Senior confirmed
Shorty-Beagle Boy
Shorty here. I am a happy, sweet beagle boy. I was beagling in West Virginia and got lost. Some nice people found me and looked for my family, with no…
Rose's Rescue • Rootstown, OH
Senior Beagle dogs
Senior Beagle dogs for adoption
Meet 110 adoptable senior Beagle 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 31–60 of 110 below.
Senior Beagles 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 Beagle 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 Beagle dogs
Senior confirmed
Jello
If you’ve been following Jello’s journey since we first posted her weeks ago, you know she arrived heavily pregnant and in urgent need of a safe place…
Mutts in Need • Newport Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Luna
Currently located at our Owensboro, KY location Luna is a gorgeous 7 year old, 70 lbs, beagle lab mix! She is very loving and well mannered. She is po…
It Takes A Village No-Kill Rescue • Evansville, IN
10+ years
Belle Starr
Belle is a sweet, happy senior girl with a classic beagle personality. She’s been working hard on losing weight and takes her smaller meals like a cha…
Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, Inc. • Tampa, FL
10+ years
Louie (aka Dre) Bolster
Adoption Donation $199 Located: New England Age: approx. 10 years old Weight: 40 lbs. Louie, also known as Dre, was picked up as a stray in a local ci…
Friends of Homeless Animals, Inc. • Saunderstown, RI
10+ years
George (aka Franklin III)
Sweet Boy George is a 10 year old beagle looking for his forever home. When he first came into rescue three years ago, he was a sweet boy with some an…
Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, Inc. • Tampa, FL
10+ years
10+ years
Ace The Adorable Beagle!
Update 4/2026 We have made the decision that Ace should be a Joyful sanctuary dog as he's been here over a year now and he is likely the happiest he h…
Joyful Rescues, Inc. • Cuba, NY
10+ years
Hansel
Meet Hansel! Hansel is a 11 year old Beagle mix. Hansel is sweet and loves people. Hansel needs a home with a fence and plenty of room to run and smel…
Barktown Rescue • Boston, KY
10+ years
Drew Steele
Hey there, I'm Drew, a feisty 12-year-old, 20 lb Beagle mix who plays nicely with other dogs but has a spicy side when it comes to my stuff and my peo…
Eleventh Hour Rescue • Rockaway, NJ
Senior confirmed
Annie
This pregnant beagle was taken from a home with 9 dogs after the owner died. Her pups will be born in a safe foster home. More to follow.
A Forever Home Rescue Foundation • Chantilly, VA
Senior confirmed
Junior
Junior is an 8 year old, easygoing little guy looking for a loving home where he can enjoy his golden years. His favorite things include long naps, le…
Community Animal Welfare Society • Salt Lake City, UT
10+ years
Cocomelon
Meet Cocomelon, a 10 year old, 26 lb very chill beagle who adores all people she meets. Coco came to Wish Bone after her owner passed away unexpectedl…
Wish Bone Canine Rescue • Normal, IL
Senior confirmed
BAILEY
Meet Bailey! This sweet senior lady is looking for a quiet place to call home! She enjoys a leisurely stroll and then cuddling up in your lap for a sn…
MSPCA - Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center • Boston, MA
10+ years
BUDDY
06/01/26 18:36 Geriatric beagle mix with severe dental disease, several soft tissue masses (suspect lipomas but diagnostics needed to confirm), and he…
San Jose Animal Care Center • San Jose, CA
Senior confirmed
BELLARINA
BELLARINA is a small female Beagle / Labrador Retriever listed as a senior. She is at Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center in Derwood…
Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center • Derwood, MD
Senior confirmed
10+ years
A114929
A114929 is a small male Beagle (senior) at Lee's Summit Animal Control in Lee's Summit, MO. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Lee's Summit Animal Control • Lee's Summit, MO
Senior confirmed
Hutch
Hutch Beagle Neutered Male Date of Birth : 2017 Meet Hutch, a senior Beagle with a sweet, sweet soul and the calm presence only a seasoned companion c…
Happy Hills Animal Foundation • Staley, NC
At Risk
Heidi
Meet Heidi – A Sweet Senior Looking for Her Forever Home! Heidi is a beautiful 12-year-old senior girl who was given a second chance after being rescu…
2nd Chance Dog Rescue • Queen Creek, AZ
Senior confirmed
Blu Girl *Adopt or Foster
Blu Girl is a 9 years young blue tick beagle. Blu weighs about 28 pounds. She loves toys, people and children. Blu is very energetic but also will chi…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
10+ years
Penny's pup Parker/ Rooney
Meet Rooney! ❤️ Rooney is a sweet senior gentleman with a heart full of love and so much affection to give. Through no fault of his own, Rooney was re…
A Forever Home Rescue Foundation • Chantilly, VA
10+ years
Gus Mitchell
Meet Gus! Gus is a lovable Beagle with a sweet personality and an easygoing nature. He's looking for a forever home where he can be part of the family…
Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, Inc. • Tampa, FL
Senior confirmed
Penny Lane
Meet sweet Penny Lane! Penny is a senior beagle who came to OBHR from a local shelter who was seeking a rescue because Penny was thought to be pregnan…
Ohio Basset Hound Rescue. Inc • Brookville, OH
Senior confirmed
Snoopie
Meet Snoopie At 8 years old, Snoopie has found herself searching for a new beginning after the heartbreaking loss of her owner. While her world has ch…
Noah Project • Muskegon, MI
Senior confirmed
LILLY
Meet Lilly! This sweet and silly girl loves nothing more than a long walk smelling the flowers. After her leisurely adventures, she's down to chill! L…
MSPCA - Cape Cod Animal Care and Adoption Center • Centerville, MA
Senior confirmed
Ollie
Ollie is a sweet older gentleman that lost his home through no fault of his own. He is a very mellow, sweet boy that could be your perfect companion! …
Friends of the Seal Beach Animal Care Center • Seal Beach, CA
Senior confirmed
Bootsie
Bootsie has absolutely delighted her foster mom with how easily she has adjusted, how well she is getting along with her other dog and how loving and …
SouthEast Beagle Rescue Inc. • Dunnellon, FL
Senior confirmed
Wren *Foster Home Needed!
Foster Home Needed* Poor Wren has gone through some big challenges in life. She was adopted as a puppy and has lived with another dog. Earlier in life…
Redemption Road Rescue • Crystal, MN
Senior confirmed
Sassy
Meet Sassy! She is an 8 year old beagle mix. She weighs about 30lbs. She is dog and cat friendly. She is completely vetted and ready to find her forev…
Ruff Love Foster Care and Dog Rescue • Thomasville, NC
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Adopting a senior Beagle — 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 Beagle?
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 Beagle dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Beagle 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 Beagle 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 Beagle?
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 Beagle instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Beagle 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.