Senior confirmed
Desert Dog White Knight
Apprx 6-7 year old White Knight lived with a group of 15 other dogs in the desert for several years after their owner died. A good samaritan visited t…
Cause for SB Paws • San Bernardino, CA
Senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs in California
Senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs for adoption in California
Meet 18 adoptable senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs (age 7+) in California. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older Australian Cattle Dogs in California are often passed over for puppies, yet they're usually house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond right away — and because they're fully grown, you already know their size and personality. Adopting a senior Australian Cattle Dog in California means welcoming a calm, grateful companion who can settle in from day one.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Senior confirmed
Senior Queensland Heeler
I am a female, black and white Queensland Heeler.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
A611787
A611787 is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, large, at Stanislaus County Animal Services in Modesto, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Stanislaus County Animal Services • Modesto, CA
10+ years
BLEU CHEESE
A883858 is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, located at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs m…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
10+ years
KATIE
KATIE is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA.…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
10+ years
OREA
#A5778525 Orea is a 2-year-old spayed female Australian Cattle Dog mix with a gorgeous black coat and adorable white speckled legs Weighing 43 lbs, Or…
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
Senior confirmed
Koda
Koda is a senior male Cattle Dog (Australian Blue Heeler) and Alaskan Husky at Pasadena Humane in Pasadena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Pasadena Humane • Pasadena, CA
Senior confirmed
10+ years
GEORGE
GEORGE is a male senior Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Pembroke Welsh Corgi, small in size, located in Camarillo, CA at Ventura County Animal Reg…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
Senior confirmed
At Risk
Nelly
Welcome Nelly from Bradshaw Animal Services. Nelly hit the jackpot just in the nick of time with her foster and savior. This senior was almost out of …
Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue • Paso Robles, CA
Senior confirmed
FALCON
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria • Santa Maria, CA
Senior confirmed
10+ years
CHICHI
CHICHI is a small female Queensland Heeler senior at Fremont (Tricity) Animal Shelter in Fremont, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Fremont (Tricity) Animal Shelter • Fremont, CA
10+ years
SUZY Q
SUZY Q is a female Queensland Heeler senior at Stanislaus County Animal Services in Modesto, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Stanislaus County Animal Services • Modesto, CA
Senior confirmed
STANLEY
STANLEY is a senior male Queensland Heeler, medium size, currently at Tulare County Animal Control in Visalia, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Tulare County Animal Control • Visalia, CA
Senior confirmed
DRAKO
#A5693675 Drako is a gorgeous Australian Cattle Dog with a heart as big as his smile! -6-year-old, neutered male -Gray and black coat -55 lbs -Came to…
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
Marlowe
Marlowe is a 13-year, 3-month-old male Red Heeler at The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary in Acton, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary • Acton, CA
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Adopting a senior Australian Cattle Dog in California — FAQ
What counts as a senior dog?
Most shelters and vets consider a dog "senior" around age 7, though large breeds often age sooner and small breeds a little later. Every dog listed here is 7 years or older.
How do I adopt a senior Australian Cattle Dog in California?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in California, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers senior Australian Cattle Dogs in one place so they're easier to find.
Are there always senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs available in California?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior Australian Cattle Dog in California right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Can I adopt a senior Australian Cattle Dog from California if I live elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in California arrange or help coordinate transport for the right adopter, while others prefer a local meet-and-greet first. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly how their out-of-area adoption process works.
Know a senior Australian Cattle Dog in California who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.