Find your new best friend

Welcome to Golden Years Haven, where senior dogs find their second chance at love. We believe every dog deserves a loving home, especially in their golden years. Meet our current adoptable dogs and discover the joy of opening your heart to a senior companion.

Your Path to Adoption

Adopting a senior dog from Golden Years Haven is a straightforward and rewarding process. We make it easy for you to welcome a loving companion into your home. To get started, simply reach out to us, fill out our foster/adopt form, and schedule a meet-and-greet to come see the wonderful seniors we have on property. We are eager to help other seniors, like Penelope to find their forever home. Our team is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth transition for both you and your new family member.

The special charm of senior dogs

Senior dogs bring a unique warmth and calm to any home. Penelope is still fairly selective about dogs but is working every day to make friends with the pack. She would be best in a home with no animals, but we always encourage meet and greets, and we are willing to work with you and your pet to see if this sweet girl could work in your home. Senior dogs often come with a lifetime of love to give and are typically past the boisterous puppy stage, making them wonderful, gentle companions. They thrive on comfort, routine, and the unconditional love of a family. Opening your home to a senior dog means offering a precious gift: a peaceful, loving final chapter filled with joy and companionship.

Meet Billy

Please consider adopting this little guy who needs to be rehomed due to having a hard time adjusting to life with a new baby in the house.

Billy is an 11yr old Chihuahua mix, about 15 lbs. He is blind but navigates well. Will do best in adult only home. 

If interested, please reach out to us. Billy does have his likes and dislikes so please read his bio to the left to ensure he would be a good fit to your home.

Meet Petunia

MEET PETUNIA! THE SWEETEST LITTLE SMILE YOU'LL EVER SEE! 
Say hello to Petunia, an adorable 8-year-old Beagle coming all the way from Virginia in search of
her happily-ever-after! ❤️
Petunia is sweet, calm, and just a little bit chunky… but honestly, we think those extra Beagle
pounds make her even more huggable! 
And that FACE! Petunia looks like she is always smiling, as if she knows something wonderful is about to happen. We sure hope she's right!
-8 years young
-Coming from Virginia
-Sweet & calm
-Good with other dogs
-Not a big barker
-A little chunky and completely adorable
-Has the happiest little smile
-Ready for a soft place to land
Petunia isn't asking for much. She'd be perfectly happy with a cozy bed, some tasty snacks, a few gentle walks, and most importantly, someone to love her. ❤️
She has made it this far, and now she's hoping her journey from Virginia leads her straight into
the arms of her forever family. �� Petunia is looking for a foster or forever home!
If you've been waiting for a sweet, easygoing Beagle who would happily keep you company and
make you smile every single day; Petunia may be your girl. 
She's got the smile. She's got the sweetness. She's just missing YOU. ❤️

Meet Diesel

MEET DIESEL: 7 YEARS OLD & STILL WAITING FOR HIS TURN 
Diesel has been sitting at Glen Rose Shelter since June 1st. Think about that for a minute.
While other dogs have gone home, Diesel has watched the days come and go from behind a kennel door. And for a dog who is this wonderfully easygoing, we just can't understand why his person hasn't found him yet. The good news? We have an opportunity to save Diesel. The catch? We need a foster. Diesel sounds like the kind of dog who would make a wonderful companion.
-7 years young
-Dog and cat friendly
-Calm & independent
-Walks nicely on leash
-Rides great in the car
-Not timid or fearful
-Enjoys the company of other dogs
-Still gets around wonderfully.

 Recently, Diesel got to go on a Doggy Day Out with Emmy, and he was the perfect little road-
trip buddy. The two rode together in the car without a problem, and Diesel was calm, relaxed,
and perfectly content to take in everything happening around him. He's not the dog who needs
constant entertainment. He's not the dog demanding to be the center of attention. He's the
dog who can simply hang out with you. Maybe that's what makes Diesel so special.
He originally arrived as a stray after showing up on someone's property, so we don't know what his life looked like before the shelter. We don't know if someone once called him their best
friend. We don't know if he had a favorite chair, a favorite toy, or a person waiting for him
somewhere. What we do know is that Diesel has spent months waiting for someone to notice him. We hope that someone is you. Diesel doesn't need someone to fix him. He doesn't need someone to teach him how to be a good dog. He just needs someone willing to open a door
and say's Come on, Diesel. Your wait is over.
Diesel needs a foster so we can get him out of the shelter and give him the chance he deserves.
He is arriving in Maine on 10/10/26! Could you be the person who gives this sweet boy his first
real chance at home forever?
Sometimes the dogs who have been waiting the longest are the ones who have the most love
left to give. Let's get Diesel out of that kennel and onto a comfy bed where he belongs.

Meet Presley

Presley loves the simple things in life.
-A cozy lap
-Lots of cuddles
-Being close to her person
-A quiet, loving home where she can finally exhale
We don't know everything about Presley's past yet, but we do know this:
She is 12 years old. She is only 11 pounds. And she should not have to spend her golden years
wondering where she belongs.
And there's something else Presley has never experienced...
❄️ SNOW. ❄️
This will be her very first Maine winter. Can you imagine those tiny little feet stepping into snow for the first time? She may need a
warm coat, a little encouragement, and someone standing nearby saying, “Yep, that's snow,
sweetheart.” 
Presley isn't asking for much. She doesn't need a life full of excitement or a packed calendar. She just needs a lap to curl up in, a warm bed, a loving person, and a forever home.
At 12 years old, Presley shouldn't have to start over again.
She deserves to finish her story surrounded by love. ❤️
Could you be the soft place Presley has been waiting for?
Presley is ready for her forever.

Meet Snoopy

❄️ SNOOPY IS READY FOR HIS NEXT ADVENTURE! 
Meet Snoopy, a sweet little 9-year-old, 11-pound mixed breed who has absolutely no
idea what a Maine winter is all about!
Snoopy was surrendered for unknown reasons, and now this little Texas boy is making
his way north. ❤️
He loves laps, cuddles, and being close to his people. At only 11 pounds, he was
practically made to curl up beside you! And then there’s the snow… ❄️
Snoopy has NEVER seen snow before! Imagine those tiny little paws experiencing their first fluffy white winter. 
He doesn’t need much. Just a warm home, a soft bed, a loving lap, and someone to
show him that his best days are still ahead.
Who wants to be Snoopy’s first snow-day buddy? ❤️

Meet Pebbles

 MEET PEBBLES... AND YES, HE KNOWS HE KNOWS HE IS SPECIAL.

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Pebbles, a 6-year-old, 51-pound Pit Bull mix who has
absolutely ZERO interest in following conventional beauty standards.
His ears? Freelancing. His facial expressions? Questionable.
His overall appearance? A one-of-a-kind masterpiece. His personality? 10/10. No notes. 
Pebbles isn't your cookie-cutter dog. He is more of a limited-edition, slightly wonky, deluxe model. And honestly... we wouldn't change a thing. This boy is fully vetted, dog friendly, sweet as can be, and ready for someone to fall head over heels for him. Pebbles is the kind of dog who doesn't walk into a room and think, “Do I look handsome?” He walks in thinking. “Where are my people and what are we doing?” He's got the kind of face that makes you smile, the kind of personality that makes you laugh, and the kind of heart that makes you wonder why someone hasn't scooped him up already. And let's be real...There are plenty of dogs who look like they belong in a fancy dog food commercial. Pebbles looks like he belongs in YOUR living room. He's not trying to win a beauty contest. He's trying to win YOUR HEART. And we think he's already got a pretty good shot. Pebbles is looking for his forever family!
He needs someone who appreciates the important things:
✔️ A big goofy personality
✔️ A sweet nature
✔️ A dog-friendly attitude
✔️ A face you will never forget
✔️ And approximately 51 pounds of pure Pebbles
Please share this handsome-in-his-own-special-way boy far and wide!
 Share, tag a friend, tag a rescue, and most importantly, don't let Pebbles
unconventional good looks fool you. Because the funniest-looking dog in the room just might become your favorite dog you've ever had. ❤️
Pebbles isn't everybody's cup of tea. He's more like the whole damn snack cabinet. 

Meet Drew

Meet Drew: He’s Ready to Cash In on His 401(k)
At 8 years young, Drew officially decided that the working world is overrated.
The 9-to-5? He’s done. The hustle? Not interested. The shelter life? Absolutely not. Drew is
ready to retire, cash in his 401(k), and spend his golden years doing what he does best: sleeping
on soft blankets, collecting cuddles, and enjoying the good life. This handsome Pitbull mix is
coming all the way from Texas, and he’s about to experience something completely new: his
very first winter and his very first snow!
We’re doing our best to prepare him for his big northern adventure, but we have a feeling Drew
may take one look at snow and wonder why anyone would voluntarily put ice on the ground.
We think he deserves a cozy retirement home where he can learn all about snow from the
comfort of a warm bed.
Drew’s Retirement Benefits Include:
Premium Nap Package
Drew is a connoisseur of fine blankets. Give this boy a soft fleece throw and a comfy couch, and
he is ready to clock out for the day.
Lifetime Cuddle Benefits
Drew has some serious professional couch-potato credentials. He was clearly somebody’s
beloved house dog at one point because his skills at relaxing, snuggling, and making himself
comfortable are top tier.
Dog-Friendly Benefits Package
Drew enjoys the company of other dogs and is happy to have furry friends around. He’s much
more interested in peaceful retirement living than joining the puppy Olympics.
And underneath all the jokes about his 401(k), blankets, and retirement benefits is something
pretty simple: Drew just wants a family. He has already spent enough time without the comfort
of a home. Now he deserves a soft place to land, someone to love him, and a warm couch
where he can spend his days watching the world go by. He doesn't need a fancy retirement
package. He doesn't need a corner office. He doesn't even need a beach house. He just needs
someone who will tell him, “You’re home now.” Drew is ready to cash in his 401(k), put his
paws up, and enjoy every minute of his golden years. Maybe, just maybe, he'll discover that
snow isn't so bad when you're watching it fall from a warm couch with someone you love.
Drew's retirement plan is simple: Eat. Nap. Snuggle. Repeat. Who wants to be the retirement
home Drew has been waiting for?

Meet Oscar

Hi, I’m Oscar!

Hi there! My name is Oscar, and I’m an 8-year-old Blue Heeler with a big personality, a serious
love of tennis balls, and a few little quirks that make me unique.
I LOVE BALLS. Throw it, and I’m on it! Throw it again, and I’m ready! Don’t worry, I’ll bring it
right back because I understand that this game only works if I do my part. I could chase my ball
all day long. Seriously. You might get tired before I do. I’m also house trained, crate trained, and
I know my basic commands. I’m a good boy who knows my manners, and I ride very nicely in
the car. I’m always happy to go for a ride because you never know where the road might take
you.
I should probably warn you about one thing, though. I have very strong feelings about trucks
pulling flatbed trailers. A truck by itself? A flatbed trailer sitting by itself? An enclosed trailer? A
truck pulling a flatbed trailer? Absolutely not. Nobody is quite sure why. Maybe that
combination reminds me of my previous owner. Maybe something from my past made me
nervous about them. Whatever the reason, I have an opinion about it. The funny thing is, if the
the trailer is parked, I'm okay with it. If it's enclosed, I'm okay with it. Its apparently the truck +
flatbed trailer combination that makes my brain say, Nope. We don't like this. So, while I can't
explain my reasoning, I hope you will understand that sometimes dogs carry little pieces of their
past with them.
Now let's talk about food. I am a very picky eater. Fruits? No thank you. Vegetables? Hard pass.
Carrots? Who told you I wanted those? Green beans? Please. I have taste, people. I know what I
like, and fruits and vegetables are NOT on the Oscar menu.
I'm also a Texas boy. This will be my first winter and my very first-time seeing snow! I have no
idea what this mysterious white stuff is, but I'm told it's coming. I'm hoping it's basically a giant
tennis ball playground.
I'm also hoping someone will be there to show me the ropes, keep me warm. I may be 8 years
old, but I still have plenty of life, plenty of play, and SO much love left to give. What I'm really
looking for isn't complicated. I want someone who will throw my ball. Someone who will laugh
at my silly little quirks. Who will be patient when something from my past makes me nervous.
Someone who will let me discover snow at my own pace, someone who will look at an 8-year-
old Blue Heeler and see not an old dog, but a good boy who still has so many adventures ahead
of him. I've spent part of my life knowing what it feels like to have a person. Now I'm hoping to
find the person who will be my person for good.
Love,
Oscar

ADOPTED - October 2026

Meet Frank

❤️ MEET FRANK: FROM A BIG TUMOR TO A BIGGER HEART ❤️
Frank is a handsome 5–7-year-old hound who has already been through more than any dog
should have to. When Frank was found in Virginia, he was carrying an 11-pound tumor between
his front legs. Yes… you read that right. ELEVEN POUNDS!!
Thankfully, Frank made his way into rescue, and we got to work. His tumor has been removed,
he has been neutered, and he is now beginning treatment for heartworm. One by one, then things weighing him down are finally being taken away.  Now all Frank needs is the most important thing of all…A place to land. 
Frank weighs about 40 pounds and is a friendly, sweet hound who seems to have a playful side
just waiting to come out. He hasn't been able to have much playtime with other dogs yet because he's been healing from surgery, but he's been friendly and interested through the kennel doors. We can't wait to see the happy, goofy hound underneath once he's fully healed!

Now this Virginia boy is making the long journey north. After everything Frank has endured, we think he's earned a little less survival-mode & and a whole lot more soft beds, belly
rubs, snacks, sunshine, and someone to tell him he's finally home. Could you be Frank's soft
place to land? Frank is looking for a foster or forever home.
Because sometimes the dogs who arrive carrying the biggest burdens turn out to have the biggest hearts. 
Coming from Virginia to Maine
Approximately 5yr - 7yrs old.  About 40 lbs. Friendly & playful personality
Tumor removed
 Neutered
 Beginning heartworm treatment
 Looking for a foster or forever home

ADOPTED - September 2026

Meet Cherry

Very soft spoken with a gentle soul

Cherry is about 8 or 9 years. She joined us January 24, 2026. She is the sweetest, most gentle dog I have met in quite some time. She is very food motivated and does not mind letting you know when it's time to eat. She seeks out affection before anything, other than treats. She is great with kids and other animals. We think Cherry would thrive with a family or a someone looking for a walking or travelling companion. She needs a home where she can get the attention she craves in these golden years of her life. She loves walks and is great is on a leash. 

If you interested in meeting Cherry, please contact us to setup a meet and greet.

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ADOPTED-- JULY 2026

Meet Penelope: Tiny body, enormous heart

Penelope is an 8-year-old, 37-pound pocket pittie searching for her second chance at forever. Her first family loved her deeply, but when her dad entered hospice, they were forced to say goodbye. Through it all, Penelope has remained the sweetest, most loving girl imaginable. She adores people and lives for affection. She's house trained, crate trained, walks beautifully on a leash, and rides like a champ in the car, although she is afraid of windshield wipers at the moment. Penelope loves squeaky toys, enjoys a good game of fetch, and she can be selective with other dogs and appreciates slow introductions, but what she really wants is a family to call her own and a cozy place to spend her golden years.