10+ years
MELANIN
MELANIN is a senior female Labrador Retriever / Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler, medium size, located in Albuquerque, NM at Albuquerque Animal Servi…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Eastside • Albuquerque, NM
10 years & older
Senior dogs age 10 and older
Meet 1980 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 1,201–1,230 of 1,980 below.
Last updated July 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM 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
NOVA
NOVA is a senior male Labrador Retriever / Boxer, medium-sized, located in Orange, CA at the Orange County Animal Care Center. Senior dogs make wonder…
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
10+ years
ELLEN
ELLEN is a senior female Rottweiler. She is a large dog currently at Orange County Animal Care Center in Orange, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compan…
Orange County Animal Care Center • Orange, CA
10+ years
STARLA
STARLA is a senior female Chihuahua, small in size. She is at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
Cjay
Hey there, I’m CJay 🐾 — a 10-year-old Mastiff x Pit mix (aka a mini Mastiff or big ol’ Pitty, depending on how you look at it 😉). I weigh about 86 l…
Passion for Pitties • Chula Vista, CA
10+ years
10+ years
Daisy
Crate-Trained · Dental Completed in Rescue · Good with Kids · Not Good with Cats · Single Dog Home · Not Good with Dogs
greyfacerescue.org • St. Cloud, MN
10+ years
10+ years
ARCHIBALD
ARCHIBALD is a senior male German Shepherd Dog, medium-sized, located in Rosenberg, TX at Fort Bend County Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful…
Fort Bend County Animal Services • Rosenberg, TX
10+ years
JASON
JASON is a senior male Toy Poodle (small) at Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Senior dogs make wonderf…
Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale • Fort Lauderdale, FL
10+ years
HOLLY
HOLLY is a female senior Labrador Retriever, large in size, at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companio…
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
DOLORES
DOLORES is a senior female Pomeranian, small in size, located at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
10+ years
MACK
MACK is a senior male Chihuahua, small in size, at East Valley Animal Care and Control Center in Van Nuys, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
East Valley Animal Care and Control Center • Van Nuys, CA
10+ years
RHONDA
RHONDA is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier, large, at Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful compani…
Kern Co Animal Control Dept - Bakersfield • Bakersfield, CA
10+ years
Max
Max is a 10 year old super friendly, social well-behaved dog. He is in good physical shape and has an average activity level. Max has no medical needs…
Humane Society of Portage County • Plover, WI
10+ years
Lillian
Anticipated arrival June 28*** Get ready to fall in love with the enchanting Lillian! This adult female dog is a bundle of heartwarming joy, with a ge…
Bloomingdale Regional Animal Shelter Socety, Inc. • Bloomingdale, NJ
10+ years
BEAUTIFUL BECKETT
Beckett is a very handsome mini Australian Shepherd mix. He weighs about 35 lbs. This distinguished boy is a young 10-year-old. Beckett was saved from…
Critter Companion Rescue • Sussex, NJ
10+ years
REDFORD MUNO
Redford Muno is a senior male Husky, a large dog currently 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
10+ years
CARRERA
Hi there! My name is Carrera, and I may be a tiny senior gal, but don’t let my age fool you... I’m full of spunk, zoomies, and personality! I absolute…
Larimer Humane Society • Fort Collins, CO
10+ years
NATE
NATE is a large male Mastiff listed as a senior at Prince Georges County Animal Management Division in Forestville, MD. Senior dogs make wonderful com…
Prince Georges County Animal Management Division • Forestville, MD
10+ years
Sami
Sami – Tiny, Sweet, and Full of Love Sami is a 4-year-old, 9-pound mixed breed with a happy personality and a gentle, affectionate nature. This adorab…
Oakland Animal Services • Oakland, CA
10+ years
SNOW
SNOW is a senior female German Shepherd Dog. She is large and located in Miami, FL at Miami Dade Animal Services. Senior dogs make wonderful companion…
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
Otto aka Tiny
Meet this adorable 2-year-old Chihuahua boy! At just 7 pounds, he’s a tiny bundle of happiness with a big personality. This sweet little guy is full o…
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets • Menifee, CA
10+ years
SHINEY
SHINEY is a senior female German Shepherd Dog, medium size, located in Houston, TX at the City of Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care. Senior…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
10+ years
OREO
OREO is a small female Shih Tzu senior at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
10+ years
LUNA
LUNA is a female Staffordshire Bull Terrier, a medium-sized senior dog at the City of Houston Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care in Houston, TX. Sen…
City of Houston, Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care • Houston, TX
10+ years
ROCKY
ROCKY is a senior male Rat Terrier (small) at Miami Dade Animal Services in Miami, FL. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Miami Dade Animal Services • Miami, FL
10+ years
Lexi
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…
Spartanburg Humane Society • Spartanburg, SC
10+ years
Kevin
This standard Australian Shepherd is 5 yrs old, 50 lbs, and is a very well-behaved boy who sits, shakes and loves to fetch! Kevin has not spent a lot …
Mountain Pet Rescue • Tabernash, CO
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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.