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Licorice
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
Senior Rottweiler dogs
Senior Rottweiler dogs for adoption
Meet 49 adoptable senior Rottweiler 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 Rottweilers 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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler dogs
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Ollie (MY26-88)
Colorado · Not Good with Dogs · Not Good with Cats · Single Dog Home · Fence Requirement
nmdr.org
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ROTTIE
ROTTIE is a senior male Rottweiler at Dallas Animal Services in Dallas, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
10+ years
ELLEN
ELLEN is a senior female Rottweiler. She is a large dog currently at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
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LAIKA
LAIKA is a senior female Rottweiler at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson in Gardena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
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Zeus
Attention: This is a courtesy posting only! This pet is NOT available through Mountain Pet Rescue. Please do NOT contact MPR for information about the…
Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville • Candler, NC
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CASIA
CASIA is a senior female Rottweiler / Black and Tan Coonhound, large, located in Tallahassee, FL at the Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Cent…
Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center • Tallahassee, FL
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ROWDY
Rowdy is a senior dog who loves being close to her people, sunbathing in yards and getting belly scratches. She's lived with other dogs successfully b…
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region — Pueblo • Pueblo, CO
10+ years
Chongers
Meet Chongers! Chongers is a 3-year-old Rottweiler mix weighing 68 pounds of pure happiness. This fabulous boy loves people, enjoys the company of oth…
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets • Menifee, CA
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BELLA
BELLA is a senior female Rottweiler (large) at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson in Gardena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
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Sierra
Sierra spent most of her life living in complete filth with tank. She ended up in a shelter and when we saw her we knew we had to help them. Tank and …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
10+ years
Sonia
Sonia girl has shown some huge improvements here in the last couple of months at Noah Project. She is the sweetest lap dog ever who loves snuggles. So…
Noah Project • Muskegon, MI
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REGGIE
My name is Reggie. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Con…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
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VELVETA
My name is Velveta. I am currently being fostered. While I am not at the shelter, I am available for adoption. I can be identified by Animal Care & Co…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services • Charlotte, NC
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KATANA
Katana is a calm and friendly girl who seems to enjoy the company of other dogs in a laid-back way. From our volunteer observations, she's social and …
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
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GERALD
Meet Gerald! His story began with heartbreak, but we're hoping it ends with the loving family he has always deserved. This sweet boy was found abandon…
Humane Society of Carroll County, Inc. • Westminster, MD
10+ years
CALLIOPE
CALLIOPE is a senior female Rottweiler, large, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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BEAR
Notes from Bear's foster: `Hi, I’m Bear! Don’t let my shyness or my age fool you. I may take a little time to warm up to new people and environments, …
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
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Roy
Roy is a 7 yr old rottie from Manhattan who was found as a stray. Roy is dog and people social, and was highly stressed for the more-than-a-month he s…
For the Love of Dog - Rottweiler Rescue • Hillsboro, NH
10+ years
Minnie
Once upon a time, there was a breeder in Alabama. He passed away and his elderly wife is no longer able to care for the seven dogs left behind. We com…
For the Love of Dog - Rottweiler Rescue • Hillsboro, NH
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SHADOW
SHADOW is a senior male Rottweiler (large) at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson in Gardena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
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KAISER
KAISER is a senior male Rottweiler, a large dog at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
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BUSTER
BUSTER is a senior male Rottweiler, large in size, at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
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AMARGA
AMARGA is a senior female Rottweiler/Labrador Retriever mix, a large dog at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
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Nala
Nala - Spayed Female - Lab/Rottie Mix - Black & Tan - 7 years - 75 pounds We've had Nala out in foster homes and she's fine with a large docile great …
Mountaineers For Mutts • Dellslow, WV
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Adopting a senior Rottweiler — 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 Rottweiler?
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 Rottweiler dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler 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 Rottweiler?
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 Rottweiler instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Rottweiler 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.