10+ years
Shadow/King Havard
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
10 years & older
Senior dogs age 10 and older
Meet 1960 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 1,531–1,560 of 1,960 below.
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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
Rhea
Mouth open in greeting, dark brindle beauty, Rhea, is cavorting about with one of her many friends. Sweet and affectionate, playful and bright, she’s …
Our Lil' Bit of Heaven Animal Rescue and Sanctuary • Poland, IN
10+ years
Rosie
Rosie is a gorgeous 10-year-old Pit Bull mix who proves that seniors really do it best. She has the perfect balance of energy: she is wonderfully spun…
Last Day Dog Rescue • Livonia, MI
10+ years
Bandit
This older girl has been with us a while. Unfortunately, she is not very socialized. She has been around dogs and should do well with proper introduct…
Misfits, Mutts and Meows, Inc. • Crescent, OK
10+ years
Cutie
This older girl has been with us a while. Unfortunately, she is not very socialized. She has been around dogs and should do well with proper introduct…
Misfits, Mutts and Meows, Inc. • Crescent, OK
10+ years
Billy Joel
Looking for a little superstar to headline your home? Meet Billy Joel, a 10-year-old, 12-pound Jack Russell mix who's traded Madison Square Garden for…
Paws Across Pittsburgh • Springdale, PA
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LOBA
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
Hero
Hero, Irish Setter mix, Red and white, Male neutered, 10 years old Don’t let his age fool you, Hero still h as so much to offer! He is incredibly smar…
Southern Ocean County Animal Facility • Manahawkin, NJ
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Cocomelon
Meet Cocomelon, a 10 year old, 26 lb very chill beagle who adores all people she meets. Coco came to Wish Bone after her owner passed away unexpectedl…
Wish Bone Canine Rescue • Normal, IL
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NOODLE
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
10+ years
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Summer and James
Summer & James (Bonded Pair)Please Note: This profile represents two dogs. Summer and James are a bonded pair and must be fostered or adopted together…
Castaway Animal Rescue Society • Edmonton, AB
10+ years
Tiki
Tiki is a 10 year old male pomeranian. He is good with other dogs and good with kids. YOUR NEW COMPANION WILL COME WITH THE FOLLOWING -- spaying or ne…
Jackson County Humane Society • Maquoketa, IA
10+ years
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Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
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Ace
Meet Ace! At 10 1/2 years young and 65 pounds, Ace is proof that age is just a number. This handsome boy is sweet, polite, friendly, and already knows…
NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue • Menlo Park, CA
10+ years
COOKIE
COOKIE is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
PEANUT
PEANUT is a small male senior Shih Tzu / Poodle (Toy) at City of Toronto Animal Services East Region in Toronto, ON. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
City of Toronto Animal Services East Region • Toronto, ON
10+ years
Max
Meet Max! This sweet senior GSD is looking for a new home! Max is 10 years old and 70 pounds. He has had a hard past but he is sweet as can be and rea…
Until They're Home • Fort Collins, CO
10+ years
AVA
AVA is a senior female Great Pyrenees, a large dog at Baytown Animal Care and Control in Baytown, TX. Lily's Second Chance supports older shelter dogs…
Baytown Animal Care and Control • Baytown, TX
10+ years
Rocky
TEN YEARS OF LOVE... AND STILL SO MUCH MORE TO GIVERocky didn't end up at the shelter because he did anything wrong. His beloved owner passed away, an…
Adopt Citrus County Animal Shelter Pets • Inverness, FL
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
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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.