Free rehoming for seniors and their families

Help a senior's dog find a new home

A healthy dog who is comfortable with older adults can be a wonderful companion for another senior. Tell their story and share their needs honestly. Dogs can be any age; cats are welcome too.

Nurse, social worker, hospice, funeral home, or vet? Send a private handoff instead of a public listing.

1. Tell us about the pet
2. Verify your email
3. Publish and manage your listing

Listing and conversations are free. You decide whether an adopter is a good fit. Golden Paw Match does not verify health, temperament, or a person's identity beyond their email.

1. Meet the pet

Pet type DogCat Pet's name Age in years (optional) Dog's size Choose a sizeSmallMediumLargeExtra largeSize and strength matter when choosing a companion.

A clear photo (optional) JPEG, PNG, or WebP, up to 3 MB. Please use a photo you have permission to share. Tell us about their personality and daily routine Reason for rehoming Share only what you are comfortable making public.

2. Health, behavior, and care

Choose what you know from caring for this pet. “Not sure” is always an option. These answers will be shown as owner-reported information.

Do you consider this pet currently healthy? Choose an answerYesNo — has health concernsNot sure Comfortable and gentle with older adults? Choose an answerYes, from experienceNoNot sure House-trained or litter-trained? Choose an answerYesNoNot sure Calm with a low-energy daily routine? Choose an answerYesNoNot sure Currently or previously cared for by a senior? Choose an answerYesNoNot sure

Health information Daily care and support needed Behavior and handling notes

3. Location and permission

Your city and ZIP are public. Your email is not shown on the listing. Interested people contact you through your account. Keep phone numbers, email addresses, and links out of the public description.

Pet's ZIP code City State abbreviation

Your role Choose your roleI am the pet's ownerI am helping the owner or their family, with permission I own this pet or have permission to find them a new home. I have shared known health, care, and behavior concerns honestly. I understand that the pet's details and location will be public.

Publish free listing