Most of these adoptable dogs are in the Puget Sound area of Washington State.

A minimum donation of $95 is required to adopt one of our dogs.

Last updated: 10 May 2008

"The average dog is a nicer person than the average person." - Andy Rooney

Why Adopt An Older Dog?

Our idea of a happy dog.

Brand-new ramp available, strong enough for large dogs. Contact our office if interested.

Here are a few dogs that we are trying to place in Final Refuge homes. If any of these dogs would fit into your home and heart, you would find the rewards very great. We cover vet expenses. Contact us for details.

You can see their full profiiles on the FR page HERE.

BRUNO - a sweet, smallish shepherd mix, 43 pounds and 12-14 years old; has a moderate heart murmur and significant arthritis plus skin issues. Fine with dogs and cats, lovdixeies kids, loves to go for longish walks but otherwise very quiet. Can't climb more than a few steps, is reliable in the house but would like more company at this time of his life.

MADDIE - quiet, loving, well housebroken little 17-pound Lhasa with limited sight and no hearing, would like a home with a warm lap and not so many dogs (fine with cats). Needs eye drops regularly.

SISSY - little 18-pound white dog who's playful, affectionate and happy, gets along well with dogs and cats; needs a home with regular schedule and frequent breaks.

LILY - a sweet, happy girl recently out of the shelter, good with other dogs; she weighs about 30 pounds (soaking wet.)

See a dog you are interested in? Please email us at olddoghaven @ verizon.net or telephone us at 360 653-0311 (Note: we sometimes cross-post for shelters. Please contact the shelter directly if there is a listing for it under the dog you are interested in helping.)

Interested in sponsoring a dog? Please check our Final Refuge dogs.

We need Final Refuge homes willing to do hospice care, short or long term. You could save an old dog from dying alone. Please Help.

Ginger the Poodle

Blondie

Corky

Billy

Max the Springer

Mo

Schotzi

Stevie

Callie & Phoebe

Oly

Baker

Max

Jessie

Jake at WAIF

Charlie

Sierra

Brutus

Camy

Maizy

Kona

Nestle

Dakota

Jet is being sponsored by

Amy Sharkey of Bothell, Washington (0409)

Kia

Rusty

Teddy

Tuesday

Jake

Dixie the poodle

Miss Piggy (Missy)

JJ

Cubby is being sponsored by

Sherri Wright of Danville, Virginia (0808)

and

Dorothy Garvey of Wenatchee, Washington (0808)

Mudiwa

Note: Occasionally a dog in "Final Refuge" proves to be adoptable after all -- with veterinary care their health improves and with love their true personality shines. If you see a dog in the Final Refuge section you are particularly taken by, please inquire about it.

If you are interested in adopting one of our senior dogs please contact us for details. Some of these dogs are in our foster homes, and some still with their owners. All are spayed or neutered and in reasonable health. Adoption fees are usually $95. and include all vaccinations, bloodwork, and other health care.

Our adoption questionnaire may be found at the link below. Please let us know about your particular interests and situation. Thank you for your interest in a senior dog.

Adoption Questionnaire

Please take a few minutes to review our hints on introducing a new dog to your household.

If adoption isn't something you can do right now, but would be interested in fostering or providing hospice care, you may access information and an application HERE.

Dogs at home base welcome Judith back from a trip to the vet