10+ years
Gilmore
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
Senior Chow dogs
Senior Chow dogs for adoption
Meet 13 adoptable senior Chow dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one.
Senior Chows 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 Chow 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 Chow dogs
10+ years
Joe
Joe is a senior male Chow Chow mix at Weatherford Wags in Weatherford, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Weatherford Wags • Weatherford, TX
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
MILO
MILO is a senior male Chow Chow, medium size, located at San Jose Animal Care Center in San Jose, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Jose Animal Care Center • San Jose, CA
10+ years
TABITHA
TABITHA is a senior female Chow Chow / Siberian Husky, medium size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senio…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
10+ years
Chucky
Chucky is a 5 -year old neutered red male with a black mask. He is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines and housebroken. He needs to be an only dog in a h…
Tejas Rescued Pet Adoptions • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
Smokey
Breed: Chow DOB: 1/2019 Gender: male Altered:yes Coat: long Size: medium Color(s): black Description: Hi, I'm Smokey, a handsome Chow in need of a new…
Canine Adoption and Rescue League • Ventura, CA
10+ years
Snuggles
Are you looking for a snuggle friend? Well look no further! Snuggles is here to full fill all your snuggle needs! Snuggles is 10 years young and appro…
Magnificent Mutts Rescue • Hillside, IL
Senior confirmed
LOBO
LOBO is a large male Chow Chow senior at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
Senior confirmed
LION
LION is a senior male Chow Chow (medium) at Pearland Animal Control and Adoption Center in Pearland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Pearland Animal Control and Adoption Center • Pearland, TX
Senior confirmed
Leo (Chow)
Breed: Chow DOB: 1/27/2018 Gender: male Altered: yes Coat: long Size: medium Color(s):black Description:***Needs a Foster Home***This dog is in need o…
Canine Adoption and Rescue League • Ventura, CA
Senior confirmed
KORY
KORY is a large senior male Chow Chow / Australian Shepherd at Guilford County Animal Services in Greensbo, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Guilford County Animal Services • Greensbo, NC
Senior confirmed
PIE
PIE is a medium female Chow Chow senior at the Lawrence Humane Society in Lawrence, KS. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Lawrence Humane Society • Lawrence, KS
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Adopting a senior Chow — 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 Chow?
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 Chow dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Chow 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 Chow 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 Chow?
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 Chow instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Chow 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.