10+ years
Mini
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…
Woodstock Animal Foundation • Lexington, KY
Senior Basset Hound dogs
Senior Basset Hound dogs for adoption
Meet 28 adoptable senior Basset Hound dogs (age 7+) from shelters and rescues across the country. Older dogs are often calm, house-trained, and ready to love from day one.
Senior Basset Hounds 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 Basset Hound 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 Basset Hound dogs
10+ years
10+ years
Cookie Dough
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…
Woodstock Animal Foundation • Lexington, KY
10+ years
Jaxx
Please met Jax, a sweet, loveable 10 1/2 year old senior who recently came to BRAT when his owner relocated to another town and didn’t think it was fa…
Basset Rescue Across Texas, Inc. • Carrollton, TX
10+ years
Aspen (AL)
Meet Aspen: Your New Best Friend Awaits! Aspen, estimated to be 2 years old at time of intake in May 2025, has short little legs like a Basset Hound a…
Rescue Dogs Rock, Inc • New York, NY
Senior confirmed
Stella (and Frankie)
Frankie and Stella are two 7 1/2 year-old sister Basset hounds that came to OBHR after their owner had to go into an assisted living home. Whereas we …
Ohio Basset Hound Rescue. Inc • Brookville, OH
Senior confirmed
Frankie (female) (and Stella)
Frankie and Stella are two 7 1/2 year-old sister Basset hounds that came to OBHR after their owner had to go into an assisted living home. Whereas we …
Ohio Basset Hound Rescue. Inc • Brookville, OH
10+ years
Vader
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…
Woodstock Animal Foundation • Lexington, KY
10+ years
LITTLE MISS MILLI
LITTLE MISS MILLI is a senior female Basset Hound / Boxer, medium size, currently at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic in Castaic, CA. Senio…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic • Castaic, CA
Senior confirmed
BUDDHA
BUDDHA is a senior male Basset Hound / Cocker Spaniel, medium size, located at Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs …
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
Senior confirmed
LUNA 2
7 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval pr…
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
10+ years
Louie
Meet Louie, a truly special bonded pair with Tucker, looking for a loving home to spend their golden years together. At 15 and 17 years old, these swe…
Piedmont Animal Rescue • Mooresville, NC
10+ years
Luke III (New Digs)
Meet Luke– The most calm 2 yr old, 40lb Staffordshire/Basset hound you'll meet. Luke is very chill, laid-back and loves hugs and kisses. Luke is crate…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Sasha
Need a cuddly lovebug? Then Sasha might be your girl. Sasha is a nine year old, beagle, Bassett hound, shar pei, according to her DNA. She loves to wa…
Ayla's Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue • St. Augustine, FL
Senior confirmed
Loretta
Loretta is an X-Large female Basset Hound senior at North Texas Basset Hound Rescue, Inc. in Grapevine, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
North Texas Basset Hound Rescue, Inc. • Grapevine, TX
Urgent Need
Senior confirmed
Blanche
Blanche came into the shelter as a stray, had no microchip and nobody came to claim her during her hold. Now she is looking to start her next chapter,…
Friends of the Seal Beach Animal Care Center • Seal Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Omar aka Buddy
Omar found himself lost and in a south Texas shelter for far too long. With the help of 4 transporters we were able to get him to DFW. He is intact an…
North Texas Basset Hound Rescue, Inc. • Grapevine, TX
Senior confirmed
Hannah
Meet Hannah – The Gentle Matriarch Hannah is a beautiful 8-year-old Hound mix with a heart as big as her floppy ears! She’s a calm, well-behaved girl …
Rose Acres Rescue • Attalka, AL
10+ years
TOBIAS
11 years old and blind, but does not miss a beat getting around his foster home and out in the yard. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued…
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
Senior confirmed
Mosho
Seven-year-old Mosho is a friendly, happy boy. He arrived with his pal, Cleo, but Cleo has already found a new home. They came from a home with childr…
Golden Gate Basset Rescue • Petaluma, CA
Senior confirmed
CANELA
8 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval pr…
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
Senior confirmed
KENAI
KENAI is a large male Basset Hound senior at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
COAL
10 years old. Thank you for your interest in adopting a rescued Basset Hound! We ask all potential adopters to complete our application and approval p…
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
10+ years
PETUNIA
11 years old and I would like to spend my senior years as an only dog, so that I get all the attention that I deserve. Thank you for your interest in …
Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue • Milmay, NJ
10+ years
Heron
Looking for a silly, outgoing, spunky and fun-loving Basset Hound and Boston Terrier mix to brighten your days? Then Heron may just be your guy! Heron…
The Barking Lot • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
Skeeter
Skeeter is an 8 year old male basset hound .Friendly and sweet , loves kids,teens &adults, gets zoomies with other dogs,loves toys , doesn't bark much…
Buckeye Basset Hound Rescue • Columbus, OH
10+ years
Archie
Archie ended up back with us when his dad could no longer care for him. He is such a sweet boy and a little confused on what is going on. Archie does …
North Texas Basset Hound Rescue, Inc. • Grapevine, TX
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Adopting a senior Basset Hound — 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 Basset Hound?
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 Basset Hound dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Basset Hound 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 Basset Hound 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 Basset Hound?
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 Basset Hound instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Basset Hound 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.