Senior confirmed
Douglas
Meet Douglas, a nearly 9-year-old, 64-pound sweetheart with a heart as big as his stomach! This handsome lover boy came to the shelter after being fou…
Hilton Head Humane Association • Hilton Head, SC
Senior Terrier dogs
Senior Terrier dogs for adoption
Meet 263 adoptable senior Terrier 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 211–240 of 263 below.
Senior Terriers 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 Terrier 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 Terrier dogs
Senior confirmed
Pete
Pete is a sweet boy that is just looking for love. He spent his life up till now as an outside only dog. He thinks being inside is wonderful. We are w…
Misfits, Mutts and Meows, Inc. • Crescent, OK
At Risk
Golda
When we first met Golda we were told that based on the limited testing the shelter was able to do that it appeared Golda was in late stages of heart f…
Swamp Haven Rescue, Inc. • Saint Augustine, FL
Senior confirmed
THEO
Theo, a 7-year-old terrier mix, loves cuddles and relaxing with his people. He’s calm, potty trained, and great on a leash. He prefers being the only …
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
Chewy
Say hello to Chewy! Chewy is an approximately nine-years-old and 15-pound Terrier/Pug mix, looking for his forever home through Chi Town Rescue. Chewy…
Chi Town Rescue • Phoenix, AZ
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Lexie
Medical Grant Funded (see below) Sweet girl Lexi was dumped on the side of the road. She has calluses on her underside and hind area. She must have be…
Second Chance Pets • League City, TX
Senior confirmed
Shadow ~
Shadow!!!!!!The excitement when he wants to eat to go outside… he dances . He goes back to his foster tomorrow night. He’s the coolest dog! Just need …
Russell Rescue, Inc. • Columbia, TN
10+ years
Pheobie Haven
ADOPTION FEE SPONSORED BY A GENEROUS DONOR - IN LOVING MEMORY OF HIS SWEET DOGS Meet Pheobie Haven - a sweet senior searching for a loving home where …
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue • Alpharetta, GA
10+ years
Trevor
Meet Trevor! Gender: Male This is Trevor — and if there is one dog in the shelter who deserves a standing ovation, a parade, and a forever home all at…
Fancy Cats Rescue Team • Herndon, VA
Senior confirmed
Maggie
Meet Maggie, an 9 year-old sweetheart whose greatest joy in life is being by your side. This affectionate girl thrives on human connection, soaking up…
Bay Area Pet Adoptions/SPCA • San Leon, TX
Senior confirmed
Meatball
Meet Meatball — Your New Best Buddy! This sweet 8 year old, 65-pound hunk of love is everything his name promises—a big ol’ softie with a heart of gol…
Pawfect Match Rescue • Holly Springs, NC
Senior confirmed
Dolly
Fill out this quick and easy adoption application to bring me home today! https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BNWA/Dog
Best Friends Animal Society North West Arkansas • Bentonville, AR
10+ years
Ernest
Fill out this quick and easy adoption application to bring me home today! https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BNWA/Dog
Best Friends Animal Society North West Arkansas • Bentonville, AR
Senior confirmed
Cookie
Got Room for a Little Extra Sweetness? Meet Cookie! Life gave Cookie some seriously bad crumbs, but this resilient 8-year-old rescue is ready for a fr…
Rainbow Bridge Hospice Rescue inc • Middlesex, NC
Senior confirmed
PETEY
Name: Petey Sex: Male Estimated Age: About 8 years old Best Guess for Breed: Terrier Mix Weight: About 55 lbs Lives With: Dogs and people! Housebroken…
Petey and Furends • Rockville, MD
10+ years
Clarence
Clarence is a 12-year, 8-month-old male Terrier at The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary in Acton, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary • Acton, CA
Senior confirmed
Screech +
Meet **Screech** — one of our awesome *Saved by the Bell* crew members! This handsome **7 year-old Rat Terrier mix** isn’t just beautiful on the outsi…
Russell Rescue, Inc. • Columbia, TN
Senior confirmed
Baby Girl
Remember the Armstrong 6?! I'm one of them. Meet me, Baby Girl a 9 year-old female mixed- breed dog that weighs around 60 lbs. I am spayed and current…
Paws Across Pittsburgh • Springdale, PA
Senior confirmed
Benji in RI
Age: approx 7 years old Weight: 11 lbs My adoption fee is $ 450 which includes transportation charges to the Northeast. Hi! My name is Benji, and I am…
Small Dog Rescue of New England, Inc • Cranston, RI
10+ years
Jasmine
Loves to be held and is so sweet!! Very playful! carries her water bowl around, just in case she may need it.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
10+ years
A4010128
A4010128 is a small Terrier, a senior dog located in Gardena, CA at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
10+ years
A4010130
A4010130 is a small senior Terrier at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson in Gardena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
10+ years
A4010126
A4010126 is a small Terrier senior located at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson in Gardena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
10+ years
A4010127
A4010127 is a small senior Terrier at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson in Gardena, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Carson • Gardena, CA
Senior confirmed
Holly
Holly is a small, 9 years 6 months old female Terrier / German Pinscher at The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary in Acton, CA. Senior dogs make won…
The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary • Acton, CA
10+ years
KK
Age: 12 years Sex: Spayed female Estimated Breed: Chihuahua X Weight: 12 lbs Good with dogs?: Yes, calm dogs Good with cats?: Unknown Good with childr…
BARCs Rescue • Calgary, AB
Senior confirmed
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan is a senior female Terrier available for adoption at the Animal Rescue Fund of MS in Jackson, MS. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Animal Rescue Fund of MS • Jackson, MS
Senior confirmed
Mocha
Age: 8 years Sex: Male (BARCs will cover Neuter surgery) Estimated Breed: Chihuahua Mix Weight: 24 lbs Good with dogs?: Yes Good with cats?: Unknown G…
BARCs Rescue • Calgary, AB
10+ years
Flor
Age: 10 Years Sex: Female (BARCs will cover the spay surgery) Estimated Breed: Terrier x Pom Weight: 6 lbs Good with dogs?: Yes, small breed only Good…
BARCs Rescue • Calgary, AB
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Adopting a senior Terrier — 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 Terrier?
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 Terrier dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Terrier 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 Terrier 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 Terrier?
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 Terrier instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Terrier 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.