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 931–960 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
GA/Jimmy & Jimbo (Bonded Pair), adoptable senior Brittany in Curwensville, PA

GA/Jimmy & Jimbo (Bonded Pair)

Brittany • ♂ Male • Medium • 11 years

Hello from Jimmy and Jimbo! We are a father and son duo who is looking for that perfect family who loves senior boys like us! (Jimmy is 11 years old a…

National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network • Curwensville, PA

10+ years
LOSO, adoptable senior Pit Bull Terrier in Las Vegas, NV

LOSO

Pit Bull Terrier • ♂ Male • Large • 11 years

LOSO is a large male Pit Bull Terrier senior located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.

The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV

10+ years
Leo *Adopt, adoptable senior Bichon Frise in Fairfax, VA

Leo *Adopt

Bichon Frise • ♂ Male • 11 years

Sweet, laid-back Leo is a 10/11 year-young gentleman looking for his forever home. He came to Mutt Love after his beloved human mom could no longer ca…

Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA

10+ years
Bucky, adoptable senior Cocker Spaniel in Middlesex, NC

Bucky

Cocker Spaniel • ♂ Male • Medium • 11 years

Bucky – Gentle, Independent Senior Looking for a Patient Home Located in Middlesex, NC Adoption Fee: $300 Please note: We do not transport dogs. Bucky…

Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc • Middlesex, NC

10+ years
Charlie, adoptable senior Terrier in Golden Valley, AZ

Charlie

Terrier • ♂ Male • Medium • 11 years

DOB: 08/31/15 28 lbs. White, coarse long coat Terrier mix Charlie is being fostered, so please call to make an appointment to see him. He is NOT at th…

For the Luv of Paws II, Inc. • Golden Valley, AZ

10+ years
Mr. Wonderful, adoptable senior American Pit Bull Terrier in Westminster, MA

Mr. Wonderful

American Pit Bull Terrier • ♂ Male • Medium • 11 years

Make your pitch! Meet Mr. Wonderful! This 11-years young lowridin’ bully came to us from a local family who could no longer care for him after his own…

Crops and Flops Rescue, Inc. • Westminster, MA

10+ years
Willow (Chihuahua), adoptable senior Chihuahua in San Diego, CA

Willow (Chihuahua)

Chihuahua • ♀ Female • Small • 11 years

Meet Willow. Willow is a lively 11 + year-old, 23 lb senior gal chihuahua mix who still has plenty of spark and curiosity. While she seems to be a one…

Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA

10+ years
Bear, adoptable senior Terrier in Utica, MI

Bear

Terrier • ♂ Male • 11 years

Bear is very people oriented wants to be with his person all the time. He does fine with older kids, is good with dogs and unknown with cats.

Sanilac Scoopers DBA Making Miracles Animal Rescue • Utica, MI

10+ years
MILLIE, adoptable senior Pit Bull Terrier in Las Vegas, NV

MILLIE

Pit Bull Terrier • ♀ Female • Large • 11 years

MILLIE is a large senior female Pit Bull Terrier available at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.

The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV

10+ years
Nikki (Bonded to Koda), adoptable senior Labrador Retriever in Petaluma, CA

Nikki (Bonded to Koda)

Labrador Retriever • ♀ Female • Large • 11 years

Nikki and Koda came to us as a bonded pair who ended up in a shelter in SoCal after their owner passed. They had lived on a piece of land in Temecula …

Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary • Petaluma, CA

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Golda, adoptable senior Terrier in Saint Augustine, FL

Golda

Terrier • ♀ Female • Large • 11 years

When we first met Golda we were told that based on the limited testing the shelter was able to do that it appeared Golda was in late stages of heart f…

Swamp Haven Rescue, Inc. • Saint Augustine, FL

10+ years
REMY-FL, adoptable senior Belgian Shepherd Malinois in Amherst Junction, WI

REMY-FL

Belgian Shepherd Malinois • ♀ Female • 11 years

COURTESY POST - adoption not through ABMR - please contact owner listed below Meet Remy – Your Loyal Adventure Buddy! Don’t let her age fool you — 11-…

American Belgian Malinois Rescue, Inc • Amherst Junction, WI

10+ years
LOBO, adoptable senior German Shepherd Dog in Camarillo, CA

LOBO

German Shepherd Dog • ♂ Male • Large • 11 years

I'll be at an Adoption Event at Newbury Park Petsmart on Saturday June 27th from 12 to 2! Hope to see you there!

Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA

10+ years
LILO, adoptable senior Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler in Naples, FL

LILO

Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler • ♀ Female • Medium • 11 years

LILO is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, located in Naples, FL at Collier County Domestic Animal Services. Senior dogs …

Collier County Domestic Animal Services • Naples, FL

10+ years
Delilah, adoptable senior Boxer in Camden, SC

Delilah

Boxer • ♀ Female • Large • 11 years

DELIGHTFUL DELILAH! If you’re looking for a calm, quiet dog that makes no demands, Delilah may be the dog for you. This affectionate boxer/English bul…

Save the Strays Animal Rescue • Camden, SC

10+ years
BRANDY, adoptable senior Chihuahua in Dallas, TX

BRANDY

Chihuahua • ♀ Female • Medium • 11 years

The sailors say, Brandy A0833347 Youre a fine girl.. what a good dog you would be!!Yessms we got your favorite Geriatric baby gurl ready for action! W…

Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX

10+ years
ZOE, adoptable senior American Staffordshire Terrier in Tavares, FL

ZOE

American Staffordshire Terrier • ♀ Female • Large • 11 years

Zoe is a confident, independent girl with a curious spirit and a heart that warms up on her own time. She enjoys exploring the world at her own pace—n…

Lake County Animal Services • Tavares, FL

10+ years
Harley, adoptable senior Husky in Marina del Rey, CA

Harley

Husky • ♂ Male • Medium • 11 years

My name is Harley! I was rescued a day before I was set to be put down at the Chatsworth pound! The volunteers had nothing but good things to say abou…

Forte Animal Rescue • Marina del Rey, CA

10+ years
Honey - TX, adoptable senior Belgian Shepherd Malinois in Amherst Junction, WI

Honey - TX

Belgian Shepherd Malinois • ♀ Female • 11 years

SEEKING: My Forever Home Hello! My name is Honey, and I'm on the hunt for my very own forever family. About me? Well, I'm a beautiful, mature lady wit…

American Belgian Malinois Rescue, Inc • Amherst Junction, WI

10+ years
Missy, adoptable senior American Staffordshire Terrier in Queen Creek, AZ

Missy

American Staffordshire Terrier • ♀ Female • Medium • 11 years

Meet Missy: A Loving Senior Looking for Her Forever Home! Missy is a gentle, sweet senior girl who has been through so much in her life, and she’s now…

2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ

10+ years
Pheobie Haven, adoptable senior Terrier in Alpharetta, GA

Pheobie Haven

Terrier • ♀ Female • Medium • 11 years

ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED BY A GENEROUS DONOR - IN LOVING MEMORY OF HIS SWEET DOGS Meet Pheobie Haven - a sweet senior searching for a loving home where …

Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA

10+ years
PENNY #8, adoptable senior Chihuahua in Chandler, AZ

PENNY #8

Chihuahua • ♀ Female • Small • 11 years

MEET PENNY #8!!! Penny was found in an abandoned motel room with eight cats and her brother. She likes to sit in your lap or next to you. She loves to…

Underdog Rescue of Arizona, LLC • Chandler, AZ

10+ years
Sadie, adoptable senior Coonhound in Yreka, CA

Sadie

Coonhound • ♀ Female • Medium • 11 years

Meet Sadie – The Life of the Party, the Keeper of Smiles, and One of Our Sweetest Seniors Sadie is the kind of dog who instantly fills a home with war…

Rescue Ranch • Yreka, CA

10+ years
Cinco, adoptable senior American Staffordshire Terrier in Whitestone, NY

Cinco

American Staffordshire Terrier • ♂ Male • Medium • 11 years

Meet Cinco! This sweet senior lost his home of 11 years when his mom passed away. Thankfully, a wonderful foster welcomed Cinco into her home, and she…

Second Chance Rescue NYC • Whitestone, NY

10+ years
Chili Pepper, adoptable senior Bulldog in Thomasville, NC

Chili Pepper

Bulldog • ♀ Female • Large • 11 years

Chili Pepper is a very sweet black bulldog mix. The vet estimated she is a Boxer mix, but we think she looks like she has some Bulldog in her. Chili i…

Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue • Thomasville, NC

10+ years
Dolly, adoptable senior Pit Bull Terrier in Crescent City, FL

Dolly

Pit Bull Terrier • ♀ Female • Large • 11 years

What a perfect girl!! Dolly is the sweetest, most easy going dog we have!! She hangs out with the little dogs and the humans and is non reactive to al…

Beagles and Friends Forever Rescue and Sanctuary • Crescent City, FL

10+ years
Sadie, adoptable senior Pit Bull Terrier in Arlington, VT

Sadie

Pit Bull Terrier • ♀ Female • Large • 11 years

This sweet old girls name is Sadie! Sadie is an eleven-year-old American Shelter Dog that is looking to retire into a loving home. She was originally …

Second Chance Animal Center • Arlington, VT

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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.