Senior confirmed
Sadie
Sadie – America’s Sweetheart Quote from foster family: Sadie is a total sweetheart! She’s super friendly, completely loving, and has an adorable, goof…
Rescue Haven Foundation • Caldwell, NJ
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 31–60 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
Curly aka PV
Meet Curly, aka PV! This handsome 8-year-old Blue Tick Cattle Dog is searching for a new family after the heartbreaking loss of his owner. Curly has s…
South Jersey Rescue • Gibbstown, NJ
10+ years
Margot
Margot is a 4-year-old Mini Australian Cattle Dog weighing 32 lbs, and she lives life with the confidence of a dog twice her size. Bold, tenacious, an…
Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center • Maryville, TN
Senior confirmed
Jasper
Jasper is proof that age is just a number! This handsome 10-year-old Cattle Dog mix still has plenty of pep in his step and is always ready for his ne…
Community Animal Welfare Society • Salt Lake City, UT
10+ years
Pope (New Digs)
Meet Pope – Your Adventure Buddy & Couch Companion 🐾 Pope is a handsome, affectionate 4.5-year-old, 60 lb Heeler/Great Pyrenees mix with a heart of g…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
10+ years
Lane
Lane is an approximately 4 yr old, 50 lb. boy who LOVES to play fetch and go for long sniffy walking adventures. While Lane was raised with another do…
Mountain Pet Rescue • Tabernash, CO
10+ years
RAY
RAY is a senior male Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, at Grand Prairie Animal Services in Grand Prairie, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Grand Prairie Animal Services • Grand Prairie, TX
Senior confirmed
LILO
Meet Lilo! She is an 8-year-old, spayed female, Australian Cattle dog weighing around 58 lbs. Lilo was in a loving home, but her person got sick. She …
Summit County Animal Control • Frisco, CO
Senior confirmed
Ellen
Meet Ellen – Your Sweet Shadow Ellen is a gentle, tricolor Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler mix who’s about 9 years old. Petite at just 35 pounds, sh…
Come Bye Border Collie Rescue • Highland, IL
10+ years
Cora
I am a 2.5 year old Australian Cattle Dog mix and I have been at the humane society for a year now. I might seem intimidating when we first meet, as I…
Greene County Humane Society Inc • Linton, IN
10+ years
Tyson
Tyson is a great companion to anyone looking for a more calm and relaxed dog. He loves to be snuggled and lay next to you on the couch. He still has a…
Doggie Harmony • Atlanta, GA
Senior confirmed
Koda
Koda is a senior male Cattle Dog (Australian Blue Heeler) and Alaskan Husky at Pasadena Humane in Pasadena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Pasadena Humane • Pasadena, CA
Senior confirmed
Snack Mix
Crate-Trained · Foster Needed - Rescue Pull · Good with Cats · Good with Dogs · Good with Kids
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Ulysses
TOP Dog in training · Good with Cats · Good with Dogs · Housetrained
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
Senior confirmed
Waylon and Cash
Waylon and Cash are 8 year old bonded male Australian Cattle Dogs who weigh in at 70 and 60 pounds respectively. The combined adoption fee for both do…
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL) • Wheaton, IL
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Casper of MD
Casper has come back in to rescue after 12 years as his owner is no longer able to care for him. He seems to like men more than woman however he does …
Eskie Rescuers United, American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc. • Pikesville, MD
10+ years
LOBA
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
Zowey
Meet Zowey! This sweet girl is looking for a new home! She does well with kids and other dogs. Zowey has skin allergies but is otherwise a healthy gir…
Until They're Home • Fort Collins, CO
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
CAT
CAT is a large male Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, listed as a senior at Galveston County Animal Shelter in Texas City, TX. Senior dogs make wonde…
Galveston County Animal Shelter • Texas City, TX
10+ years
MISSY
Missy is a gentle soul looking for a quiet home where she can feel safe, loved, and comfortable. New situations can make her nervous, so she appreciat…
Aurora Animal Care • Aurora, CO
Senior confirmed
Agnes
Meet Agnes, an approximately 8-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix weighing around 35 pounds. This beautiful girl has a gentle soul and is ready to fin…
Community Animal Welfare Society • Salt Lake City, UT
Senior confirmed
Kitsune Courtsey Listing
All people inquiring about pets listed as Courtesy Listings on the EAPL website and/or EAPL posting adoption boards should contact the current pet own…
Evergreen Animal Protective League • Evergreen, CO
Senior confirmed
Rusty Redd
Meet Rusty Redd! If you're searching for a loyal companion who's just as happy joining you for a walk as he is relaxing by your side afterward, Rusty …
Cuz i Matter Animal Rescue • Pflugerville, TX
10+ years
GEORGE
GEORGE is a male senior Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler / Pembroke Welsh Corgi, small in size, located in Camarillo, CA at Ventura County Animal Reg…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
10+ years
DAISY
Meet Daisy – The Senior Supervisor of Sniffing Operations! At 10 years old, Daisy would like everyone to know that senior is just a technical term. Th…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
BINDI
BINDI is a senior female Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, at Montgomery County Animal Service Center in Conroe, TX. Senior dogs make wo…
Montgomery County Animal Service Center • Conroe, TX
Senior confirmed
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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
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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.