10+ years
MOMO
MOMO is a senior female Terrier, small in size, currently at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA. Senior dogs ma…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
Senior Terrier dogs
Senior Terrier dogs for adoption
Meet 263 adoptable senior Terrier 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 31–60 of 263 below.
Senior Terriers 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 Terrier 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 Terrier dogs
10+ years
BROWNY
BROWNY is a small male Terrier senior located at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
GAVIN
GAVIN is a senior male Terrier, medium size, located at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
LEON
LEON is a small senior male Terrier currently at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
Zev
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: CHAOS GOBLIN COMPANION Reward: One (1) Zev. Zev is a tiny bundle of speed, happiness, and questionable decision-making. If there…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Bubbles
Bubbles is a fun loving, bouncy girl, who loves a good snuggle as much as she loves a new adventure. She is dog friendly, cat neutral, and brings lots…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Brownie
Age: 14 to 15 months Sex: Spayed female Estimated Breed: Mixed breed Weight: 33 lbs Good with dogs?: Yes Good with cats?: Unknown Good with children?:…
BARCs Rescue • Calgary, AB
10+ years
FLUFFY
FLUFFY is a small senior female Terrier at Seminole County Animal Services in Sanford, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Seminole County Animal Services • Sanford, FL
At Risk
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Tail Waggers 911 • Grafton, WI
10+ years
SHADOW
SHADOW is a senior female Terrier, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic in Castaic, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic • Castaic, CA
Senior confirmed
SAM
SAM is a senior male Terrier, medium-sized, located in Downey, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
Senior confirmed
LASSY
LASSY is a senior male Terrier, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
Senior confirmed
LOUIE
Louie was found as a stray with no microchip and no ID tag, so there was no way to notify a possible family. He appeared on our website like all stray…
Iredell County Animal Services and Control Department • Statesville, NC
10+ years
A169539
A169539 is a senior male Terrier, medium size, at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
WOODY WOODPECKER
Woody Woodpecker is a small senior male Terrier at Contra Costa Animal Services in Martinez, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CA
Senior confirmed
CURIOUS GEORGE
CURIOUS GEORGE is a senior male Terrier, small in size, currently at Contra Costa Animal Services in Martinez, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Contra Costa Animal Services • Martinez, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
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Adopting a senior Terrier — 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 Terrier?
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 Terrier dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Terrier 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 Terrier 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 Terrier?
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 Terrier instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Terrier 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.