New beginnings for old souls.
Give love and companionship to a senior dog for their golden years.
Why adopt a senior dog?
Calmer energy: Senior dogs generally have lower energy levels and are more content to lounge, making them better suited for less active lifestyles or smaller living spaces.
More training: Many seniors are already house-trained and understand basic commands, saving you the exhausting, months-long process of training a puppy.
Know what to expect: What you see is what you get; their size, coat, and personality are fully developed, eliminating guesswork about how they will behave or how large they will grow.
Less destructive: They are typically past the chewing stage, which means less damage to your home and belongings.
Instant companionship: They can adapt quickly to new routines and are often just looking for a cozy place to sleep and a loving family.
Saving a life: Senior dogs are often the last to be adopted in shelters. Adopting one is a lifesaving act that gives a deserving, older animal a loving retirement.
Adoptable Dogs
Female, spayed
7 years old
Basset hound mix
Rescued 4/28/26
Female, spayed
9 years old
Pitbull mix
Rescued 5/23/26
Female, (will be spayed before adoption)
11 years old
Shih Tzu mix
Rescued 6/12/26
Male, neutered
2 years old
Poodle mix
Rescued 7/2/26
Bitti
Female (will be spayed before adoption)
5-6 years old
Chihuahua mix
Rescued 7/2/26
Hospice Foster Care
Champ
Champ was our first hospice dog and although he is no longer with us, we are committed to keeping his legacy going. We are so grateful we got to know him, love him and spoil him with some of the experiences he likely missed out on during his 13 years of life. He was such a sweet and gentle boy and so deserving of every second of peace, comfort, joy, and love he received. Thank you so much to Lenoir County SCPA and our beautiful community for giving Champ the best final week! By supporting Home Stretch Dog Rescue, you are helping us continue to offer hospice care to other dogs like Champ.
