10+ years
Skip
Sweet little Skip was surrendered for adoption when his owner could no longer care for him due to health challenges. He arrived with his beloved bonde…
Animal Refuge Center • North Fort Myers, FL
12 years & older
Senior dogs age 12 and older
Meet 688 adoptable senior dogs aged 12 and older. These are some of the most overlooked dogs in rescue — and some of the most grateful to be chosen. Showing 271–300 of 688 below.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Dogs aged 12 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 12 and older
10+ years
Fanny
Sweet little Fanny was surrendered for adoption when her owner could no longer care for her due to health challenges. She arrived with her beloved bon…
Animal Refuge Center • North Fort Myers, FL
10+ years
Fluffy
Meet Fluffy Fluffy is a 13-year-old long-haired Chihuahua mix with a gentle soul and so much love to give. This sweet senior boy is settling in nicely…
Saving Death Row Dogs • Topeka, KS
10+ years
Bruno
Meet Bruno! He is a very distinguished, sweet, low energy 13 yr old, 90lb, male Great Pyrenees mix, currently looking for a cushy place to live out hi…
Saving Pyrs In Need • Dallas, TX
10+ years
Dai Mar
Meet Dai Mar – The Gentle Gentleman with a Playful Spark! Age: 12 years (13 in August) | Breed: Australian Shepherd/Cattle Dog Mix Weight: 66 lbs | Ad…
Grey Face Rescue & Retirement • St. Cloud, MN
10+ years
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Ernest (I have a Secret Crush!)
Lived with/Good with Dogs · Tested Well with Dogs · Lived with/Good with Cats
PAWS Atlanta • Decatur, GA
10+ years
Albert
Hi I'm Albert! I have no grand ambitions of running marathons or catching frisbees. Instead, my hobbies include laying on my dog bed, snacks and simpl…
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center • Madison, NJ
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
Pongo Beaufort
Meet Pongo, the dashingly handsome 13 year-old retriever/hound mix who weighs 60 pounds. This playful and affectionate boy is friendly, energetic, and…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
10+ years
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Flanna
Flanna, Pomeranian mix, Black and White, Female spayed, 13 years old At 13 years old, this adorable girl is proof that age is just a number. Don’t let…
Southern Ocean County Animal Facility • Manahawkin, NJ
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CUBS
CUBS is a senior male American Eskimo Dog, medium size, at Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
10+ years
Gidget
Meet Gidget! Gidget is a sweet, calm 13-year-old girl who proves that age is just a number! She's a playful pup who still loves chasing toys you throw…
Adopt A Pit Rescue Inc • Germantown, OH
10+ years
PENNY
PENNY is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size, at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful …
City of Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
10+ years
MIA
Meet Mia. At 13 years old, Mia finds herself looking for something she thought she'd always have, a loving home. Until recently, Mia spent her entire …
Santa Barbara County Animal Services - Santa Maria • Santa Maria, CA
10+ years
River
Hi there! My name is River and I am 13 years old. I am a sweet, curious girl that loves to explore and take walks to smell the flowers. Despite my age…
Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County • Pierceton, IN
10+ years
CHINO
CHINO is a senior, small male Miniature Poodle at Prince Georges County Animal Management Division in Forestville, MD. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Prince Georges County Animal Management Division • Forestville, MD
10+ years
Louis
Louis is a 13 year old, 10 lb miniature poodle mix who is the definition of a gentle, low maintenance senior sweetheart! Special Offer for Louis! Once…
CrisisDogsNC • Spring Lake, NC
10+ years
Scrappy
My name is Scrappy, and at 14 years young, I have officially reached the pinnacle of canine sweetness. I am a very gentle, quiet senior boy who has re…
Yorkie911 Rescue, Inc. • North Babylon, NY
At Risk
Nelly
Welcome Nelly from Bradshaw Animal Services. Nelly hit the jackpot just in the nick of time with her foster and savior. This senior was almost out of …
Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue • Paso Robles, CA
10+ years
Oreo
Oreo is a small, male senior dog of unknown breed with a short coat. He is located in Wilmington, DE at Faithful Friends Inc. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Faithful Friends Inc • Wilmington, DE
10+ years
CHAMP
CHAMP is a small, senior male Chihuahua at the South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
South Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Center • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
CHICO
CHICO is a senior male Chihuahua, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura in Agoura, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Agoura • Agoura, CA
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Adopting a dog aged 12+ — 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 12 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 12+ 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.