Senior confirmed
BARBIE
BARBIE is a senior female Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) of small size. She is located at the Animal Welfare League of Illinois - Chicago Ridge in Chicago…
Animal Welfare League of Illinois - Chicago Ridge • Chicago Ridge, IL
Senior Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie dogs
Senior Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie dogs for adoption
Meet 78 adoptable senior Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie 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 78 below.
Senior Yorkshire Terrier Yorkies 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 Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie 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 Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie dogs
Senior confirmed
San Marcos Coco TX
When Coco's owner passed away, he was surrendered to a shelter in Texas. He has now been rescued and is in a NorthStar foster home. He is a neutered m…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
Senior confirmed
CHARLIE
CHARLIE is a senior male Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie), small in size, at the Animal Welfare League of Illinois - Chicago Ridge in Chicago Ridge, IL. Sen…
Animal Welfare League of Illinois - Chicago Ridge • Chicago Ridge, IL
10+ years
Mr Trussy
Adoption Donation $99 Located: Rhode Island Age: approx 14 years old Weight: 5 lbs Meet Mr. Trussy. This gorgeous senior gentleman came to us from a l…
Friends of Homeless Animals, Inc. • Saunderstown, RI
Senior confirmed
Sally (& Harry) BONDED
Meet Harry & Sally – A Sweet Bonded Pair Looking for Their Forever Home Harry and Sally are a heart-melting father–daughter duo ready to spend their g…
Fancy Cats Rescue Team • Herndon, VA
10+ years
Sawyer Nihill
Adoption Donation $250 Located: Rhode Island Age: approx 14 years old Weight: 8 lbs. Sawyer is a 14-year-old, 6.5-lb Yorkshire Terrier seeking an expe…
Friends of Homeless Animals, Inc. • Saunderstown, RI
10+ years
Jenkins
NAME: Jenkins BREED: Yorkie/Schnauzer Mix BIRTHDAY: 2013 WEIGHT: 15lbs ADOPTION FEE: $200 Jenkins is the happiest little fellow we've ever met! His li…
Good Old Tails Senior Animal Rescue • Seven Valleys, PA
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Frederick
This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, July 18th from 12-3 PM unless adopted prior to the event. All DPS Rescue dogs are spay…
Doggie Protective Services • Romoland, CA
10+ years
CHISPITAS
CHISPITAS is a senior female Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie, small, located in Plano, TX at the Plano Animal Shelter. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Plano Animal Shelter • Plano, TX
Senior confirmed
Luna
Meet Luna! Luna is a 10-lb, 9-year-old spayed Yorkie-mix female looking for a patient family who will give her the time she needs to feel safe. While …
G.R.A.S.P., Inc. • Rochester, NY
Senior confirmed
Miguel
He is appx. 8 years old and 10 pounds. We just did a full dental for him - Our adoption center & Spay Clinic is open by appointment with approved appl…
Animal Aid, Inc. • Oakland Park, FL
Senior confirmed
PIERRE
Meet Pierre! Pierre is an approximately 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier with a gentle heart, a joyful spirit, and so much love to give. This sweet senior…
Burbank Animal Shelter • Burbank, CA
10+ years
Hazel & Luna (Bonded Pair)
Meet Hazel – A Sweet 10-Year-Old Yorkie Mix Looking for Her Forever Home Hazel is a gentle 10-year-old Yorkie mix with a quiet, loving heart. She may …
New Beginnings for Animals • Mission Viejo, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Cookie
Cookie was an owner surrender stated to be between 7 and 8 years old. He's a sweet boy but needs time to warm up to people. Cookie has been brought up…
3 Hearts 4 Paws Animal Rescue • Morganville, NJ
10+ years
Coco
Meet Coco! If you are looking for a gentle, low-key companion to bring a sense of calm and warmth into your life, I might just be the perfect match fo…
Yorkie911 Rescue, Inc. • North Babylon, NY
Senior confirmed
Sunni
Sunni is an 8 year old Yorkie mix, he weighs 9.6 pounds. Sunni's human mommy had to give him up for health reasons and we want to find him the perfect…
Surry Animal Rescue • Mount Airy, NC
10+ years
NUGGET
NUGGET is a small male Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) senior at Fremont (Tricity) Animal Shelter in Fremont, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Fremont (Tricity) Animal Shelter • Fremont, CA
Senior confirmed
San Marcos Bella TX
When Bella's owner passed away, she was surrendered to a shelter in Texas. She has now been rescued and is in a NorthStar foster home. Bella is a spay…
Northstar Pet Rescue • Boonton, NJ
Senior confirmed
Kerfuffle
Kerfuffle is an 11-pound, 9-year-old Yorkie mix. Though he’s a bit scared and cautious right now, with patience and kindness, Kerfuffle will warm up t…
Polka Dogz Pet REscue, INc. • oakland, FL
Senior confirmed
Truffle
Meet Truffle! This gentle sweetheart is the best little companion anyone could ask for. She is affectionate, easy-going and just darling. She loves al…
Saving Great Animals • Bellevue, WA
Senior confirmed
Sam * Adopt or Foster
Sam is an 8 years young yorkie mix that was given up by his owner due to her serious health issues. Sam is friendly, walks well on a leash, is house t…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
10+ years
Charlie Brown May 26
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farm, Pacolet, SC Weight: 11 lbs Height: 9 in at the shoulder Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $425 Fence needed? No Wa…
Carolina Poodle Rescue • Pacolet, SC
Senior confirmed
Tiger
Meet Tiger! This handsome island boy is ready to find his forever home in the United States. He will be traveling from Puerto Rico soon and needs an a…
Island Dog Adoption Network • Virginia Beach, VA
10+ years
Louie - M
We take the dogs that are adopted down...so if a dog is on the website they are available. Obedience training and fully fenced in yard is required for…
Heidi's Legacy Dog Rescue • Tampa, FL
10+ years
Honey
Honey came to us as an owner surrender. Her owner wanted to 'travel' so she gave her dog away. Honey was in rough shape, suffering from neglect. Her t…
Yorkie Rescue Houston • Spring, TX
Senior confirmed
Mya (in foster)
Meet Mya — affectionately known as “My-My.” Mya is a sweet and loving 8-year-old Yorkie/Shih-Tzu/Maltese mix with the gentlest soul. She absolutely ad…
Diane's Pet Rescue • Pottstown, PA
10+ years
A Angelica
Angelica is available for adoption. She is 10 years old and weighs 7.2 lbs. Her adoption fee is $450.00. Hi, my name is Angelica and I have been at my…
Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc. • Allentown,, PA
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Adopting a senior Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie — 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 Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie?
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 Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie 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 Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie 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 Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie?
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 Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie 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.