Senior confirmed
TATTOO
TATTOO is a senior male Border Collie, large, located in Stockton, CA at the Animal Protection League/SASF. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Animal Protection League/SASF • Stockton, CA
Senior Border Collie dogs
Senior Border Collie dogs for adoption
Meet 48 adoptable senior Border Collie 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 31–48 of 48 below.
Senior Border Collies 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie dogs
Senior confirmed
Maggie
Maggie may have spent time on her own, but she’s off to a great start getting to know all her new friends. She’s met both big dogs and little dogs, an…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
Bear (Bonded with Harli)
This sweet bonded pair ended up at the Kern County Shelter after their owner passed away. They had been with her since they were young and were very w…
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary • Petaluma, CA
Senior confirmed
Phoebe
Phoebe is a Border Collie mix who is being re-homed by her owners due to her reactivity to another dog in the household, and the concerns of the owner…
Come Bye Border Collie Rescue • Highland, IL
Senior confirmed
Courtesy: Mauer
Mauer is a 7.5 year old collie/lab mix. She is very affectionate and loves to run, play fetch and most of all, go on walks. She knows all basic comman…
Trinity GAP Club • Euless, TX
Senior confirmed
Willow
Happy, affectionate and playful Border Collie/Lab mix looking for a nice family with another dog. Please contact us to submit an application directly …
L&S Dog Diggity Rescue • San Antonio, TX
Senior confirmed
Brie
Brie is a 9-year old BC/Rat Terrier mix who is in need of a forever home due to allergies of the newborn child of her owners in her current home. She …
Come Bye Border Collie Rescue • Highland, IL
10+ years
Smudge
Smudge is a 10 years 8 months old male Border Collie/Labrador Retriever at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
PEACHES
PEACHES is a medium-sized female Border Collie senior at the Lawrence Humane Society in Lawrence, KS. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Lawrence Humane Society • Lawrence, KS
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Summers Lace
OAIC, Inc.(Ohio American Indian Council, Inc.) Indian Summers Border Collie RezQ • Minerva, OH
Senior confirmed
ABIGAIL
Hi! Thanks for noticing me! I am currently at the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center on stray hold while I wait for my owner(s) to come find me. Du…
Norfolk Animal Care Center • Norfolk, VA
Senior confirmed
Woofie
Woofie is looking for just the right home to place his Paws. If interested in knowing more about Woofie or any of the wonderful purebred Border Collie…
OAIC, Inc.(Ohio American Indian Council, Inc.) Indian Summers Border Collie RezQ • Minerva, OH
Senior confirmed
Shaka
Meet Shaka – Your Future Best Friend! Are you looking for a loyal, loving, and intelligent companion? Shaka is a beautiful Border Collie Mix who’s rea…
Come Bye Border Collie Rescue • Highland, IL
10+ years
Banjo
Banjo is a sweet Border Collie Mix born in 2013. He is very smart and loves to play. His beautiful soft coat will not require much maintenance - just …
Straydog Inc • Gun Barrel City, TX
10+ years
Peter Parker
Peter Parker is a large male Border Collie / German Shepherd Dog, listed as a senior at Sierra's K9 Rescue and Rehab in Pipe Creek, TX. Senior dogs ma…
Sierra's K9 Rescue and Rehab • Pipe Creek, TX
10+ years
Hudson
Hudson is a large male Border Collie / German Shepherd Dog, adult (senior). He is at Sierra's K9 Rescue and Rehab in Pipe Creek, TX. Senior dogs make …
Sierra's K9 Rescue and Rehab • Pipe Creek, TX
10+ years
Milan
Milan is a senior male Border Collie / German Shepherd Dog, large, located in Pipe Creek, TX at Sierra's K9 Rescue and Rehab. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Sierra's K9 Rescue and Rehab • Pipe Creek, TX
10+ years
Kodiak
Kodiak is a large male Border Collie / German Shepherd Dog mix, an adult (senior) located in Pipe Creek, TX at Sierra's K9 Rescue and Rehab. Senior do…
Sierra's K9 Rescue and Rehab • Pipe Creek, TX
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Adopting a senior Border Collie — 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 Border Collie?
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 Border Collie dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Border Collie 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 Border Collie 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 Border Collie?
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 Border Collie instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Border Collie 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.