Senior confirmed
LUNA 2
7 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval pr…
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
Senior Basset Hound dogs in New Jersey
Senior Basset Hound dogs for adoption in New Jersey
Meet 5 adoptable senior Basset Hound dogs (age 7+) in New Jersey. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older Basset Hounds in New Jersey 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 Basset Hound in New Jersey 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.
10+ years
TOBIAS
11 years old and blind, but does not miss a beat getting around his foster home and out in the yard. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued…
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
Senior confirmed
CANELA
8 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval pr…
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
10+ years
COAL
10 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval p…
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
10+ years
PETUNIA
11 years old and I would like to spend my senior years as an only dog, so that I get all the attention that I deserve. Thank you for your interest in …
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
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Adopting a senior Basset Hound in New Jersey — 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 Basset Hound in New Jersey?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in New Jersey, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers senior Basset Hounds in one place so they're easier to find.
Are there always senior Basset Hound dogs available in New Jersey?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior Basset Hound in New Jersey right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Can I adopt a senior Basset Hound from New Jersey if I live elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in New Jersey 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 Basset Hound in New Jersey who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.