10+ years
Senior Boxer dogs
Senior Boxer dogs for adoption
Meet 137 adoptable senior Boxer 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 137 below.
Senior Boxers 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 Boxer 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 Boxer dogs
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BUDDY
Don't let his age fool you - Buddy is still spry and full of life! He loves adventures and playtime. His previous owner said he has lived with kids of…
Denver Animal Shelter • Denver, CO
10+ years
SHATZI
SHATZI is a senior female Boxer, medium size, at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey in Downey, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Downey • Downey, CA
Senior confirmed
FLYOD
Floyd knows sit* Floyd walks well on a leash (he does wobble)* Floyd leans into butt scritches* Floyd did well on his temperament test with a spayed P…
Moreno Valley Animal Shelter • Moreno Valley, CA
Senior confirmed
THERESA
THERESA is a senior female Boxer, medium-sized, located at The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
The Animal Foundation - Las Vegas • Las Vegas, NV
Senior confirmed
LUNA
LUNA is a senior female Boxer, large, located at Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster in Lancaster, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions…
Los Angeles County Animal Control - Lancaster • Lancaster, CA
Senior confirmed
Gordon
Gordon was born in the Ukraine and lived there until his family moved to the United States 2 years ago. Now his family has to move back and the stress…
Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue • Owatonna, MN
10+ years
Bruno
PUPDATE: Bruno is in a foster home and he is wonderful with people and other dogs. Now that Bruno has some strength and confidence back, he is chasing…
Chelsea's Hope Boxer Rescue • Monticello, NJ
Senior confirmed
Benny*CrossPost
Benny, Boxer/Bulldog sweetheart 8 years old, Looking for a Retirement Home. Super good boy looking for a couch and a loving family! He's just adorable…
Mutt Love Rescue • Fairfax, VA
10+ years
CD : Leo
Leo is a 5-year-old neutered Boxer with a gorgeous reverse brindle coat and a heart full of love. He’s incredibly cuddly, great with people and kids, …
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
10+ years
Birds Of Prey : Black Canary (Marley)
Meet Marley, a soon-to-be 6-year-old Shepherd/Boxer mix with a big heart and an even bigger love for life! Marley adores spending time outdoors, chasi…
Stray Haven Inc • Aurora, IN
10+ years
O'Bannon
I'm a big boy with abig heart. I'm such a good listener, I love when my humans tell me stories and conversate with me. I am very attentive and eagerly…
Greene County Humane Society Inc • Linton, IN
Senior confirmed
Maya
Meet Maya! A serene eight-and-a-half-year-old brindle-coated sweetheart currently living in Doylestown, PA, whose quiet presence is like a soft blanke…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Jax
Meet Jax! An eight-year-old Boxer mix from San Mateo, CA, whose tan coat shines almost as brightly as his personality! Weighing in at a solid 70 pound…
Joyful Pets Animal Rescue • Amherst, MA
Senior confirmed
Arty
Meet Arty! She is a 2 yr old Boxer mix, weighing about 45 lbs. She is petite in size despite her weight! This beautiful mama raised her babies at a sh…
Paws Across Pittsburgh • Springdale, PA
Senior confirmed
Dolly
Name: Dolly*Age: 5 years old*Current Weight: 43 pounds*Adoption fee: Sponsored - No FeeMeet Dolly, a 43-pound brindle beauty with a heart of gold and …
SNARR Northeast Animal Rescue • Brewster, NY
Senior confirmed
Charity
Activity Level- Moderate · Housetrained · Requirement- Only dog home due to a history of behaviors incompatible with a multidog home
Maryland SPCA • Baltimore, MD
Senior confirmed
Archer
Archer is a senior male Boxer mix at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA in Charlottesville, VA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA • Charlottesville, VA
Senior confirmed
Jax
Active/High Energy · Appears House Trained · Cuddly · Loves Toys · May Do Well with Children · Dog Social
Humane Animal Partners • Wilmington, DE
Senior confirmed
Byron
Byron is a senior male Boxer (over 7 years) at Austin Pets Alive! in Austin, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Austin Pets Alive! • Austin, TX
Senior confirmed
Rocco - loyal companion!
Sweet Rocco had been living at a local land fill for over a month! He was terrified and would run away when people tried to help him - no one could ca…
Rescued Tails Animal Sanctuary • Shell Lake, WI
Senior confirmed
Daisy
Daisy is a happy, sweet and loving older girl that needs someone to love. She was adopted as a pup and returned when her owner passed away. She is a b…
Misfits, Mutts and Meows, Inc. • Crescent, OK
10+ years
Senior confirmed
Yeti
Just met this gentle giant, and wow, the name "Yeti" totally fits! He's a big, cuddly boxer with a heart of gold. I was so impressed by how sweetly he…
Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue • Owatonna, MN
Senior confirmed
CHARLENE
CHARLENE is a senior female Pit Bull Terrier / Boxer, medium size, currently at Osceola County Animal Services in St. Cloud, FL. Senior dogs make wond…
Osceola County Animal Services • St. Cloud, FL
Senior confirmed
Buddy
Meet Buddy! He is 8 years old and just under 80 pounds. This senior boxer boy is looking for a new home to spend his golden years. He is good with oth…
Until They're Home • Fort Collins, CO
Senior confirmed
TYKO
TYKO is a senior male Boxer (large) at North Central Animal Care and Control in Los Angeles, CA. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
North Central Animal Care and Control • Los Angeles, CA
Senior confirmed
BOSS
BOSS is a small male senior Boxer at Cumberland County Animal Control in Fayetteville, NC. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Cumberland County Animal Control • Fayetteville, NC
Senior confirmed
APACHE
APACHE is a large female Boxer (senior) at Garland Animal Services in Garland, TX. Senior dogs make wonderful companions.
Garland Animal Services • Garland, TX
10+ years
BETSY
BETSY / DAISY is a senior female Boxer / American Pit Bull Terrier, medium size, located at Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside in Albuquerque, NM.…
Albuquerque Animal Services - Westside • Albuquerque, NM
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Adopting a senior Boxer — 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 Boxer?
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 Boxer dogs a good fit for first-time adopters?
Often, yes. An older Boxer 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 Boxer 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 Boxer?
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 Boxer instead of adopting?
Many shelters and rescues offer a foster program, sometimes with a foster-to-adopt path. Fostering a senior Boxer 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.