy with large dogs. He's fine with cats. He loves to lay on your lap but is content to find a soft spot to lay by himself. Dobby likes to be near you when you want to shower him with attention and is perfectly happy to entertain himself when you're busy. He's not destructive, is always happy and just wants a home to call his own."
Photo via petfinder.com

7 of 25

Michael

Age: 10 Years / Breed: American Eskimo Dog / Sex: Male / Rescue: Ohio American Eskimo Rescue
"We took from a high kill shelter, here in Ohio. He joined us back in December in really rough shape. We are not sure, but who ever dumped him totally neglected our boy. He had tumors removed, all benign, a much needed dental ( only lost a few teeth) and a severe ear and skin infection. He has the best foster Mom and Dad that nursed him back to health. He lives with other dogs and enjoys trotting around the yard with them. One of his favorite things is hanging with man of the house. He is a gentle giant."
Photo via Ohio American Eskimo Rescue

8 of 25

Moose

Age: 9 / Breed: Mastiff Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Animal Adoption Foundation
"Moose came to us after being found wandering on his own. For a dog who might be a little long in the tooth, he certainly has a lot of energy and is very playful. Moose loves to go for long walks and even more, just loves to lay around and have his belly rubbed!"
Photo via Animal Adoption Foundation

9 of 25

Remy

Age: Senior / Breed: Chihuahua / Sex: Male / Rescue: Stray Animal Adoption Program
"Remy is a sweet, senior gentleman. He's a happy, lap dog that loves to burrow under the covers and snuggle up with his people. He's good about going outside to potty and uses potty pads on the coldest and hottest days. He is crate trained and will sleep quietly in his crate after protesting for a few minutes although he doesn't need to be crated and he prefers to sleep in bed close to his people or on his dog bed buried under lots of covers. Remy has a heart murmur and had an echocardiogram about a year ago. It showed that his heart is functioning well and he doesn't need any treatment at this time."
Photo via adoptastray.com

10 of 25

Gail

Age: 10-12 Years / Breed: Poodle & Bichon Frise Mix / Sex: Female / Rescue: Recycled Doggies
"She’s a senior poodle mix — very sweet. She loves to explore the yard and snuggle in bed. She's vision-impaired due to cataracts but does see some. She's also hard of hearing — it's rough being an old gal! She circles a lot in the house and yard as she wanders...She was extremely matted when she came into the shelter so she had to get shaved down. She had a dental with several extractions — she does not have a lot of teeth left but she still eats just fine! It takes some time for her to warm up and show personality but once she does, she's tail wags and happy girl for her people!"
Photo via petfinder.com

11 of 25

Elvis

Age: Unknown, Senior / Breed: Shih Tzu / Sex: Male / Rescue: Tails of Hope
"I am obsessed with this little sweetheart. Our vet guessed him to be 6 or 7 years old. He has no front teeth but you would never know it. He is an absolute dollbaby who is just a snugglebug!"
Photo via petfinder.com

12 of 25

Norma Jean

Age: 7 Years / Breed: Bloodhound / Sex: Male / Rescue: Furgotten Dog Rescue, Inc.
"Norma Jean is a 7-year-old CKC registered Bloodhound weighing 90#. Norma Jean was surrendered to a shelter after spending her entire life outdoors tied to a dog house. Due to her medical issues, Norma was urgent at the shelter. Norma had skin and ear infections, multiple eye surgeries, a dental with tooth extractions, and a benign tumor removed. Her bloodwork was normal. Now, Norma Jean is healthy as she can be and living her best life! "
Photo via Furgotten Dog Rescue, Inc.

13 of 25

Marley Jacob

Age: Unknown, Senior / Breed: Domestic Short Hair / Sex: Male / Rescue: Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic
"Marley Jacob is a very friendly and talkative boy! He likes to get your attention with his unique meow so you can give him lots of pets and scratches. He is very social with other cats but would do great in a home without children. He has stunning light green eyes and unique black spot on his nose which adds to his character."
Photo via petfinder.com

14 of 25

Kingston

Age: 8 Years / Breed: Golden Retriever / Sex: Male / Rescue: Stray Animal Adoption Program
"Kingston is an eight year old goofy Golden who loves his people and little dog friends. He thinks chasing the cat is a fun game and sometimes gets very excited and forgets his size."
Photo via petfinder.com

15 of 25

Oz
Age: Unknown, Senior / Breed: Domestic Shorthair / Sex: Female / Rescue: Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic
"Oz is a sweetheart senior! Her favorite activities are lounging in a protected comfy spot, napping upside down, and snacking. A previous owner declawed all four paws, which makes her a little skittish and shy around people. Once she feels comfortable with you, she will come out and ask politely for pets with quiet meows, head butts, and face rubs. She would be a great pet for a quiet household where she could spend the rest of her days lounging and looking out windows."
Photo via ohioalleycat.org

Oz

Age: Unknown, Senior / Breed: Domestic Shorthair / Sex: Female / Rescue: Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic
"Oz is a sweetheart senior! Her favorite activities are lounging in a protected comfy spot, napping upside down, and snacking. A previous owner declawed all four paws, which makes her a little skittish and shy around people. Once she feels comfortable with you, she will come out and ask politely for pets with quiet meows, head butts, and face rubs. She would be a great pet for a quiet household where she could spend the rest of her days lounging and looking out windows."
Photo via ohioalleycat.org

16 of 25

Ol' Red

Age: 8 Years / Breed: Redtick Coonhound / Sex: Male / Rescue: Furgotten Dog Rescue, Inc.
"Red is a happy boy and a joy to be around. Even in the shelter, he had a smile on his face. Red was picked up as a stray and never claimed by his owners."
Photo via petfinder.com

17 of 25

Coco

Age: 9 Years / Breed: Boxer Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: SPCA Cincinnati
"This handsome guy is Coco! He arrived at the SPCA as a stray so unfortunately we do not have a lot have a lot of information about him. He is a little older and has some masses on him, but that does not stop him from loving life. Coco needs a home where he can lounge around all day long and enjoy himself."
Photo via spcacincinnati.org

18 of 25

Sweet Pea

Age: 12 Years / Breed: Pomeranian Mix / Sex: Female / Rescue: PawPrints Animal Rescue
"Sweet Pea is a 12 year old senior who got her name because she's is the sweetest! She'd love a home where she could get lots of snuggles and have a comfy spot on the couch to sleep. Sweet Pea would really like to have a home where she could be showered with all of the attention and not have to share with other pets. Just like so many human seniors, Sweet Pea is suffering from some arthritis but she's responding well to treatment."
Photo via petfinder.com

19 of 25

Diego

Age: Unknown, Senior / Breed: Shepherd Mix / Sex: Male / Rescue: Save Our Shelter Dogs
"Diego is a fun loving guy who seems to like everyone. He is good on leash, loves to ride in the car and is very well behaved. He is fully vaccinated, tested negative for heartworm and kept current on Heartgard and Frontline. He is neutered and microchipped."
Photo via petfinder.com

20 of 25