10+ years
Senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs
Senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs for adoption
Meet 104 adoptable senior Australian Cattle Dog 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 1–30 of 104 below.
Senior Australian Cattle Dogs 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 Australian Cattle Dog 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 Australian Cattle Dog dogs
Senior confirmed
Desert Dog White Knight
Apprx 6-7 year old White Knight lived with a group of 15 other dogs in the desert for several years after their owner died. A good samaritan visited t…
Cause for SB Paws • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior Queensland Heeler
I am a female, black and white Queensland Heeler.
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
Kora May
Wanted: to meet my furever family. Are you looking to open your home to a new pet? Learn more about this pet and others near you looking to find their…
caringhandshs.org
10+ years
10+ years
Giblet
Dog selective · Good with older children (12+) · Medical Coord/Adopter Consult Required · Most in Need · No stairs · Potty trained · Resource Guarding
alwaysandfurever.org
10+ years
Percy
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
Indie
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
Senior confirmed
Kendall (Main Campus - Waived Fee)
An adult dog has already mastered the art of being a fantastic furry friend! Past their puppy stage, they may know basic cues and are often already po…
Kentucky Humane Society • Louisville, KY
Senior confirmed
PARIS
PARIS is a small female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler senior available in Houston, TX at the City of Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care.…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
10+ years
Senior confirmed
10+ years
10+ years
Paw Paw
MY ADOPTION FEE IS SPONSORED*** Meet Paw Paw (also known as Mr. Paws)! Paw Paw (born approx January 2016) is a unique little senior cattle dog. He has…
Friends of Mountainair Animal Shelter (FOMAS) • Mountainair, NM
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
COOKIE
COOKIE is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, located in Albuquerque, NM at Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside. Senior…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
A611787
A611787 is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, large, at Stanislaus County Animal Services in Modesto, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful c…
Stanislaus County Animal Services • Modesto, CA
10+ years
BLEU CHEESE
A883858 is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, located at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs m…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
Senior confirmed
BEA ARTHUR
Bea Arthur is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, located at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior d…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
BETTY WHITE
BETTY WHITE is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs mak…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
KATIE
KATIE is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, at Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter in Thousand Palms, CA.…
Riverside County Animal Control - Coachella Shelter • Thousand Palms, CA
Senior confirmed
MAMAS
MAMAS is a senior female Queensland Heeler, medium size, at West Valley Animal Services in West Valley, UT. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
West Valley Animal Services • West Valley, UT
Senior confirmed
Rita
Meet Rita! Rita is a beautiful 7-year-old Heeler/Shepherd mix weighing approximately 50 pounds who is ready to start the next chapter of her life with…
Rockwall Animal Adoption Center • Rockwall, TX
10+ years
OSO
OSO is a senior male Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium-sized, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderfu…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
OREA
#A5778525 Orea is a 2-year-old spayed female Australian Cattle Dog mix with a gorgeous black coat and adorable white speckled legs Weighing 43 lbs, Or…
United Hope for Animals • Pasadena, CA
10+ years
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Wag On Inn Rescue • Oakhurst, NJ
Senior confirmed
BIJOU
BIJOU is a large female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler senior at Dallas Animal Services in Dallas, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
PO
PO is a senior male Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler (large) at City of Tulsa Animal Welfare in Tulsa, OK. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
City of Tulsa Animal Welfare • Tulsa, OK
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Adopting a senior Australian Cattle Dog — 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 Australian Cattle Dog?
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 Australian Cattle Dog dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Australian Cattle Dog 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 Australian Cattle Dog 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 Australian Cattle Dog?
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 Australian Cattle Dog instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Australian Cattle Dog 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.