Senior confirmed
FOSTER ME - Posie
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Tail Waggers 911 • Grafton, WI
Senior Poodle dogs
Senior Poodle dogs for adoption
Meet 135 adoptable senior Poodle 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 135 below.
Senior Poodles 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 Poodle 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 Poodle dogs
10+ years
STELLA
STELLA is a female, medium Cocker Spaniel senior at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
Senior confirmed
Birdie
Meet Birdie! She is an 8 year old, 7 pound miniature poodle. Birdie is a sweet, affectionate little dog who enjoys nothing more than spending time wit…
Second Chance Dog Rescue • San Diego, CA
Senior confirmed
DEREK
DEREK is a small male Miniature Poodle, a senior at San Bernardino City Animal Control in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Bernardino City Animal Control • San Bernardino, CA
Senior confirmed
SCOUT
SCOUT is a small male Miniature Poodle senior located in Castaic, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Castaic • Castaic, CA
10+ years
BEBE
BEBE is a female Miniature Poodle, a small senior dog at Harbor Animal Care and Control Center in San Pedro, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Harbor Animal Care and Control Center • San Pedro, CA
Senior confirmed
REINA
REINA is a small female Miniature Poodle, a senior currently at Yolo County Animal Services Shelter in Woodland, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Yolo County Animal Services Shelter • Woodland, CA
Senior confirmed
MANCHEGO
MANCHEGO is a medium-sized senior female Poodle (Miniature) / Portuguese Water Dog located in Boston, MA. She is at the Animal Rescue League of Boston…
Animal Rescue League of Boston - Headquarters • Boston, MA
Senior confirmed
FONTINA
FONTINA is a senior female Poodle (Miniature) / Portuguese Water Dog, medium-sized, located in Boston, MA at the Animal Rescue League of Boston - Head…
Animal Rescue League of Boston - Headquarters • Boston, MA
10+ years
LANAS
LANAS is a senior male Toy Poodle, small, located in Las Vegas, NV at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
CASSIE
CASSIE is a senior female Toy Poodle, small in size. She is located in Lancaster, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster. Senior dogs mak…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
Senior confirmed
61209809
61209809 is a female Miniature Poodle, listed as a senior, at Kings County Animal Services in Hanford, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Kings County Animal Services • Hanford, CA
10+ years
Panda Pig Beast
Meet the lovable Panda Pig BEAST! Panda came to us after a potential adopter never showed up to take him home. We may never know why they changed thei…
Umbrella of Hope • Pittsburg, CA
Senior confirmed
BABY
BABY is a small female Poodle (Miniature), listed as a senior at Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter in Riverside, CA. Senior dogs mak…
Riverside County Animal Control - Riverside Shelter • Riverside, CA
10+ years
MAXIE
MAXIE is a female Miniature Poodle, a small senior dog at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Senior confirmed
Ebbie Geezer
Hello! Meet Ebbie Geezer, I am 9 years old and looking for a new home. My foster has reported that I love car rides and gentle pets on the head and ch…
City of Elk Grove Animal Services • Elk Grove, CA
10+ years
Ollie VII (New Digs)
This is sweet Ollie, whom I adopted from DFW Rescue Me. He is just the nicest dog. I got Ollie seven years ago when I was going through a hard time, a…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
Senior confirmed
PRISCILLA
PRISCILLA is a senior female Miniature Poodle, small in size, currently at HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER in HESPERIA, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
HESPERIA ANIMAL SHELTER • HESPERIA, CA
Senior confirmed
Lucy
Hi, my name is Lucy, and I'm looking for my forever family! One of my favorite things in the world is belly scratches. Give me a little attention, and…
Help A Dog Smile • Phoenix, AZ
Dixie Belle
Looking for the ultimate tiny companion? Meet Dixie Belle! If your idea of a perfect day involves a cozy blanket, a warm cup of coffee, and a pint-siz…
Atlantic Rottweiler Rescue Foundation • Mooresville, NC
10+ years
IKE
IKE is a male Miniature Poodle, a medium-sized senior dog located in Los Angeles, CA at North Central Animal Care and Control. Senior dogs make wonder…
North Central Animal Care and Control • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
Duchess
SWEET, FUN & ADORABLE: Approx. 3 years old / Approx. 35 lbs. Hi, my name is Duchess! I came to Mostly Mutts from animal control, and I have been spend…
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc. • Kennesaw, GA
Senior confirmed
Teddy Bear
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Tail Waggers 911 • Grafton, WI
Senior confirmed
A169229
A169229 is a small female Miniature Poodle, a senior currently at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
Mocha
Sweeten your life with a little Mocha! Young and beautiful, Mocha is a 40 lb. poodle mix. She is 2 years old with a curly, chocolaty brown coat. Poodl…
Dog Star Rescue • Canton, CT
10+ years
MED WAIVER BLINK
MED WAIVER BLINK is a small male Toy Poodle/Chihuahua senior at Devore Animal Shelter in San Bernardino, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Devore Animal Shelter • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
Chloe
Chloe, a 16 pound poodle mix, was adopted four years ago from BCAA. Unfortunately her human dad was sick and recently passed away. Chloe, now 12 years…
Burlington County Animal Alliance • Willingboro, NJ
10+ years
Ghost Gatlin
Adoption Donation $ 199 Located: New England Age: approx 10-12 years old Weight: 10 lbs. Special Needs: BLIND Meet Ghost. This poor sweet senior boy w…
Friends of Homeless Animals, Inc. • Saunderstown, RI
10+ years
Jayce
✨ Meet Jayce ✨ This adorable 5-year-old Goldendoodle is ready to find the loving home he has always deserved. ❤️ He is currently in a foster home in R…
Rugby Creek Animal Rescue, Inc • Mouth Of Wilson, VA
Senior confirmed
A168403
A168403 is a male Miniature Poodle, a senior medium-size dog at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
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Adopting a senior Poodle — 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 Poodle?
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 Poodle dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Poodle 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 Poodle 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 Poodle?
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 Poodle instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Poodle 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.