10+ years
Frisco
This sweet boy is Frisco. He is a 1 1/2 yr old Hound mix. He’s a great size at a little over 50 pounds. Frisco is a friendly boy with a great temperam…
Rescue Ridge • Spring Lake, NJ
Senior Hound dogs
Senior Hound dogs for adoption
Meet 67 adoptable senior Hound 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 67 below.
Senior Hounds 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 Hound 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 Hound dogs
Senior confirmed
Arielle
This is a courtesy posting. Please call 410-627-6563 for information on adopting Arielle. Gorgeous, sweet, loving Arielle needs a forever home. She’s …
Pet Rescue of Maryland • Monkton, MD
Senior confirmed
Herschel
Salt Lake City Adoption Search Dogs Herschel Email Me Info Share Adopt me Email Me Info Share Adopt Herschel Adopt Dog, looks like Hound Age Senior, E…
Best Friends Animal Society — Salt Lake City • Salt Lake City, UT
Senior confirmed
Skitter
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
10+ years
Titus
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
Senior confirmed
Mia (East Campus - Waived Fee)
An adult dog has already mastered the art of being a fantastic furry friend! Past their puppy stage, they may know basic cues and are often already po…
Kentucky Humane Society • Louisville, KY
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Molly Rae
Meet Molly Rae, a beautiful 7-year-old girl who's ready to trade shelter life for a cozy couch and a family to call her own. Molly Rae is spayed, micr…
Humane Society of Warren County • Front Royal, VA
10+ years
BB
Meet B B! B B is around 2 years old and is looking for her forever home! This sweet girl has a calm, gentle disposition and loves being around people.…
Grainger County Humane Society • Rutledge, TN
10+ years
Midge
Meet Midge a beautiful and lovable hound mix who is ready to find a family of her own. She is a brindle-coated hound mix, and she weighs about 59 poun…
Dog Star Rescue • Canton, CT
Senior confirmed
Sage Mae
Sage Mae, the little senior gal from South Carolina is such a doll! She would be a great family dog, she is friendly to people (including kids) and an…
Partnership for Animal Welfare • Greenbelt, MD
10+ years
Robby
Robby the Cool Yule Hound Meet Robby, a 3-year-old Plott Hound mix who’s cooler than a snowman in sunglasses. This laid-back guy may not know sit, sta…
Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center • Maryville, TN
Senior confirmed
BELLA LOW FEE!!
Bella is a 4-year-old female hound/shepherd mix, about 45 pounds, with a sleek black coat and a very affectionate personality. She is house-trained, h…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Senior confirmed
Bella low fee!!
Bella is a 4-year-old female hound/shepherd mix, about 45 pounds, with a sleek black coat and a very affectionate personality. She is house-trained, h…
Crossing Paths Animal Rescue • Yardley, PA
Senior confirmed
Traveler
Traveler is exuberant, never in a bad mood, and wants to be friends with every human and canine - he is quick to learn and eager to be loved. He is cr…
Ring Dog Rescue • Richmond, VA
10+ years
Pork Loin
This beautiful girl is Pork Loin. She is 1 year and 2 months old. She is a complete sweetheart and she loves attention. Pork Loin has been good with o…
Berkeley County Humane Society • Martinsburg, WV
Senior confirmed
Dexter
Dexter is a big, handsome Hound/Border Collie mix with a striking coat of black, white, and tan that turns heads wherever he goes. At about 3 years ol…
Homeward Bound Pet Rescue Inc. of Gilmer County • Ellijay, GA
Senior confirmed
Jack (Trinity)
Name: Jack*Age: 6 years old*Current Weight: approx. 70 lbs*Rescued from: Texas*Adoption fee: $400 (plus $150 spay/neuter deposit, see below for more i…
SNARR Northeast Animal Rescue • Brewster, NY
Senior confirmed
Roxy
Hi, my name is Roxy! I'm a sweet senior girl (9+ years old) looking for a very special home to spend my golden years. I do have some joint issues that…
Spartanburg Humane Society • Spartanburg, SC
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Big Sky (I have a Secret Crush!)
Adult-Only Home Preferred · Tested Well with Dogs
PAWS Atlanta • Decatur, GA
Senior confirmed
Hunter
Appears House Trained · Loves Toys · Active/High Energy · Cuddly · Adult-Only Home Preferred
Humane Animal Partners • Wilmington, DE
Urgent Need
Senior confirmed
10+ years
NOODLE
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Lokey
Lokey is an 8-year-old hound mix. He is a friendly, social, well-behaved dog. He enjoys attention and meeting new people. His favorite things are his …
Humane Society of Portage County • Plover, WI
Senior confirmed
Diesel
Meet Diesel A Young-at-Heart Senior Looking for His Forever Home Don't let the gray around his muzzle fool youDiesel may be 8 years old, but he still …
Humane Society of Warren County • Front Royal, VA
Senior confirmed
PUZZLE
PUZZLE is a medium-sized male Hound, a senior, located in Newton, NC at Catawba County Animal Care and Control. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Catawba County Animal Care and Control • Newton, NC
Senior confirmed
ARIEL
ARIEL is a medium-sized senior female Hound at Seminole County Animal Services in Sanford, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Seminole County Animal Services • Sanford, FL
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Adopting a senior Hound — 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 Hound?
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 Hound dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Hound 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 Hound 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 Hound?
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 Hound instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Hound 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.