Senior confirmed
Bear (Jason) Granville
Bear is an absolutely stunning 8–9-year-old suspected Australian Shepherd mix with a personality that's just as beautiful as his looks. After sadly lo…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior Australian Shepherd dogs
Senior Australian Shepherd dogs for adoption
Meet 39 adoptable senior Australian Shepherd 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 1–30 of 39 below.
Senior Australian Shepherds 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 Shepherd 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 Shepherd dogs
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MARTINI
MARTINI is a medium female senior Australian Shepherd / Collie at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Senior dogs mak…
City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Senior confirmed
LAYLA
LAYLA is a medium female Australian Shepherd senior at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Red
Red is a female senior Shepherd, Australian at Humane Animal Partners in Wilmington, DE. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Humane Animal Partners • Wilmington, DE
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
10+ years
Manu
Manu is a male senior Shepherd (Australian/mix) at Weatherford Wags in Weatherford, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
10+ years
AZUCENA
AZUCENA is a senior female Australian Shepherd, large, at Baytown Animal Care and Control in Baytown, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Baytown Animal Care and Control • Baytown, TX
10+ years
KING
KING is a senior male Australian Shepherd, a large dog located in Miami, FL at Miami Dade Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
BEAUTIFUL BECKETT
Beckett is a very handsome mini Australian Shepherd mix. He weighs about 35 lbs. This distinguished boy is a young 10-year-old. Beckett was saved from…
Critter Companion Rescue • Sussex, NJ
Senior confirmed
Buddy Radlee
Currently located at our Chrisney, IN locationMeet Buddy Radlee, a handsome Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix with a striking black and white coat…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
10+ years
Kevin
This standard Australian Shepherd is 5 yrs old, 50 lbs, and is a very well-behaved boy who sits, shakes and loves to fetch! Kevin has not spent a lot …
Mountain Pet Rescue • Tabernash, CO
Senior confirmed
61210112
61210112 is a senior male Australian Shepherd located at Kings County Animal Services in Hanford, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Kings County Animal Services • Hanford, CA
Senior confirmed
MAX
MAX is a senior male Australian Shepherd, medium in size, located in Oklahoma City, OK at the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Division. Senior dogs make …
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Division • Oklahoma City, OK
Senior confirmed
Aussie
Aussie is a sweet senior who just wants to be by your side all the time. He has become our new front office companion, helping us greet all our visito…
The Little Guild of St. Francis • West Cornwall, CT
Senior confirmed
Billie Jean
Approx. DOB: 3/17/17 Approx. Weight: 57 Lbs Adoption Fee: $175 includes a 2 week trial to ensure everyone's happiness! Billie Jean landed in a rural M…
Furry Kids Refuge • Lee's Summit, MO
Urgent Need
Bluebelle
TOP Dog in training · Crate-Trained · Housetrained · Foster Needed - Urgent
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
10+ years
Senior confirmed
MARLEY GIRL
Marley Girl is a happy, outgoing 8 year old Aussie Doodle with a heart full of love and lots of years and life left to share. This young senior girl i…
Critter Cavalry Rescue • Franklin, TN
Senior confirmed
Nike 2026
Blue-eyed NIKE is stunning petite Australian Shepherd girl. Her floofy coat makes her look like she's part llama or alpaca, but she's all Aussie! 34-p…
Sweet Dream House Rescue • Batavia, OH
Senior confirmed
ATHENA
ATHENA is a senior female Australian Shepherd, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, CA. Senior dogs make …
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
10+ years
WATSON
Hi everyone! My name is Watson, and I'm a super sweet boy looking for my forever home. I have a great history with kids, cats, and dogs, and I absolut…
Larimer Humane Society • Fort Collins, CO
Senior confirmed
Minnie Mouse
Meet Minnie Mouse! Minnie Mouse is a sweet 7-year-old Australian Shepherd mix who is ready to find her forever home! This lovable girl is great with o…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
Senior confirmed
Milo
Milo is an 8 yrs old, 46 lbs Aussie who is seeking an adult home with active people who enjoy spending time outdoors walking, hiking, running, skiing,…
Mountain Pet Rescue • Tabernash, CO
Senior confirmed
Lola
To sponsor my trip to WI, go to www.tailwaggers911.com for more info! ***I am able to go home to my forever family right from transport!! You get a 5 …
Tail Waggers 911 • Grafton, WI
Senior confirmed
SHELDON
SHELDON is a senior male Australian Shepherd, a large dog at Baytown Animal Care and Control in Baytown, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Baytown Animal Care and Control • Baytown, TX
Senior confirmed
CHULA
A5775816 Chula Meet Chula! Chula is a beautiful 7-year-old female mix of Australian Shepherd / Cattle Dog mix, weighing 42 lbs. She came in as an owne…
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
Senior confirmed
CHULA
CHULA is a senior female Australian Shepherd / Siberian Husky, medium size. She is located in Baldwin Park, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - …
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
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Adopting a senior Australian Shepherd — 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 Shepherd?
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 Shepherd dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Australian Shepherd 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 Shepherd 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 Shepherd?
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 Shepherd instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Australian Shepherd 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.