Senior confirmed
TANNER
Why I'd make a great companion: ~Arf! My name is Tanner and I weigh 41 LBS! ~I'm a calm, easy-going, very well-mannered dog who would be a great first…
Arizona Humane Society - Campus for Compassion • Phoenix, AZ
Senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs
Senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs for adoption
Meet 112 adoptable senior Australian Cattle Dog 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 1–30 of 112 below.
Senior Australian Cattle Dogs 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 Australian Cattle Dog one of the most predictable and rewarding dogs you can welcome home.
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 12:26 AM EDT. Listings refresh automatically, usually every 12 hours.
Available senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs
Senior confirmed
Lotus
Meet Lotus! She is an absolute sweetheart, a volunteer favorite, loves walks and does well with other dogs! She is potty trained and is such a love th…
Until They're Home • Fort Collins, CO
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Marley
Santa Barbara Humane, Santa Maria Campus • Lompoc, CA
10+ years
Lily
Meet Lily! Lily is a sweet senior gal with a pep in her step, looking for a cozy retirement home. She is super friendly, bubbly, and tap dances whenev…
farmersbranchtx.gov
Senior confirmed
Bluey
Love And Puppy Paws Dog Rescue - CO Transport Stop • Denver, CO
Senior confirmed
COWBOY
WOOF RIVER ANIMAL RESCUE-New Jersey Transport • Egg Harbor City, NJ
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Freckle
Wenatchee Valley Humane Society • Cashmere, WA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Lottie
Marshall Pet Adoption Center • Marshall, TX
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
Ellie
House Trained in foster · Knows basic cues · Playful · Smarter than your average human · Would enjoy being an only child · Adult-Only Home Preferred ·…
Oregon Dog Rescue • Portland, OR
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Julianne
Los Angeles Adoption Search Dogs Julianne Email Me Info Share Adopt me Email Me Info Share Adopt Julianne Adopt Dog, looks like Cattle Dog, Australian…
Best Friends Animal Society — Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
BINGIE
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control - West Valley Animal Care Center • Phoenix, AZ
10+ years
TEMPA
Meet Tempa, the 13 year old Australian Cattle dog mix. Tempa came into the Shelter after some previous guardians were unable to continue caring for he…
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter • Santa Cruz, CA
Senior confirmed
Senior confirmed
10+ years
Paw Paw
MY ADOPTION FEE IS SPONSORED*** Meet Paw Paw (also known as Mr. Paws)! Paw Paw (born approx January 2016) is a unique little senior cattle dog. He has…
Friends of Mountainair Animal Shelter (FOMAS) • Mountainair, NM
10+ years
Percy
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
10+ years
10+ years
10+ years
Indie
Best Friends Animal Society — Sanctuary (Kanab) • Kanab, UT
Senior Australian Cattle Dog dogs by state
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Adopting a senior Australian Cattle Dog — 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 Australian Cattle Dog?
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 Australian Cattle Dog dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Australian Cattle Dog 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 Australian Cattle Dog 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 Australian Cattle Dog?
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 Australian Cattle Dog instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Australian Cattle Dog 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.