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Senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs
Senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs for adoption
Meet 104 adoptable senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one. Showing 91–104 of 104 below.
Senior Australian Cattle Dogs are often overlooked in favor of puppies, yet they're frequently house-trained, settled in temperament, and ready to bond immediately. Because they're fully grown, you already know roughly how big they are and what they're like — making an older Australian Cattle Dog one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs
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
Senior confirmed
Rocky heeler
Rocky is very calm, sweet and seems to always be in a good mood, happy to join any activity or just be around. He has unique fuzzy heeler coloring, mo…
San Nicola Dog Rescue • westminster, CO
10+ years
BLOO
BLOO is a small female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler senior at Fulton County Animal Services in Atlanta, GA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Fulton County Animal Services • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
Boochie TX
Meet Boochie (aka Booch, aka Kombucha if you’re fancy). Boochie was adopted out in 2021 and, through absolutely no fault of her own, recently found he…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
Senior confirmed
Leona
Meet Leona! Leona is a 7 year old cattle dog/pitbull mix. Leona needs a home with no cats or small animals and no small children. She is still very mu…
Barktown Rescue • Boston, KY
Senior confirmed
ONYX
ONYX is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size. She is located in Live Oak, TX at Live Oak Animal Care and Control. Senior dog…
Live Oak Animal Care and Control • Live Oak, TX
Senior confirmed
TIKI
It's our beautiful bob-tailed TIKI fka Karmen. Found with her deceased owner, this gorgeous heeler was not doing well in the shelter environment, wher…
Ewenity Farm Border Collie Haven, Inc. • Bradenton, FL
10+ years
Hale (Old Man)
Hale has been with his foster caregiver for over a year now. He has always lived outdoors, and is satisfied with having a fenced area all to himself, …
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control • Rustburg, VA
Senior confirmed
Gypsy Rose
•Lewistown PA• Gypsy Rose was adopted through ODAAT and has been returned. We pride ourselves in our commitment to the animals in our rescue. Gypsy ha…
One Dog at a Time ODAAT • Lewistown, PA
Senior confirmed
Galleta
DOB: 03/22/2017 Requires another dog in home: No Okay with dogs of all sizes: Yes, sometimes selective with small dogs Okay with cats: No, has prey dr…
Underdog Rescue MN • St. Louis Park, MN
Senior confirmed
Steph
Steph is an Australian Cattle Dog mix born approximately January 2017. She is very shy when she meets you for the first time but once she gets to know…
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
Senior confirmed
Parker (Peter Parker)
Parker is a sweetheart of a Heeler mix (possibly with a little brindle Boxer mixed in) who is ready to find his forever family. At 7½ years old, he's …
Heartland German Shepherd Rescue • Gretna, NE
Senior confirmed
Whitley
Whitley is an Australian Cattle Dog of about 5 years and 50lbs. He needs a very heeler-savvy leader as his person. Whitley is very loyal and a total v…
Ewenity Farm Border Collie Haven, Inc. • Bradenton, FL
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Adopting a senior Australian Cattle Dog — 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?
Open a dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them, then follow the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization.
Are senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Australian Cattle Dog is usually past the high-energy puppy stage and may already know basic commands, which can make ownership easier to ease into. Each profile and shelter can tell you about that dog's individual personality and needs.
Why adopt a senior dog instead of a puppy?
Senior dogs are calmer, usually house-trained, and let you skip the chewing and sleepless nights — and because they are the hardest to place, adopting one can quite literally save a life that might otherwise run out of time.
Are senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs good with children or other pets?
It depends on the individual dog more than the breed alone. Each dog's profile and the shelter or rescue caring for them can tell you about their history with kids, cats, or other dogs. Senior dogs are often calmer and more predictable than puppies, which can make reading compatibility easier before you commit.
How much does it cost to adopt a senior Australian Cattle Dog?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and rescue, but senior dogs are frequently discounted or even sponsored — because they wait the longest, many organizations offer reduced fees or cover initial vet care. Open a dog's profile and ask the organization directly for their current fee and what it includes.
Can I foster a senior Australian Cattle Dog instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Australian Cattle Dog gets them out of a kennel and into a calm home — which is especially beneficial for older dogs who find shelter life stressful. Ask the organization on any dog's profile whether fostering is an option.
Know a senior dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.