Senior Dogs for Adoption in Lansing, MI: 8 Older Dogs Looking for a Home

I have a playful side that comes out as I grow more comfortable.

I'm a sweet boy who just needs a little time to trust and feel at home.

I'm looking for a family who understands that love doesn't always happen overnight. I may need a little extra patience in the beginning, but if you're willing to let me go at my own pace, the bond we build will be something truly special.

Could you be the person who gives me the time, love, and safe home I need to blossom? My forever family is out there, and I can't wait to find you!

Please consider adopting Tripp and showing him that the best things in life are worth waiting for!

Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue microchips all dogs and cats before adoption. Microchips are implanted between the shoulder blades and are another form of identification should the animal get lost. The microchips are registered to Happy Days Dog and Cat Rescue. The microchip is transferred to the adopter once the adoption is complete. The adopter is responsible for a one-time $15 microchip enrollment fee. Microchips are enrolled with AKC Reunite. Dogs and Cats still need to have collar with tags should they get lost.

Drum prefers to have all the love to himself! A physically fenced yard is required. Children must be over 5 years old. A family looking for a sweet, easygoing companion!
At 8 years young, Drum isn’t looking for a wild and crazy lifestyle. Just good company, a comfy place to relax, a few car rides, and humans to call his own. ❤️
Ready to march to the beat of a different Drum? This lovable Beagle just might be your perfect match!
Apply to adopt Drum through Making Miracles Animal Rescue! ❤️

Charlie is a Coton de Tulear (or a mix). He is 7 years old. At 12.5lbs, Charlie is overweight and is working on potty training. He is good with cats.

Charlie needs an experienced owner as he is cautious of strangers and has never been around children. He has never been properly socialized and needs a great deal of time to warm up. Most importantly, Charlie will need lots of structure (as he is used to getting his own way) and safety. Structure and safety create stability and that is the most important requirement to adopt Charlie.

Rhee has lived with other dogs and has also been around cats. She is housebroken, crate trained, and walks nicely on a leash. She has had a full veterinary workup and dental and is healthy, spayed, and up to date on her vaccinations.

Could this sweet senior Beagle be the loyal companion you’ve been looking for? Rhee has so much love left to give, and we would love to find her a wonderful family to spend her golden years with.

Interested in adopting Rhee?

Email us at tysonsplacerescue@gmail.com

Fill out an adoption application here:
https://tysonsplacerescue.org/cat-and-dog-adoptions/

Please scroll to the bottom of the page to find the application!

Izzy came to us after being removed from the home by animal control, where she had been living with an elderly owner and spending much of her later life confined to a crate. We can only imagine how confusing and frightening that must have been for her. But despite everything she has experienced, Izzy has shown us that she is a sweet girl who simply wants to feel safe and be close to her person.

She successfully battled a skin infection, and thankfully, she is healing, and her beautiful fur is growing back! As her skin continues to improve, we know she is going to be a very beautiful little dog. Tyson’s Place Animal Rescue will continue to support her veterinary care as she heals, so her adopter can focus on giving her the love and stability she deserves.

Izzy has limited vision due to age-related cataracts, but don’t let that fool you — her ears work wonderfully! She can hear her foster mom’s voice and will often follow the sound of the person she loves most. Izzy likes to be with her people whenever possible and is happiest simply knowing her person is nearby.

She also enjoys having a little canine friend around. Izzy does well with small dogs and cats, and she loves following the other small dog in her foster home out into the fenced yard. She enjoys exploring at her own pace, taking in all the interesting smells. She also walks on a leash, although her walks are less about going for miles and more about stopping to investigate every wonderful scent along the way.

After spending so much of her life confined to a crate, Izzy has made it clear that what she really wants now is freedom, companionship, and a soft place to belong. She would do best with someone who is home much of the time — perhaps someone who is retired or works from home — because being close to her person is where she feels happiest and safest.

And there are some wonderful things about Izzy that make her especially easy to love: she is housebroken, she enjoys a fenced yard, and she would absolutely love to sleep beside you at night.

Izzy doesn't need a busy or complicated life. She doesn't need to run or keep up with anyone. She just needs a person who wants a little shadow by their side, a warm bed to share, and a senior dog to love.

Her past may have been difficult, but Izzy is ready to look forward. Her coat is growing back, her body is healing, and her sweet personality is shining through.

We can't change the first 13 years of Izzy's life. But we can make sure the rest of it is filled with love. If you are interested, please email tysonsplacerescue@gmail.com or fill out an adoption application available here (scroll down on that page for app): https://tysonsplacerescue.org/cat-and-dog-adoptions/#adopt

If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application at this link https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24689/generic. ***************We are an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our home address is in Michigan, however, the majority of our dogs are not located in Michigan. The physical location of each our our dogs is posted with the name of the pet or in the title area. If you are within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick the pet up. We do provide transport assistance up to 350 miles. The applicant must drive the remainder of the distance of the transport. The basic information that we have available is in our posting, but sometimes fosters will post updates on the MAD Rescue Facebook page as well, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Applications that are completed in our process and being considered as a match will speak to the foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dog.If you have questions about this pet please contact us at info@MADrescueinc.org. You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377. Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located at our website MAD Rescue Inc.

They loved him, but life changed, and they could no longer care for him. Now he's being moved from kennel to kennel, room to room, surrounded by strangers. Somewhere along the way, he lost track of who "his people" are.So now he quietly follows anyone who's kind enough to give him a glance, hoping maybe... just maybe... they're his next person.Despite everything that's changed, Nipsey hasn't lost his sweet spirit. Shelter staff describe him as an incredibly gentle, curious old soul who simply wants to be included. He hasn't shown reactivity toward people or other dogs—just genuine curiosity about the world around him.He's also highly food motivated, which is excellent news if you've ever dreamed of having someone who thinks you're the greatest chef on Earth for handing out a piece of kibble.Toys? He'd rather pass.At this stage in life, he'd much rather collect snacks, investigate whatever you're doing, and enjoy the simple things that come with finally feeling safe again.Dogs like Nipsey break your heart in the quietest way.He's not asking for adventures every weekend.He's not asking to be the center of attention.He's just looking for someone to follow home.Nipsey deserves more than the echo of a shelter kennel. He deserves another couch, another family, another chance to spend his golden years knowing exactly who his people are. Can you be the person Nipsey has been looking for?Please consider fostering or adopting this sweet old gentleman through MAD Rescue. Helping him leave the shelter could truly save his life. All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and 6 month subscription. If you are interested in adopting this pet please complete an application at this link https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/24689/generic. ***************We are an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our home address is in Michigan, however, the majority of our dogs are not located in Michigan. The physical location of each dog is posted with the name of the pet or in the title area. If you are within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick the pet up. We do provide transport assistance up to 350 miles. The applicant must drive the remainder of the distance of the transport. The basic information that we have available is in our posting, but sometimes fosters will post updates on the MAD Rescue Facebook page as well, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Applications that are completed in our process and being considered as a match will speak to the foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dog.If you have questions about this pet please contact us at info@MADrescueinc.org. You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377. Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located at our website MAD Rescue Inc.

. & ? , ! - ( !) & ? !Celia is the kind of dog who can happily spend the day snoozing while you're busy, then light up the second you walk through the door because she knows it might be ! She's independent enough to entertain herself, but she also loves having her person around. She doesn't need constant attention or nonstop adventure. She just wants a home where she can relax, feel safe, and be part of the family.And honestly? After everything, . ' .The person who will give her a soft bed, tasty treats, peaceful days, fun walks, plenty of love—and as many rounds of fetch as their throwing arm can handle.If you're looking for a sweet, confident, easygoing companion who can go from ! to “I'll just take a nap” in seconds, Celia might be your girl. . ***************MAD Rescue is an official 501c3 foster based rescue organization and does not have a physical location. While our mailing address is in Michigan, the majority of our dogs are not located in the state of Michigan. The physical location of each our our dogs is posted with the name of the pet in the title area.For transport, if you reside within 4 hours of the pet's fostered location, please be prepared to pick the pet up. For further distances, there is limited transport assistance available, however the applicant will be required to drive no less than half of the total distance. The basic information that we have available is in our posting, but sometimes fosters will post updates on the MAD Rescue Facebook page as well, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Applications that are completed in our process and being considered as a match will speak to the foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dog.If you have questions about this pet please email us at info@MADrescueinc.org. You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377 and leave a voicemail.Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located at our website MAD Rescue Inc.