Senior confirmed
CHIQUIE
CHIQUIE is a senior female Pointer, a large dog at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
Senior Pointer dogs
Senior Pointer dogs for adoption
Meet 9 adoptable senior Pointer 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 Pointers 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 Pointer one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
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Available senior Pointer dogs
10+ years
FIDO
FIDO is a senior male Boxer / American Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, at the Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Division in Oklahoma City, OK. Senior dogs m…
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Division • Oklahoma City, OK
10+ years
Scout
Meet Scout Scout’s story started on the side of 441… but we’re hoping his next chapter is filled with love, safety, and a forever family. This handsom…
NAIA's Pet Rescue • west Palm Beach, FL
At Risk
Toby
Toby is a stunningly handsome senior love bug that is 12 years plus ( per the shelter records, but we find it hard to believe) and is so deserving of …
Doggie Bonez Inc • San Juan Capistrano, CA
Senior confirmed
Cash
TOP Dog in training · Good with Dogs · Housetrained · Foster Needed - Sitter Stay
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Oliver
Meet Oliver – The Gentle Giant with a Big Heart Oliver is a handsome 10-year-old Great Dane/Pointer mix who weighs about 75 lbs. He’s a big boy with a…
Rose Acres Rescue • Attalka, AL
10+ years
Marley
Yeah yeah, he shares a name with that famous book dog. But unlike him, our Marley is past the puppy nonsense and already has his basic manners and pla…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
Senior confirmed
Oliver
Hi, I'm Oliver. My buddy Olivia (dog804) and I ended up at M'Shoogys after the sheriff called about two dogs running loose along the highway, we'd bee…
M'Shoogy's Famous Emergency Animal Rescue • Savannah, MO
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Adopting a senior Pointer — 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 Pointer?
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 Pointer dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Pointer 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 Pointer 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 Pointer?
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 Pointer instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Pointer 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.