10+ years
BEAR
BEAR is a senior male American Staffordshire Terrier, medium in size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderf…
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10 years & older
Senior dogs age 10 and older
Meet 1960 adoptable senior dogs aged 10 and older. These are some of the most overlooked dogs in rescue — and some of the most grateful to be chosen. Showing 421–450 of 1,960 below.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Dogs aged 10 and older — in their double digits — are among the very hardest to place, yet they're often the gentlest companions you'll find: house-trained, long past the chewing and high-energy years, and content to spend their days close to you. Older dogs are too easily overlooked, so giving one a soft place to land for their remaining years is one of the most meaningful things an adopter can do. Always confirm availability and adoption steps with the shelter or rescue.
Available senior dogs aged 10 and older
10+ years
Mr. Nala
Mr. Nala is a 12-year-old male Golden Retriever at Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary in Petaluma, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Lily's Legacy Senior Dog Sanctuary • Petaluma, CA
10+ years
PUMPERNICKLE
PUMPERNICKLE is a senior female American Staffordshire Terrier, medium size, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make …
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
PAUL ANKA
PAUL ANKA is a 12-year, 1-month-old male Chihuahua at Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue • Los Angeles, CA
10+ years
SADIE
SADIE is a senior female Shih Tzu, small, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
Boomer
Boomer is a 12-year-old male Havanese located in Baldwin, MD at Four-Legged Forgotten Oldies Senior Animal Farm. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Four-Legged Forgotten Oldies Senior Animal Farm • Baldwin, MD
10+ years
Drake
Drake is a 12-year-old male American Pit Bull Terrier at Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary in Kempner, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary • Kempner, TX
10+ years
ROSIE
ROSIE is a 12-year-old female Siberian Husky at Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary in Kempner, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Voice for Animals Rescue and Sanctuary • Kempner, TX
10+ years
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10+ years
Willie
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
Dre
Dre is a 12 years, 1 month old male American Staffordshire Terrier/mixed breed (large) at Unleashed Potential Animal Rescue in O'Fallon, MO. Senior do…
Unleashed Potential Animal Rescue • O'Fallon, MO
10+ years
ZOEY
ZOEY is a small female Shih Tzu senior located in Houston, TX at the City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care. Senior dogs make wonderful…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
10+ years
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10+ years
Senior Terrier mix
I arrived at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter on 07/07/2026 from Rialto. I need specialized care. I can only be placed with an approved 501(c)(3…
Rescued • San Bernardino, CA
10+ years
EDWINA
A815681 is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, large, at San Antonio Animal Care Services in San Antonio, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
San Antonio Animal Care Services • San Antonio, TX
10+ years
CHIQUILIN
CHIQUILIN is a small male senior Chihuahua at Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside in Albuquerque, NM. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
10+ years
JUAN CARLO
JUAN CARLO is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, large, at Dallas Animal Services in Dallas, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Dallas Animal Services • Dallas, TX
10+ years
FLUFFY
FLUFFY is a senior female Chihuahua. She is small and located in San Pedro, CA at Harbor Animal Care and Control Center. Senior dogs make wonderful co…
Harbor Animal Care and Control Center • San Pedro, CA
10+ years
BROWNY
BROWNY is a small male Terrier senior located at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
10+ years
A384210
A384210 is a female Treeing Walker Coonhound, a medium-sized senior dog at Marion County Animal Services in Ocala, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful comp…
Marion County Animal Services • Ocala, FL
10+ years
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10+ years
TEXACO
TEXACO is a female senior Maltese, small in size, located at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
10+ years
Nova
Can't Do Stairs · Good with Cats · Good with Dogs · Good with Kids · Housetrained
greyfacerescue.org • St. Cloud, MN
10+ years
10+ years
PELUCHIN
My name is Peluchin. I am described as a male, brown Cocker Spaniel.
Chicago Animal Care and Control • Chicago, IL
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Adopting a dog aged 10+ — 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.
Is it worth adopting a dog aged 10 or older?
Absolutely. Older dogs are typically calm, affectionate, and already trained, and they bond deeply with the people who give them a home. Their time with you may be shorter, but adopters consistently describe it as some of the most rewarding companionship they've known.
Do dogs aged 10+ have higher vet costs?
Some older dogs need a special diet, joint support, or more regular check-ups, but many are healthy for their age. Each dog's profile and the shelter caring for them can tell you about any known medical needs before you adopt.
How do I adopt one of these senior dogs?
Open any dog's profile to see which shelter or rescue is caring for them, then use the adoption link or contact details to apply directly with that organization. Lily's Second Chance gathers older dogs in one place so they're easier to find.
Know an older dog who needs a home?
Shelters and rescues can list adoptable senior dogs for free.