Calm senior pets for older adults who need companionship — not a training project.

Golden Paw Match scores adoptable senior dogs and cats near you for mobility, energy, and training fit. Built for families helping Mom or Dad find a gentle companion after a loss.

Can't face raising a puppy? Senior pets are often already house-trained, calmer, and grateful for a second chapter.

Start the free match quiz

Senior ↔ Senior

We prioritize pets age 7+ with low energy and trained-home signals.

Dogs & cats

One quiz covers both — pick dog, cat, or open to either.

Owner transitions

Family can list a pet when an owner passes via rehome.

Want to see who’s available first? Browse photo listings of senior dogs and cats near you — then take the quiz to see who fits best.

Browse senior pets

For families: You can take the quiz for a parent and share the results link. Large text, simple steps, no app install.

How it works

  1. Answer a short lifestyle quiz (mobility, stairs, species, training needs).
  2. See ranked matches with plain-English explanations.
  3. Apply directly on the shelter site or email a private rehome listing.