Senior confirmed
Loafie
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
Senior Border Collie dogs
Senior Border Collie dogs for adoption
Meet 48 adoptable senior Border Collie 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 48 below.
Senior Border Collies 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie dogs
Senior confirmed
Enzo
Enzo is a 9-year, 2-month-old male Border Collie at Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary in Petaluma, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary • Petaluma, CA
10+ years
Levi
Levi is a 10-year-old male Border Collie/Labrador Retriever at Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary in Petaluma, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary • Petaluma, CA
Senior confirmed
SHERIFF JESSIE
SHERIFF JESSIE is a senior female Border Collie, medium in size, located in Pueblo, CO at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region — Pueblo. Senior…
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region — Pueblo • Pueblo, CO
Senior confirmed
KING
KING is a 7-year-old senior male Border Collie at Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary in Kempner, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary • Kempner, TX
10+ years
LUNA
LUNA is a senior female Border Collie, medium-sized, located in Houston, TX at the City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care. Senior dogs …
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
Senior confirmed
A169192
A169192 is a senior male Border Collie / Pit Bull Terrier, large in size, located in Bakersfield, CA at the Bakersfield Animal Care Center. Senior dog…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
GUAPO
GUAPO is a male Border Collie, a medium-sized senior located at Kern River Valley Shelter in Lake Isabella, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Kern River Valley Shelter • Lake Isabella, CA
Senior confirmed
Goldie
After her owner was found passed away, Goldie survived over a week without food or water before being rescued. Despite this trauma, her spirit remains…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Ace
If you are looking for a sweet and oh so lovable boy, take a moment out of your day to learn about Ace. He is a 3.5-year-old border collie mix weighin…
Dog Star Rescue • Canton, CT
Senior confirmed
Poseidon
🐾 Meet Poseidon 🐾 This handsome 1-year-old Border Collie mix is a gentle soul looking for a patient family to help him continue building confidence.…
Animal Care Sanctuary • East Smithfield, PA
10+ years
Max
Currently located at our Evansville, IN location Meet Max! Max is a 5-year-old male Border Collie with a striking black-and-white coat and a distincti…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
Senior confirmed
Casey **Courtesy Post
Casey is a courtesy post and is not located at or affiliated with Paws Crossed Casey, previously referred to as Nana (like the nanny dog in Peter Pan)…
Paws Crossed Animal Rescue Inc. • Elmsford, NY
Senior confirmed
Cartman
Age: 1 year Sex: Neutered Male Estimated Breed: Border Collie Mix Weight: 38 lbs Good with dogs?: Yes Good with cats?: Unknown Good with children?: Ye…
BARCs Rescue • Calgary, AB
Senior confirmed
Bebe
Age: 1 year Sex: Spayed Female Estimated Breed: Border Collie Mix Weight: 31 lbs Good with dogs?: Yes Good with cats?: Unknown, but likely good Good w…
BARCs Rescue • Calgary, AB
Senior confirmed
Jojo
We originally pulled Jojo in 9/2020! She has come a long way since then! She no longer has the major separation anxiety that she had before. She enjoy…
NikaPower, Inc DBA The Rescued Pup Boutique • Ramona, CA
Senior confirmed
Maggie
Maggie is a sweet and gentle girl with a soft fuzzy white-and-black coat and the kindest eyes. She was found with a long-neglected injury to her front…
Wright-Way Rescue • Morton Grove, IL
Senior confirmed
Diego
Diego, Border Collie mix, Black and White, Male neutered, 8 years old This handsome boy is truly a wonderful companion. He is dog and cat friendly, an…
Southern Ocean County Animal Facility • Manahawkin, NJ
Senior confirmed
Darby
Meet Darby! A spirited seven-and-a-half-year-old Border Collie currently in Memphis, TN, whose joyful personality shines as brightly as his handsome t…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
GUS
A169192 is a male senior Border Collie / Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
ECHO
Introducing Echo!! Don't let her age fool you--this old gal still has a lot to offer! Echo loves going for walks and even loves to swim! She is the bs…
MSPCA - Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center • Boston, MA
10+ years
ANGEL
ANGEL is a senior female Border Collie, large, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Senior confirmed
Mel
Mel is a senior male Border Collie/Terrier mix, medium size, located in Salt Lake City, UT. He is at Best Friends Animal Society Utah. Senior dogs mak…
Best Friends Animal Society Utah • Salt Lake City, UT
10+ years
Bodie
About Me: Name: Bodie Breed (or best guess): Possibly Border Collie/Basset Approximate Age: 11 yr Gender: Male Approximate Weight: 30 lb Adoption Fee:…
Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue • Mukwonago, WI
Senior confirmed
JULIE
This beautiful golden girl is calm, friendly, and confident, with the kind of easygoing personality that makes spending time with her a joy. She’s gre…
Fort Bend County Animal Services • Rosenberg, TX
Senior confirmed
MAXIMUS
Maximus is a senior male Border Collie, medium size, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Senior confirmed
MR MAC
I’m an adventurous pup who loves being outdoors, whether it’s exploring the yard, going for walks, or soaking up the sunshine. I do have a curious str…
Chula Vista Animal Care Facility • Chula Vista, CA
Senior confirmed
Cinder
Meet Cinder Cinder is a handsome 7-year-old, 56-pound boy who’s ready to find a home to call his own. He’s neutered, healthy, and just received a clea…
The Heroic Tail • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Heidi
Happy Affectionate Semi Energetic Collie /Shepherd mix looking for a nice family to be doted on! Please contact us to submit an application directly a…
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
LUNA
LUNA is a senior female Border Collie / Labrador Retriever, large, at East Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Van Nuys, CA. Senior dogs make won…
East Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Van Nuys, CA
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Adopting a senior Border Collie — 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 Border Collie?
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 Border Collie dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie?
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 Border Collie instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Border Collie 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.