10+ years
Effie
Meet your new best friend, Effie! Effie is an incredibly sweet girl and the definition of a “wiggle butt.” At 27 pounds with a stocky build, she is an…
Libby and Mace's Place • Mcclellanville, SC
10 years & older
Senior dogs age 10 and older
Meet 1980 adoptable senior dogs aged 10 and older. These are some of the most overlooked dogs in rescue — and some of the most grateful to be chosen. Showing 901–930 of 1,980 below.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Dogs aged 10 and older — in their double digits — are among the very hardest to place, yet they're often the gentlest companions you'll find: house-trained, long past the chewing and high-energy years, and content to spend their days close to you. Older dogs are too easily overlooked, so giving one a soft place to land for their remaining years is one of the most meaningful things an adopter can do. Always confirm availability and adoption steps with the shelter or rescue.
Available senior dogs aged 10 and older
10+ years
Mia
She may not be the star of the famous song, but this 11-year-old beauty is every bit a classic! Mia is a charming senior lady who perfectly balances h…
Texas Husky Rescue, Inc. • Carrollton, TX
10+ years
Peanut
Peanut is a sweet little senior chihuahua who lost his human parents and the son asked us if we could take him and his fur brother because he didn't w…
Texarkana Animal League • Texarkana, TX
10+ years
Star
Star is a precious little senior yorkie/schnauzer mix that we took in with her friend a chiweenie named Joy that lived with her. The lady is elderly a…
Texarkana Animal League • Texarkana, TX
10+ years
HUNTER
Meet Hunter — The “Senior” Who Clearly Didn’t Get the Memo Hunter is an 11-year-old neutered German Shepherd mix… or at least that’s what his paperwor…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
10+ years
ACE
ACE is a male senior Boxer, medium size, at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
At Risk
Beaumont
This adorable senior guy needs your shares. He is 11 years old. Beaumont was at the PG County Shelter and ended up on the euthanasia list due to lack …
Berkeley County Humane Society • Martinsburg, WV
10+ years
Penny
Meet Penny! She came to WAG after being found running loose. Born around 2015, Penny is a friendly senior who would love to have a secure home to reti…
Welfare for Animals Guild • Sequim, WA
10+ years
LUNA
Luna is a hospice foster. She is about 12 years old and has some mobility issues. She is deaf, so we have established hand signals for COME, SIT and L…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
Skipper Drei
Skipper Drei is a 11 year old dachshund and chihuahua mix (chi-weenie). He is red and weighs 12 pounds. Skipper came to Diamond Dachshund Rescue with …
Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
Yoko
Hi! I'm Yoko, an 11 year old, 13 pound Pomeranian Corgi mix looking for my happily ever after. I would love my own person to snuggle with. Walking aro…
Peace Love and Poms Rescue • Lebanon, PA
At Risk
Lester
Meet Lester – A Gentle Soul Looking for His New Home Don’t let the “senior” label fool you—Lester still has plenty of love, curiosity, and companionsh…
Best Friend Pet Adoption • Cary, NC
10+ years
Merlin
Meet Merlin. He’s a bold and big-hearted senior who’s ready to barrel into your life with all the enthusiasm of a dog half his age. Personality and Te…
NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue • Menlo Park, CA
10+ years
Baxter
Baxter is a sweet senior boy who joined our rescue after his family of 11 years moved out of the country. At just 4.5 pounds, he is a tiny little guy …
Every Pet's Dream • Santa Clara, CA
10+ years
Levon (& Leroy)
Bonded beagle brothers Leroy and Levon have faced life together, including the loss of their loving owner. Now they hope to find a new future together…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
10+ years
Leroy (& Levon)
Bonded beagle brothers Leroy and Levon have faced life together, including the loss of their loving owner. Now they hope to find a new future together…
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. • Anniston, AL
10+ years
Teddy VII (New Digs)
Meet Teddy 🐾 Teddy is an 11-year-old Shih Tzu and Poodle mix (often called a “Shih-Poo”) weighing about 20 pounds — the perfect medium-small size for…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
10+ years
Sasha
Sasha is a small female Poodle (Miniature), a senior, at The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary in Acton, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary • Acton, CA
10+ years
10+ years
DOVEY
Lovey Dovey lives up to her name and is looking for a forever home with a cozy lap to snuggle. She has been living happily in a foster home with a res…
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter • Santa Cruz, CA
10+ years
Tank Jr
Fostered in North Augusta SC, Tank Jr, is officially available for adoption! Here is what is foster family has to say: Hi, my name is Tank Jr. Why suc…
Peace Love and Poms Rescue • Lebanon, PA
10+ years
Rockyroad
Meet Rocky Road: Your Sweetest Match! Hello there! I am Rocky Road, an 11-year-old neutered male who qualifies for the Seniors for Seniors adoption p…
Last Day Dog Rescue • Livonia, MI
10+ years
PARIS
Paris is a lovely senior girl; 11 years young with tons of spunk! Paris enjoys leisure walk and rolling in the grass, belly rubs and lots of snacks. P…
Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale • Fort Lauderdale, FL
10+ years
Frankie
Frankie is a senior lab currently living in a foster home, where his gentle and affectionate nature truly shines. He is a loving dog who forms strong …
2nd Chance 4 Life • Elizabethtown, PA
At Risk
Tommy ~
URGENT: Foster or adopter Needed!! My heart is heavy writing this. Johnny and Tommy need a foster home this weekend if at all possible. These sweet bo…
Russell Rescue, Inc. • Columbia, TN
At Risk
Johnny
URGENT: Foster or adopter Needed!! My heart is heavy writing this. Johnny and Tommy need a foster home this weekend if at all possible. These sweet bo…
Russell Rescue, Inc. • Columbia, TN
10+ years
Chestnut
Chestnut is a 12+ year old male cocker spaniel whose life story could have made him bitter… but instead, it made him even sweeter. This gentle senior …
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
Brutus
This animal is a part of our “Seniors for Seniors” program where we offer senior adopters an opportunity to adopt an eligible pet at a discounted fee.…
Ruff Start Rescue • Princeton, MN
10+ years
BUTTERS
BUTTERS is a large female Pit Bull Terrier senior at Animal Protection League/SASF in Stockton, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Animal Protection League/SASF • Stockton, CA
At Risk
Rosie
Meet Rosie – A Sweet Senior Girl Looking for Her Forever Home Rosie is an approximately 11-12-year-old sweetheart who was rescued from the MCACC eutha…
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
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Adopting a dog aged 10+ — 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.
Is it worth adopting a dog aged 10 or older?
Absolutely. Older dogs are typically calm, affectionate, and already trained, and they bond deeply with the people who give them a home. Their time with you may be shorter, but adopters consistently describe it as some of the most rewarding companionship they've known.
Do dogs aged 10+ have higher vet costs?
Some older dogs need a special diet, joint support, or more regular check-ups, but many are healthy for their age. Each dog's profile and the shelter caring for them can tell you about any known medical needs before you adopt.
How do I adopt one of these senior dogs?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance gathers older dogs in one place so they're easier to find.
Know an older dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.