Senior confirmed
Thor & Ellie
Both dogs get along great with kids. They both seem to get along with other dogs that are medium or small but we are unsure if they get along other la…
Love All Animals • Dana Point, CA
Senior German Shorthaired Pointer dogs in California
Senior German Shorthaired Pointer dogs for adoption in California
Meet 6 adoptable senior German Shorthaired Pointer dogs (age 7+) in California. Each one is from a shelter or rescue and ready for a calm, loving home.
Older German Shorthaired Pointers in California 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 German Shorthaired Pointer in California 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.
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Ace
Meet Ace! At 10 1/2 years young and 65 pounds, Ace is proof that age is just a number. This handsome boy is sweet, polite, friendly, and already knows…
NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue • Menlo Park, CA
10+ years
Merlin
Meet Merlin. He’s a bold and big-hearted senior who’s ready to barrel into your life with all the enthusiasm of a dog half his age. Personality and Te…
NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue • Menlo Park, CA
Senior confirmed
Maya
Maya is 8 years old and weighs 55 pounds. She is currently in a foster home and doing well. She would do best being the only dog in the hom. She is ac…
Baja Animal Sanctuary • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Bruno
Handsome gentleman Bruno has run into some bad luck again! He initially became a Cause kid when his owner had to move and could not take their dogs. L…
Cause for SB Paws • San Bernardino, CA
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Adopting a senior German Shorthaired Pointer in California — 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 German Shorthaired Pointer in California?
Open any dog's profile to see the shelter or rescue caring for them in California, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance simply gathers senior German Shorthaired Pointers in one place so they're easier to find.
Are there always senior German Shorthaired Pointer dogs available in California?
Availability changes often as dogs are adopted and new ones are listed. If you don't see a senior German Shorthaired Pointer in California right now, check back soon or browse nearby states — new dogs are added regularly.
Can I adopt a senior German Shorthaired Pointer from California if I live elsewhere?
Often, yes. Many rescues and shelters in California 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 German Shorthaired Pointer in California who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.