Senior confirmed
Carly
D2026-094 Looking for a special home........ Meet Carly. Carly is an 8 year old poodle around 10lbs. Carly spent her life as a breeder dog. She was no…
Randolph County Humane Society • Steeleville, IL
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 61–90 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
JAKE
Jake is a 12-year-old white poodle who was lovingly surrendered by his owner and is now searching for a calm, caring home. This sweet senior is gentle…
UFAR Animals Rescue • Margate, FL
Senior confirmed
Tootsie Mar 26
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet, SC Weight: 12 lbs Height: 12 in Spayed/Neutered: Yes. Adoption Fee: $425 Fence needed? No, but Tootsie ne…
Carolina Poodle Rescue • Pacolet, SC
Senior confirmed
Angel Baby-Special Needs Senior
Special Needs Girl - Has Hypothyroidism & Cushing's Disease Hello world, my name is Angel and yes I am one sweet angel of a girl. My mom kinda over lo…
Rose's Rescue • Rootstown, OH
Senior confirmed
Jimmy John
Jimmy John is an 8 year old male Poodle who weighs in at 4.5 pounds. This dog's adoption fee is $350. If you are still interested, please read more be…
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL) • Wheaton, IL
Senior confirmed
Jersey Mike
Jersey Mike is an 8 year old male Poodle who weighs in at 4.8 pounds. This dog's adoption fee is $350. If you are still interested, please read more b…
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF-IL) • Wheaton, IL
Senior confirmed
Gizmo Russell Dec 25
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC Weight: 7.14 lbs Height: 12 in Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $1 fee sponsored thank you donors 202…
Carolina Poodle Rescue • Pacolet, SC
Senior confirmed
KENDRA- PERMANENT RESIDENT
small poodle she is sweet but nervous till she adjusts she does not bite or nip but a quieter home would suit her best about 4 yrs old a lil chunky fo…
Love a Big Dog Rescue • HOPKINSVILLE/PRINCETON, KY, NH
Senior confirmed
Beckett Sep 22
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farm, Pacolet SC Weight: 59 lbs Height: 24 in Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $1 - I am special - Please read everythi…
Carolina Poodle Rescue • Pacolet, SC
10+ years
Tara
Tara is the definition of a sweetheart. This adorable senior Bichon/Poodle mix is happiest when she has a cozy lap to curl up in, a gentle hand nearby…
Underdog Rescue MN • St. Louis Park, MN
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
CHARLOTTE
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Cliffhanger
All HSDC, Humane Society of Dallas County, adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines upon adoption. The standard…
Dallas Pets Alive • Dallas, TX
10+ years
PERCY
PERCY is a senior male Miniature Poodle, small in size, currently at Ventura County Animal Regulation in Camarillo, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Ventura County Animal Regulation • Camarillo, CA
10+ years
YANKEE
YANKEE is a male Miniature Poodle, senior, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park, CA. Senior dogs make wond…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Baldwin Park • Baldwin Park, CA
Senior confirmed
Henry
Meet Henry! An eight-year-old Goldendoodle currently in Villa Rica, GA, whose essence is a heartwarming blend of goofy charm wrapped in a lightly gold…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
10+ years
SNOOPY
SNOOPY -CHEPO is a senior male Miniature Poodle, medium size, currently at Long Beach Animal Care Services in Long Beach, CA. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Long Beach Animal Care Services • Long Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
TWILIGHT
TWILIGHT is a senior female Miniature Poodle, medium size, at North Central Animal Care and Control in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
North Central Animal Care and Control • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
Macha
About Me: Name: Macha Breed (or best guess): Mini Goldendoodle is what we were told Approximate Age: 7 yr Gender: F Approximate Weight: 11 lb Adoption…
Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue • Mukwonago, WI
Senior confirmed
JAX
A168403 is a male Poodle (Miniature), a medium-sized senior dog at Bakersfield Animal Care Center in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compa…
Bakersfield Animal Care Center • Bakersfield, CA
Senior confirmed
KORIE
Excited to find your new family member at Wags and Whiskers? Our pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered. Many come from unknown backgr…
Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue • Chico, CA
10+ years
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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.