Senior confirmed
Boomer and Boston
8 and 6 year old males StoryBoston and Boomer are two handsome fawn brothers with hearts as big as their love for each other. Boston, age 6, is a goof…
DFW Pug Rescue • Grapevine, TX
Senior Pug dogs
Senior Pug dogs for adoption
Meet 49 adoptable senior Pug 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 49 below.
Senior Pugs 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 Pug 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 Pug dogs
Senior confirmed
Sushi
Sushi is a gentle 8.5-year-old mixed breed with a heart full of love. Calm and affectionate, she’s ready to enjoy her golden years in a peaceful, comf…
Sierra's K9 Rescue and Rehab • Pipe Creek, TX
Senior confirmed
Salvador Doggi
8 year old male Story8-year-old Salvador Doggi is a sweet, laid-back fawn boy with a kind heart and easygoing personality. Great at the dog park, he g…
DFW Pug Rescue • Grapevine, TX
10+ years
Meatball
This lovely girl, after 10 years of waiting, is in search of her forever home. She is friendly with other dogs and has a heart of gold for people, too…
Furry Feet Rescue Inc. • Walnutport, PA
10+ years
LORENZO
LORENZO is a senior male Pug/Chihuahua, small in size, located in San Bernardino, CA at San Bernardino City Animal Control. Senior dogs make wonderful…
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
Brody
Meet Brody! Brody is a 7-year-old Beagle/Chihuahua mix weighing in at just 19 pounds—the perfect size for snuggling! He can be a little shy when meeti…
Evergreen Animal Protective League • Evergreen, CO
Senior confirmed
CHIP
CHIP is a senior male Pug, a small dog at Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria in Santa Maria, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria • Santa Maria, CA
Pending
Murphy
9 year old male Story9-year-old Murphy is an active, playful black gentleman with excellent manners and an independent streak. Don’t let his age fool …
DFW Pug Rescue • Grapevine, TX
Senior confirmed
Caesar
8 year old male Story8-year-old Caesar is a laid-back, loving fawn gentleman who has mastered the art of being the perfect Velcro pug. He adores belly…
DFW Pug Rescue • Grapevine, TX
10+ years
Colt
10 year old male Story10-year-old Colt is a gentle fawn gentleman with a calm, easygoing personality and a heart full of love. This sweet senior enjoy…
DFW Pug Rescue • Grapevine, TX
10+ years
Balthazar
11 year old male Story11-year-old Balthazar is a playful fawn gentleman who perfectly balances playful curiosity with laid-back charm. He enjoys explo…
DFW Pug Rescue • Grapevine, TX
10+ years
Skipper
10 year old male Story10-year-old Skipper is a sweet fawn gentleman with classic Velcro-pug tendencies. Gentle, quiet, and affectionate, he loves foll…
DFW Pug Rescue • Grapevine, TX
Senior confirmed
BAILEY
BAILEY is a small senior female Pug/Chihuahua at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
10+ years
SASHA
SASHA is a female Pug, a medium-sized senior dog at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior Pug
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/08/2026 from Fontana.
San Bernardino City Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior Pug
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/08/2026 from Fontana.
Rescued • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
SUSHI
SUSHI is a senior female Pug, small, located at Lodi Animal Services in Lodi, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Lodi Animal Services • Lodi, CA
10+ years
TIGER
TIGER is a senior male Pug, medium size, at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
Senior confirmed
PIERCE
PIERCE is a senior male Pug, medium size, at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
HAROLD
HAROLD is a senior male Pug, small in size, located at HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER in HESPERIA, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
Senior confirmed
GRAMPS
GRAMPS is a senior male Pug, small, at Hesperia Animal Shelter in Hesperia, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
Senior confirmed
SPUD
SPUD is a male Pug, a medium-sized senior located in Orange, CA at the Orange County Animal Care Center. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
Senior confirmed
Sweetpea
Meet Sweetpea ❤️ Sweetpea is a lovable 23 pound, 10-year-old Puggle with a heart full of love and a story of resilience. She was found tied to a tree …
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
Maui
Foster or forever home wanted, meet Maui. Maui is why we have a "friends" division here at Labradors and Friends. We saw a plea from the shelter for a…
Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue Group • San Diego, CA
10+ years
Senior confirmed
PIGLET
Piglet is an 8-year-old blind pug with the gentlest soul and the sweetest heart. After spending the last couple of weeks in a loving foster home, his …
Burbank Animal Shelter • Burbank, CA
10+ years
One eyed Oreo
This is Oreo , our 100% purebred pirate dog. He is approx 5 years old and 20lbs and if you ask him how he lost his eye, he’ll probably tell you it was…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Grin
We love Grin's crooked smile and his super-soft fur. Grin is about 8 years old and currently a bit over 16 pounds. He loves people and is super affect…
Grateful Dogs Rescue • San Francisco, CA
Senior confirmed
BAYMAX
My name is Baymax. I can be identified by Animal Care & Control as A1263714.I appear to be a neutered male, tan Pug and Beagle.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
Senior confirmed
FRANCINE
FRANCINE is a senior female Pug, medium size, located in Los Angeles, CA at the South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center. Senior dogs make won…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
Senior Pug dogs by state
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Adopting a senior Pug — 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 Pug?
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 Pug dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Pug 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 Pug 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 Pug?
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 Pug instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Pug 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.