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The dogs featured on this page are available for adoption from The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs. All of our dogs have been altered, evaluated for temperament, and provided with necessary medical care.

Please do not post our adoptable dogs on any other web site, in any e-mail, or on any Internet list serv without our written permission. The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs does not euthanize our dogs for space. A senior dog in our program has a place for life.

Click below to download the adoption application. You must have Adobe Reader to open and print this file. Adobe Reader is available as a free download at www.adobe.com. Please print the application and return it to the Sanctuary by mail. You can also scan the completed application and return it to us by e-mail. Please note that you cannot type on the form and send it back.

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PLEASE ADOPT US!

If you would like to meet these great old dogs, please contact the Sanctuary for Senior Dogs to arrange a meeting. The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs also holds Adoption Sunday the last Sunday of every month (except December) from 2-4 PM at our Adoption & Education Center, 4681 Broadview Road in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland. Drop by to meet our adoptable dogs. You just might find a new old friend! If there is a specific dog you are interested in, please call first to make sure he will be there.

Wally, an 8'ish year-old Chocolate Lab with amazing gray eyebrows, came to the Sanctuary from local animal control where a compassion staff member saw the big old guy who was sick, had horribly infected eyes, and was stressed in a small kennel space. She took him directly to the vet to assess his quality of life. But almost as soon as he was out of the kennel, his incredible spirit and great personality emerged. Just a week later, Wally is full of life. He loves to chase his toys and play. He follows people around and bonds very quickly. His eyes are improving and will be evaluated further in a few days when the infection has cleared enough for a proper diagnosis to be made. He has had a complete blood panel and heartworm test and checked out fine on all counts. If you would like Wally for your new best friend, please contact the Sanctuary to arrange to meet this amazing guy.

Newman, a 7-8-year-old Yellow lab, is one big loveable lug of a dog. He aims to please in everything he does. Newman will be a devoted lifelong companion to the person or family lucky enough to bring Newman into their home. Newman is currently undergoing heartworm treatment. He will be neutered when his treatment is complete, and then he will be ready for his new adventure. If you would like to bring Newman into your loving, safe home, please contact the Sanctuary. We believe that Newman will be ready for adoption sometime in September.

Isabelle, an 8-10-year-old Chihuahua mix, is a loving sweetheart of a dog. She is warm and friendly to people and other dogs; she loves to cuddle and give lots of love. Isabelle will make a wonderful companion and best friend for a single adult or couple. She is scheduled to be spayed in mid-August and will be ready for adoption once the surgery is complete. To learn more about Isabelle, please contact the Sanctuary.

Houdini, a 10-year-old Min Pin, was emaciated and sick when he came to the Sanctuary. He is currently undergoing treatment for heartworm. His treatment will be in two stages rather than just one because he was so very thin. Houdini got his name because of his uncanny ability to escape. He scales tall buildings, well, at least ex-pens and baby gates in order to be with the other dogs in his foster home. when Houdini's heartworm treatment is complete, he will be neutered and ready for a home of his very own where he will be the center of his new family's universe. For more information on Houdini, please contact the Sanctuary.

Oscar, a handsome 8-10-year-old Poodle mix, was matted, filthy, thin, and frightened when he landed in an area animal control facility after being picked up as a stray. He is a tiny slip of a fellow at barely 6 pounds. In spite of the serious neglect he must have endured, Oscar is healthy except for a touch of arthritis, and his spirits are good. He has fit into his foster home with a minimal adjustment period, and he seems to enjoy the company of the other dogs and the cats in his foster home. He loves to cuddle with his people, give kisses, and go for walks in the neighborhood. Since coming to the Sanctuary, Oscar has been neutered and had a dental. He is now ready to find his own special home. If you would like to share Oscar's love and his enthusiasm for his new life, please contact the Sanctuary to meet this tiny gentleman.

Zeke, an 8-year-old Lab/Collie/Shepherd mix, is a gentle spirit who lost his home when his longtime caregiver had to move to senior housing. At 97 pounds, Zeke was a bit too large for the 20-pound limit in his caregiver's new home. So Zeke found himself alone for the first time in eight years. A beautiful dog, Zeke is healthy and friendly, but quite a bit overweight. He has an odd-looking head because of a past injury that left the large muscle in his head paralyzed. But Zeke does not mind. Aside from making it difficult to grasp a toy or a ball, Zeke's muscle paralysis does not interfere with any other aspects of his life. He is a lover with a lovely temperament. With some training, he would make an excellent therapy dog. If you would like to add Zeke to your loving family, please contact the Sanctuary.

Rascal, a 13-year-old miniature Poodle, found himself alone in a rural Ohio shelter when his special person died and the family would not keep him. He is a friendly fellow who enjoys the company of other small dogs. He loves to wander around a secure yard in the sunshine and then come in the house for a bite to eat and a nice nap. Rascal is a bit hard of hearing and has some cataracts that diminish his vision although he can see in adequate light. His teeth were recently cleaned and several very bad ones were pulled; he is otherwise healthy. Rascal is house trained as long as he is let outside several times a day. He would love to be the special fellow in your warm, loving home. If you have a place in your home for this special little fellow, please contact the Sanctuary to arrange to meet him.

Willow Jean, a beautiful 8-9-year-old Golden Retriever mix, was found stray on the cold, rainy streets of Cleveland. She is friendly and eager to play with the other dogs she meets, but she also loves some couch and cuddle time. Willow is a medium-sized dog, weighing about 35 pounds. She is healthy and happy, just waiting for that special home to call her own. Willow is a little hard of hearing, but that does not slow her down at all. She seems a little too interested in cats, so if her new home has cats, she would need to be carefully monitored in the beginning. If you are willing to show Willow what it is like to have a loving, warm, happy home, she will repay you over and over with her unconditional love and devotion. For more information on adopting Willow Jean, please contact the Sanctuary.

Dottie, an 8-10 year-old Shepherd mix, is a beautiful dog with a beautiful disposition. She loves attention from the humans in her life, and she will cry pitifully if she feels neglected. Other dogs, cats, and even guinea pigs are all her friends. Dottie has been recently spayed and had some benign mammary tumors removed. her health is good, and her spirits are high. She is a faithful and loving companion and will become your immediate best friend if you take her into your family and cherish her for life. For more information or to meet Dottie, please contact the Sanctuary.

Kit Kat & Kukaroo, 9- and 7-year-old Chihuahua mixes, are a bonded pair that came into the City of Cleveland Kennel together and must be placed together since they are never out of each other's sight. When they were spayed, the clinic first tried to put them in separate kennels, but their protest was so loud and convincing that they were soon reunited in the same kennel for the duration of their stay. Kukaroo loves to bury herself in blankets, completely disappearing underneath them. Kit Kat will sometimes rest her head on the blanket that conceals Kukaroo. Kit Kat loves to follow her humans and be as close to them as she can. They are happy and playful and would love to live in your home. They will entertain and love you for the rest of their lives.

Update: Kit Kat crossed the rainbow Bridge after a brief illness, leaving Kukaroo to adjust to life without her long term companion. If you would like to consider giving Kukaroo a secure, loving home, please contact the Sanctuary.

Annie Brown, 8-10-year-old Poodle. A loving, sweet-natured white miniature Poodle/Bichon mix. Annie was recently spayed and had a number of benign mammary tumors removed. She is friendly to everyone she meets and makes an absolutely perfect lap dog. She enjoys a spirited walk, but her first love is cuddling and snuggling. Annie Brown would do well in a home with older children and adults who enjoy a stay-at-home lifestyle and will spend plenty of quality time with her. She is friendly to cats and other dogs, but she does not enjoy pushy, jumpy dogs or loud, rowdy children. To learn more about how you can open your heart and home to an abandoned little old lady named Annie Brown, please contact the Sanctuary.

UPDATE: Annie Brown had her left eye removed in early February due to glaucoma that did not respond to medication. The pressure in her remaining eye had begun to climb, but it is responding well to medication. Her eye will need to be monitored carefully for possible spikes in pressure.

Dina, a 7-year-old Chihuahua, was one frightened little girl when she came to the Sanctuary in mid December. We suspect that poor little Dina, who weighs only 4 pounds, was abused; she is hand shy and very defensive until she gets to know you and until you gain her trust. A vet exam also revealed a broken jaw that was never treated. Dina had a long-standing yeast infection of the skin, which left her with a bald tail and thinning coat. The infection, however, has responded well to baths, treatment, and regular care. Her blood tests were all normal, including a thyroid panel. She has recently been spayed and is ready to begin looking for her new home.

Dina has lasting emotional scars from her years of abuse and needs a home with people who are gentle, quiet, patient, and loving. She is friendly with other animals as long as they respect her. Dina's adoption is limited to adult homes without any children or visiting children under 18; potential adopters must live in Northeast Ohio. Because of her history, we will not make exceptions to these requirements. If you would like more information on Dina, please contact the Sanctuary.

Savannah, a 11-13 year old Doberman/Lab mix, was picked up by the City of Cleveland as an abandoned stray dog. She is a very affectionate, attentive, bright girl. If you have a treat in your hand, she never takes her eyes off of you until the treat is safely in her mouth. She enjoys car rides and has perfect car manners, sitting attentively in her seat and watching the scenery. Savannah has some arthritis in her hips and some muscle atrophy which we hope will respond to regular, gentle walks. She is a big girl, weighing in at 70 pounds. When she meets new people on the street or in the vet clinic, she loves to greet everyone with an enthusiastic wag of her tail. She seems to like other dogs once she meets them, but she guards her toys, food, and water in their presence; she had no reaction to the clinic cat. If you have a spot in your loving home for a sweet, gentle girl who is down on her luck and just wants to be the princess of the household, please contact the Sanctuary.

Clyde, a 7-year-old Lab mix, was found wandering the streets of Cleveland. Even though Clyde was pitifully thin and completely blind, he was confident, loving, and full of good humor from the first day we met him. Letting his nose be his guide, he is always ready to snatch an unattended piece of cheese or bread from a table or counter, and he is always ready for a walk or an adventure. He is friendly with most people, but he can be frightened and a bit defensive if people do not make their presence known to him before trying to interact with him. He bonds quickly and permanently, having made many new friends in his time with the Sanctuary. He will make a fabulous companion to the family capable of seeing past his blindness to the funny, loving, energetic dog that is Clyde. Currently in training to build his confidence and teach him basic obedience, Clyde will flourish in a home with structure, routine, and lots of exercise. He had a tumor removed and, although it was not malignant, our vet recommended chemotherapy to guarantee that it does not return. If you can give Clyde the home he deserves, please contact the Sanctuary to meet him.

Scooby, a 14-year-old Chihuahua/Terrier mix, was picked up as a stray on the streets of Cleveland. He must have had a difficult life because he has scars on his face that look as if they may have been caused by cigarette burns or some other trauma, but he is a tough little survivor who loves to run and play with the big dogs at the dog park. Other dogs are his buddies, but Scooby does not like cats or other small animals and definitely cannot be trusted with them. A little dog with a big personality, Scooby will keep you amused and happy every day. He would do best in an adult home with plenty of love, exercise, and attention. If you have room in your heart and home for little Scooby, please contact the Sanctuary.

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JP Monk, an 8-year-old Poodle mix, is a tiny slip of a lad. Weighing under 10 pounds, he was matted, filthy, and frightened when he was picked up by animal control on the streets of Cleveland. He is loving and very needy, always looking for a lap to share. An unusual shade of beautiful gray, poor Monk is missing half of one ear in what is apparently an old injury, but that doesn't stop him for a minute. Full of energy with personality plus, Monk will be your new best friend. He has recovered from a serious bout of kennel cough, has been neutered, and had a dental. He is hypothyroid and has some allergies; both conditions are treated with daily medication. Monk needs a caring, patient family to allow him to relax and trust people and be the loving dog he wants to be. For more information on Monk, please contact the Sanctuary.

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Curtis, an 8-year-old GSD arrived at the Sanctuary on Saturday, February 9, from a rural Ohio county, thin with a dull, brittle coat. He was found by animal control dragging a large bolt that must have attached to a chain. For the first few days, Curtis must have believed he was still chained because he walked in circles and seemed very unsure of himself. But his personality started to emerge even before he was transferred to the Sanctuary. By the time he came to us, he was friendly, if a little shy at first meeting, and loves walks and play. His physical exam revealed that Curtis is healthy, just a little underweight. He was treated for intestinal parasites and has gained three pounds in just six short days. He is on the way to filling out and regaining his sleek, beautiful coat. Curtis will be a loyal companion in the right home. Curtis has an application to adopt him that is on hold until he has gained enough weight to be safely neutered.

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