Feeling lucky and ready to fall in love with an older dog? Then take a chance on Lotto! This handsome Wheaten Terrier is looking for his forever home.

Lotto was found as a stray in Los Angeles. Lotto has been through a lot of transitions recently, so he’s looking for a home that’s on the mellow side where he can blossom into the fun loving and goofy dog we know he is!

We think Lotto is 7-9 years young, weighing about 30 lbs.

Meet him at Muttville on Rescue Row in San Francisco.

There are few people in animal welfare I admire more than this guy, Richard Avanzino. When I first started writing about dogs after adopting my first dog from the San Francisco SPCA, I learned about a man who fought for the life of a little dog named Sido. As the President of the SF/SPCA in 1979, Rich stood firmly against the current California law that allowed someone to “destroy an animal like a piece of furniture." Thanks in part to his efforts, the law was changed and Sido was given a second chance.

"San Francisco Superior Court Judge Jay Pfotenhauer ruled that the right to dispose of property after death does not extend to killing a living creature."

There is no doubt if my big dog Cleo had been around at the time of Sido, she would have been euthanized, but fortunately perceptions and practices changed, thanks to the work of Rich, the SF/SPCA and Maddie's Fund. I will always be grateful to them.

Maddie’s Fund® announced that its president, Rich Avanzino, will retire this summer [...]

When an artist is a dog lover they never seem to fail to capture the essence of our relationship in their painting or illustration. Behold this beautiful and peaceful image from, My Favorite Things, a book by Maira Kalman. Can't you feel how relaxed these two are on the grass, sharing a special quietude? It brings to mind my memories of similar moments with my dog on our living room rugs.

From the book, My Favorite Things, by Maira Kalman

Discover why senior dogs rule. Meet Patty, a labrador retriever who has a little luck o’ the Irish in her! She’s a gorgeous gal with a great personality to match.

Patty may be considered a senior, but she’s still got plenty of energy to burn.

She’ll make a great addition to an active home that wants a new outdoor adventure buddy!

We think Patty is between 8-10 years young, weighing close to 60 lbs.

Meet her at Muttville on Rescue Row in San Francisco.

It has been such a gift to have a dog grow old with me. Adopting her as an adult made our experiences interesting, and after our years together, I'm convinced that senior dogs rule. 

Spending time together I learned about her likes and dislikes. We discovered her favorite, over-the-moon, reward. Hint, liver or sardines, in either order, or even better, together.

Living with my first old dog had me experiencing life in a new and unexpected way, giving me a point of view that helped me better understand my aging parents.

Dog lovers can be tricksters, even to Goldens, who are dogs everyone adores! After watching this video, I hope the owner of the computer has damage insurance, because if I was that dog, I'd be pounding my big meat paws all over the keyboard in frustration.

I feel for you Josie, this is not what a dog trainer would call setting you up for success. Besides, Goldens can open cupboards, refrigerators, get money out of an ATM and more. Golden Retrievers are clever and super friendly, so why you can't get that computer dog to give you the toy to play with too must be very frustrating.

If you need to take a swipe girl...

Dog lovers are not above a seasonal canine pun or silly dog joke. In honor of St. Paddy's Day, here is a cute one that is funny, and true!

How do you know if your dog is a wee bit Irish? They're hoping the dog treats today are Dublin!

Discover why senior dogs are the best dogs. Fall in love with Gladys, a sweet, gentle terrier mix. She is ready to spend her golden years in a quiet home where she can get all the love and belly rubs she can handle!

We aren’t too sure about Gladys' past, but we can tell that this little angel is very special.

We think Gladys is between 8-10 years young, weighing about 12 lbs.

Meet her at Muttville on Rescue Row in San Francisco.

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Helpful Labrador walks his dachshund buddy in the snow

There are many sweet senior dogs who are blind like Kiki who show us that you don't need eyes to live.

 

Well, that's one way to sleep in a bed. #shibainu #noeyesnoproblem

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My own dog lost her vision but navigated very well for years. Being surrounded by people who loved her kept her sassy personality front and center. I think she even slept like Kiki at times.

Meet this week's sweet pair of adoptable senior dogs. Yoko and Baby are a dynamic duo that would love to be your newest lap warmers and constant companions!

These two sweet Shih Tzu have been with each other most of their lives, and would like to continue to spend their retirement years together.

We think Yoko and Baby are 13 and 9 years young, weighing around 15 and 30 lbs.

Fall in love with them at Muttville on Rescue Row in San Francisco.

On March 4th, the San Francisco SPCA Behavior & Training team began holding Yappy Hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays at their Mission campus indoor dog park! Come see the adoptable dogs mingle and play...who knows, you may find your new furever friend!

Come hang out with small dogs on Wednesdays, and big dogs on Saturdays! See flyer below for more details.

Watch this older Labrador Retriever very sweetly walk a dachshund on a snowy trail. Dogs are amazing creatures. I love their little dog friend in the pink sweater who is keeping a close eye and ear on the videographer.

PJ is a handsome Yorkie mix who would love to be your newest BFF! He may be considered a senior dog, but this spunky guy isn’t ready to slow down any time soon!

This lovebug gets along well with both dogs and cats. PJ will not only make a great walking companion, but we’re sure he wouldn’t mind being your cuddle buddy on the couch, too.

We think PJ is 7 years young, weighing about 12 lbs.

Fall in love with PJ at Muttville on Rescue Row in San Francisco.

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